Shingles? The product not the disease.
I thought I would ask the question because there's probably a bunch of members who live in storm prone areas that have more stringent code requirements.
Trying to decide on whether to pay extra for Class 4 shingles for the rental house. Class 4 shingles about 28% higher installed cost than adjacent lower tier from quote. Area is extremely windy, common to have shingle, siding, and fence wind damage. The Class 4 has the same wind rating spec as the tier below it, but I have read web comments that even though Class 4 is about impact resistance not wind resistance, and wind rating spec is same, the shingles have better performance in storm winds.
Anybody? TIA
I thought I would ask the question because there's probably a bunch of members who live in storm prone areas that have more stringent code requirements.
Trying to decide on whether to pay extra for Class 4 shingles for the rental house. Class 4 shingles about 28% higher installed cost than adjacent lower tier from quote. Area is extremely windy, common to have shingle, siding, and fence wind damage. The Class 4 has the same wind rating spec as the tier below it, but I have read web comments that even though Class 4 is about impact resistance not wind resistance, and wind rating spec is same, the shingles have better performance in storm winds.
Anybody? TIA
Standing seam metal (not corrugated or 5v) is the best for high wind....but if your tied to shingles I say get the best you can afford.
Well since I know a thing or two about roofing, let me weigh in here Tony.
If you are concerned with blow off, ask the installer to use six nails per. The sticky strips, once adhered will offer more of an uplift rating than the nails pull-through, so they have to go on and have some warm weather before a big wind comes along.
As far as better shingles go, it's up to you. A 25 year shingle is usually good for about 20 years and a 50 year about 35. Keep that in mind if you are looking to sell down the line.
Far and away, the shingle that has taken over the industry is the laminate. Nice visual appeal but they don't last any longer and they cost more than a standard strip shingle.
If you want to talk further you can call me. I am working from my home office these days but if you want to have a quick look at my website, you can click in my signature line link. We can discuss, brands and other options.
If you are concerned with blow off, ask the installer to use six nails per. The sticky strips, once adhered will offer more of an uplift rating than the nails pull-through, so they have to go on and have some warm weather before a big wind comes along.
As far as better shingles go, it's up to you. A 25 year shingle is usually good for about 20 years and a 50 year about 35. Keep that in mind if you are looking to sell down the line.
Far and away, the shingle that has taken over the industry is the laminate. Nice visual appeal but they don't last any longer and they cost more than a standard strip shingle.
If you want to talk further you can call me. I am working from my home office these days but if you want to have a quick look at my website, you can click in my signature line link. We can discuss, brands and other options.