🏠 Asphalt Shingle Comparison Chart

Major brands side by side — neutral, no badges, no favorites

~$5/sq variance between brands · We install them all · Your roof, your choice

⚠️ On shingle weight: Manufacturers have been quietly reducing shingle weights while inflating spec-sheet claims. Owens Corning claims 260 lbs/sq — independent testing puts actual weight at ~200–204 lbs. The good news: polymer-modified asphalt additives in modern shingles compensate — flexibility and impact resistance have improved even as raw weight dropped. Granule loss remains the #1 real-world failure point regardless of brand.

Brand / Series	Wind Rating	Impact	Weight / Sq	Algae Protection	Key Technology
TAMKO Titan XT	160 mph	Class 3	~192 lbs 64 lbs/bundle × 3 — Home Depot ⚠ Mfr. claimed weight unverified	Yes	Highest wind warranty in class; enhanced laminate bond
CertainTeed Landmark Pro	130 mph	Class 3	231–240 lbs ✅ Official CertainTeed spec sheet	30-yr StreakFighter™	NailTrak nailing guide; dual-layer laminate; Miami-Dade approved
Owens Corning Duration / TruDefinition	130 mph	Class 4 (select)	~200–204 lbs 68 lbs/bundle × 3 — Home Depot ⚠ Mfr. claims 260 lbs — independent testing disputes	StreakGuard™	SureNail® reinforced nailing strip; widest color library
Atlas Pinnacle Pristine	130 mph	Class 3	~239 lbs ✅ Heavier than mfr. claimed — independent test	3M Scotchgard™	HP42® polymer tech; Scotchgard algae protection built in
IKO Dynasty	130 mph	Class 3	~231 lbs 77 lbs/bundle × 3 — Home Depot	Algae-inhibiting granules	ArmourZONE™ oversized nailing area + tape reinforcement on reverse
GAF Timberline HDZ	130 mph	Class 3	~225–230 lbs Third-party estimate; mfr. spec omits weight	StainGuard Plus™	LayerLock® tech; WindProven™ unlimited wind warranty with full GAF system
Malarkey Vista AR	130 mph	Class 4	~224–245 lbs Older test data; verify current spec with distributor	25-yr Scotchgard™	NEX® rubber polymer-modified asphalt; most flexible in FL heat; The Zone® nailing

All brands carry limited lifetime warranties with proper installation by a licensed contractor.
$525/sq installed turn-key — minimal price variance between brands.
Weight discrepancies between manufacturer claims and actual measured weights are an industry-wide issue.
Granule retention — not weight alone — is the primary predictor of long-term shingle performance in Florida's climate.

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Your Roofing Material Options Explained

Four roofing systems we install — here’s how they compare and when each one makes sense.

1. Asphalt Shingles — the most common roof in America

About 80% of homes wear asphalt — it’s affordable, comes in every color, and stands up to Florida sun and wind. There are three grades: 3-tab (economy, flat look, the cheapest, about 15 years in Florida heat — good for rentals or a tight budget); architectural / dimensional (the most popular — thicker and layered, better wind resistance, around $525 per square); and luxury / designer (premium, mimics slate or cedar shake, with the highest wind ratings and longest warranties). Lasts about 15–20 years here, with the lowest upfront cost and easiest to insure. Brands: GAF, Owens Corning, CertainTeed.

2. Metal Roofs — built for Florida sun and storms

Costs more upfront but can be your last roof. Standing seam has hidden fasteners — no exposed screws to leak — and the best wind performance; exposed-fastener panel is screwed through the face, cheaper, common on barns and porches, with washers that need re-checking over time. Lasts 40–70 years, carries high hurricane wind ratings, and its reflective surface lowers attic temps and cooling bills.

3. Tile Roofs — the classic Florida and Spanish look

Lasts generations and suits the climate, but it’s heavy, so structure matters. Concrete tile is the most common — strong and cheaper; clay tile is the traditional terracotta barrel that holds color and resists salt air longer, but pricier. Lasts 50+ years; the roof structure must carry the load (always checked before quoting). Highest curb appeal.

4. TPO — the flat-roof and low-slope answer

Flat and low-slope roofs — commercial buildings, additions, lanais, carports, and flat sections of homes — can’t use shingles because water doesn’t run off fast enough. TPO is a single-ply thermoplastic membrane rolled out in wide sheets and heat-welded at the seams into one watertight surface. Energy-efficient white reflective surface, heat-welded (not glued) seams, lasts 20–30 years. Used on commercial roofs and flat residential sections — not where shingles go.