CertainTeed Roofing Shingles: Which Product Is Right for Your St. Louis Home?

Why We Choose CertainTeed for St. Louis Homes

At STLBRC, we've installed virtually every major roofing brand available in the St. Louis market over the years. We consistently come back to CertainTeed for one simple reason: they make the best all-around roofing system for Missouri's climate. CertainTeed products are engineered to handle our brutal temperature swings, high-humidity summers, ice dam-producing winters, and hail-generating spring storms. Their quality control is among the tightest in the industry, and their warranty program — the SureStart PLUS™ — is one of the most comprehensive available.

CertainTeed Landmark® — The Workhorse

The Landmark® is CertainTeed's best-selling shingle and one of the top-selling architectural shingles in North America. It's the baseline standard of quality that most St. Louis homeowners choose, and for good reason.

• Style: Architectural (dimensional) laminate
• Warranty: Lifetime limited, 10-year SureStart PLUS™
• Wind Rating: 110 mph standard (130 mph with enhanced installation)
• Algae Resistance: StreakFighter® available
• Colors: 30+ colors
• Weight: Approximately 240 lbs per square
• Best for: Standard residential re-roofing throughout the St. Louis metro

CertainTeed Landmark Pro® — Upgraded Thickness and Shadow

The Landmark Pro® is essentially the Landmark® with a heavier, thicker appearance profile. It creates a more pronounced shadow line and a richer, more textured look on the finished roof.

• Style: Enhanced dimensional architectural
• Additional weight vs. Landmark: ~15%
• Warranty: Lifetime limited, 10-year SureStart PLUS™
• Wind Rating: 110 mph (130 mph with enhanced installation)
• Best for: Homeowners who want upgraded curb appeal without the premium shake price point

CertainTeed Northgate® — Class 4 Impact Resistant

If you've had your roof damaged by hail even once, you know how disruptive and expensive the insurance process is. The Northgate® is CertainTeed's Class 4 impact-resistant shingle — the highest rating available under UL 2218 testing. Many St. Louis insurance carriers offer a 10–30% premium discount for Class 4 roofing installations.

• Impact Rating: Class 4 (UL 2218) — highest available
• Wind Rating: 130 mph standard
• Warranty: Lifetime limited, 10-year SureStart PLUS™
• Colors: 20+ colors matching the Landmark® palette
• Insurance savings: Check with your carrier — many offer significant discounts
• Best for: Homes in hail-prone St. Charles, Jefferson, and Lincoln counties

CertainTeed Presidential Shake® — Premium Cedar Shake Look

The Presidential Shake® is a genuine showstopper. It replicates the look of hand-split cedar shakes with a three-layer laminated construction that provides exceptional depth and shadow — without the maintenance, fire risk, or cost of real wood shake roofing.

• Style: Triple-layer laminated cedar shake appearance
• Warranty: Lifetime limited, 15-year SureStart PLUS™
• Wind Rating: 110 mph
• Fire Rating: Class A
• Weight: Approximately 480 lbs per square (heavier than standard shingles)
• Best for: Upscale homes in Ladue, Town and Country, Wildwood, and Creve Coeur seeking a premium curb appeal upgrade

CertainTeed Grand Manor® — Antique Slate Appearance

For homeowners who love the look of natural slate but don't want the price tag or structural requirements, the Grand Manor® delivers an extraordinary layered slate aesthetic. This is one of CertainTeed's most visually impressive products.

• Style: Extra-thick laminated slate appearance
• Warranty: Lifetime limited, 15-year SureStart PLUS™
• Wind Rating: 110 mph
• Colors: 10 sophisticated colors inspired by natural slate
• Weight: Heavy — structural assessment of existing deck may be required
• Best for: Historic homes, luxury new construction, and dramatic exterior renovations

CertainTeed Landmark Solaris® — Cool Roof Technology

Missouri summers are brutal, with St. Louis regularly hitting the 90s and high humidity that makes it feel even hotter. The Landmark Solaris® uses solar-reflective granules that reflect significantly more solar energy than standard shingles — reducing attic heat gain and potentially lowering your cooling costs.

• Solar Reflectance: ENERGY STAR® rated
• Cooling cost reduction: Studies show up to 15% reduction in attic heat gain
• Warranty: Lifetime limited
• Best for: Homes with south or west-facing roof planes in the St. Louis metro

The CertainTeed SureStart PLUS™ Warranty Advantage

When STLBRC installs a CertainTeed roofing system, we register it under the SureStart PLUS™ warranty — which requires that the installer meet CertainTeed's certification standards. This isn't just a shingle warranty. It's a complete system warranty that covers the shingles, the underlayment, the starter strips, the ridge cap, and the leak barriers as one integrated product. Key benefits:

• Non-prorated full replacement coverage for the first 10 years (15 years on Presidential and Grand Manor)
• Labor and material coverage — not just material replacement
• Transferable to one subsequent homeowner, adding resale value
• Backed by CertainTeed's 170+ year history in the building products industry

Which CertainTeed Shingle Is Right for You?

Here's a quick decision guide for St. Louis homeowners:

• Budget-conscious replacement: Landmark® — best value, excellent performance
• Enhanced appearance on a budget: Landmark Pro® — more dimension, similar cost
• Hail protection priority: Northgate® — Class 4 impact resistant, potential insurance savings
• Premium curb appeal (cedar shake): Presidential Shake® — showroom-quality appearance
• Premium curb appeal (slate look): Grand Manor® — sophisticated, dramatic slate aesthetic
• Energy efficiency priority: Landmark Solaris® — ENERGY STAR® rated, cooler attic
• All of the above and maximum warranty: Landmark TL® — three-layer construction with the best warranty available on a standard architectural shingle