CertainTeed Roofing

CertainTeed Roofing for Greater Phoenix Homes

CertainTeed’s Landmark family includes several asphalt shingle options. Standard Landmark provides an architectural look, while Landmark PRO is a thicker, heavier option. Solaris products add solar-reflective granules, and Landmark ClimateFlex offers higher impact resistance. These features and ratings vary by product, so the exact shingle line matters.

Solaris Shingles and Phoenix Sun

Landmark Solaris and Landmark PRO Solaris use reflective granules to reduce the sunlight absorbed at the roof surface. CertainTeed says their colors are rated by the Cool Roof Rating Council. If heat is part of your decision, compare the rating for the exact color you want and review a physical sample outdoors against your home. Your insulation, attic ventilation, and the rest of the roof assembly also affect indoor comfort.

Wind Protection Depends on the Installation

Monsoon wind puts more than the main shingle to the test. CertainTeed publishes wind-warranty terms for individual products, and higher wind coverage requires specified starter shingles and hip-and-ridge accessories. Ask your roofer to list those components and the fastening method in the proposal. A shingle’s published rating does not tell you whether every required installation detail is included.

Impact and Fire Ratings Vary by Product

If hail resistance matters to you, compare the exact shingle lines. CertainTeed lists Landmark Solaris as UL 2218 Class 3 impact-resistant and Landmark ClimateFlex as Class 4. Both product pages list a Class A fire rating. Ask for the ratings of the product being quoted rather than applying one shingle’s rating to the entire brand.

The Installer Can Affect Your Warranty Options

Buying a CertainTeed shingle does not automatically qualify your roof for every CertainTeed warranty. The shingles carry standard manufacturer coverage, while enhanced SureStart PLUS options require an eligible Integrity Roof System installed by a CertainTeed-credentialed contractor. Ask which credential applies to your Arizona project and which warranty program your proposal qualifies for. We will identify the coverage in writing so you can compare it with other estimates.

Get the Roof Components in Writing

CertainTeed’s Integrity Roof System includes more than the visible shingles. Ask your roofer to name the underlayment, protection specified for vulnerable areas, starter shingles, hip-and-ridge shingles, and ventilation products in the proposal. These details matter for installation and may affect eligibility for the warranty tier being offered. If the scope uses a product from another manufacturer, ask whether that substitution changes your coverage.

Compare What the Warranties Actually Pay For

CertainTeed’s standard SureStart protection covers qualifying manufacturing defects during a shingle’s early years. Coverage changes after that period. Enhanced SureStart PLUS options can extend certain benefits, but terms vary by tier. Ask whether your proposed coverage includes labor, tear-off, disposal, or workmanship; when coverage becomes prorated; whether it transfers to a future owner; and who handles any required registration. Keep the written warranty and registration confirmation with your roof records.

Check Every Roof Area

Many Phoenix-area homes have a pitched main roof and a lower-slope patio, garage, or casita roof. Do not assume a CertainTeed shingle proposal covers every roof area or that the same material is appropriate for each one. Ask your roofer to identify the system and price for each area in writing. If your HOA reviews roof changes, confirm its approved shingle style and color before ordering.

What to Confirm Before Choosing CertainTeed

• The exact shingle line, color, impact rating, and applicable wind warranty
• The name of every specified underlayment, starter, and hip-and-ridge product
• The contractor credential that applies to your Arizona installation
• The exact standard or enhanced warranty tier included in your proposal
• What the warranty pays for, when proration begins, and any registration deadline
• Any lower-slope roof areas that require a separate roofing system

Our Relationship With CertainTeed

Elite Roofing installs CertainTeed products in Arizona. We will tell you which CertainTeed credential, if any, applies to your project and which warranty coverage your proposed installation qualifies for. Installing a manufacturer’s products and holding a credential that permits an enhanced warranty are different things.