What are some examples of architectural shingles?
Mainstream architectural lines
- GAF Timberline HDZ: GAF's flagship, built with its LayerLock technology and a wide StrikeZone nailing area.
- Owens Corning TruDefinition Duration: known for its SureNail reinforced nailing strip.
- CertainTeed Landmark: a long-running two-layer laminated shingle.
- IKO Cambridge and Dynasty: Dynasty adds IKO's reinforced ArmourZone nailing area.
- TAMKO Heritage: TAMKO's laminated line.
- Atlas Pinnacle Pristine: Atlas's line with Scotchgard algae protection.
Premium step-ups
Thicker versions with deeper shadow lines include GAF Timberline UHDZ and CertainTeed Landmark Pro. They cost more and are chosen mainly for curb appeal.
Impact-resistant versions
Class 4 options include GAF Timberline AS II and Timberline UHDZ with UltraMat, Owens Corning Duration FLEX and Duration STORM, CertainTeed Landmark ClimateFlex and IKO Nordic. They look much like their standard counterparts.
Designer shingles
Several manufacturers make heavier, multi-layer shingles cut to imitate slate or hand-split shake, usually at a noticeable premium.
How to use this list
Product names and colors change, and some lines are regional, so confirm what is available in Georgia before deciding. Compare lines on wind rating, nailing zone, impact class, algae warranty and the installer's certification rather than the name alone. Our guides to architectural vs 3-tab shingles and impact-resistant shingles in Georgia help with that comparison.