Roofing system comparison
Choose the category.
Then compare the products.
These are planning comparisons, not universal rankings. Availability, exact specifications, warranties and the appropriate recommendation depend on location, property conditions and the complete installed system.
Step one
Which roofing system fits the decision?
Start with the system category that best matches the home, desired appearance, ownership horizon and budget.
Architectural shingles
- Best for
- Homeowners seeking familiar appearance, broad choice and practical value
- Appearance
- Dimensional asphalt-shingle profile
- Maintenance
- Periodic inspection and repair as conditions require
- Pricing
Premium shingles
- Best for
- Homeowners prioritizing enhanced appearance or upgraded system features
- Appearance
- Greater visual depth and differentiated color blends
- Maintenance
- Similar ownership pattern to architectural shingles
- Pricing
Metal roofing
- Best for
- Homeowners prioritizing durability, longevity and a distinctive exterior
- Appearance
- Standing-seam or other metal profiles, subject to availability
- Maintenance
- Periodic inspection of seams, coatings and penetrations
- Pricing
Specialty systems
- Best for
- Homes with particular architectural, historical or performance requirements
- Appearance
- Material-specific
- Maintenance
- Varies by material and design
- Pricing
Step two
Compare the product level within each manufacturer.
CR3 offers residential roofing systems from CertainTeed and GAF. Compare the standard and upgraded architectural shingles within each family before deciding whether the added investment serves your home.
CertainTeed
Landmark and Landmark PRO
Decision factor
Landmark
Landmark PRO
Position
Architectural shingle foundation
Upgraded architectural shingle
Appearance
Dimensional profile with a broad color range
Enhanced color blending and visual definition
Best fit
Homeowners seeking dependable system value
Homeowners placing greater weight on appearance or upgrade features
Final comparison
Confirm exact system components and coverage
Confirm the added features are useful for your home
GAF
Timberline HDZ and Timberline UHDZ
Decision factor
Timberline HDZ
Timberline UHDZ
Position
Architectural shingle foundation
Upgraded architectural shingle
Appearance
Dimensional architectural profile
Enhanced visual depth and a more pronounced shadow effect
Best fit
Homeowners seeking dependable GAF system value
Homeowners prioritizing a more substantial appearance and upgrade features
Final comparison
Confirm exact system components and coverage
Confirm the upgraded features and appearance justify the added investment
Product specifications, colors, warranty eligibility and availability can change and may vary by CR3 location. The proposal should identify the exact manufacturer, product and complete installed system.
The CR3 role
Education describes the choices. Inspection determines the fit.
CR3 will explain why a category applies, what changes between product levels and whether the added investment is useful for the particular home.