Are GAF Ultra HD shingles worth it?

UHD shingles are another premium option, and they are definitely worth considering. The UHD line is characterized by the exceptional thickness of each piece. In fact, these shingles are up to 53% thicker than standard products. There are several benefits that come from this feature.

Are Timberline Ultra HD shingles good?

GAF Timberline Ultra HD Shingle – One of the best dimensional shingles on market. This is the thickest and highest end dimensional shingle offered by GAF. Also comes with great color options and a Lifetime Warranty. A true winner.

How much does a Timberline roof cost?

GAF Shingles Cost: Materials and Installation Three-tab – GAF Royal Sovereign shingles are the typical three-tab shingles used by the brand. The average price is about $62-$78 per square (100 square feet). Average dimensional – GAF Timberline shingles are the typical dimensional shingles used by the brand.

What is the price difference between GAF Timberline HD and HDZ shingles?

Competitive pricing – Compared to other high-quality roofing manufacturers like CertainTeed, GAF shingles are significantly cheaper and still offer similar protection and performance. CertainTeed’s Landmark Premium shingle goes for about $150 per square while GAF’s Timberline HDZ costs about $110 with similar features.

What are ultra HD shingles?

Ultra-Dimensional Look: Up to 53% thicker than standard architectural shingles1, Timberline® UHD Shingles feature GAF proprietary color blends and enhanced shadow effect for an ultra-dimensional wood-shake look on your roof. Trusted: Timberline® UHD Shingles have earned the Good Housekeeping Seal.

What is Timberline Ultra HD?

Timberline® Ultra HD Dual Shadow is up to 53% thicker than standard architectural shingles. Features a secondary shadow line for improved dimensionality. New patent-pending StainGuard Plus™ Time-Release Technology fights ugly blue-green algae.

How much do GAF shingles cost?

GAF 3-Tab shingles cost approximately $2.50 to $3 per square foot installed (or $2,500 to $6,000 for an average-sized 2,000 square foot roof). GAF Timberline roofing shingles cost around $3 to $5 per square foot installed ($6,000 to $10,000).

Is Timberline HDZ better than HD?

The difference with the HDZ from the HD is that it has a 99% nailing accuracy due to its StrikeZone nailing area feature that is 600% larger. It is also gives you a 30% faster nail fastening upon installation than the HD.

What is the difference between GAF Timberline HD and HDZ shingles?

How many shingles are in a bundle of Timberline HD?

3 Bundles per square. Approx. 64 shingles per square.

What class are GAF Timberline HD shingles?

GAF Timberline Shingles are asphalt shingles with a fiberglass base that were marketed as 30-40 year shingles. But according to the GAF Timberline Shingle Class Action lawsuits, the shingles crack prematurely, and fail to meet American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards for fiberglass shingles.

What do GAF Timberline shingles weigh per square?

Properly overlapped installation guarantees 3 or 4 layers of coverage. The heaviest GAF shingles are the Grand Canyon shake line at 450lbs per square, but most lines, including the best-selling residential shingle Timberline lines, weigh less than 240lbs per square.

Who manufactures roofing shingles?

Atlas Roofing Corporation is a leading US manufacturer of asphalt shingles. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, it has 17 manufacturing plants across North America. It specialises in high performance asphalt shingles, with most of its products featuring Scotchgard Protection to minimise growth of algae and mold.

What are GAF shingles?

GAF Timberline Shingles, which are marketed as 30 and 40 year shingles, are asphalt shingles that use a fiberglass material as a base.