CertainTeed roofing. Start with the system.

Understand the Landmark range

CertainTeed's Landmark family includes several architectural shingle choices. Current Landmark and Landmark PRO product pages identify UL 2218 Class 3 impact resistance. PRO offers a more dimensional appearance and its own color collection. Landmark ClimateFlex uses polymer-modified asphalt and carries a Class 4 rating. Specify the full product name instead of treating Landmark as a single option.

Appearance is a reasonable part of the decision, especially on a roof that occupies a large portion of your home's street view. Review physical samples beside your exterior finishes. Ask whether the proposed color is stocked locally and whether matching ridge products are available. Images of a different Landmark line may not show the result you are buying.

Discuss wet-weather details before choosing a package

For a Seattle-area reroof, ask how the contractor will manage the work sequence and protect exposed sections if weather interrupts the project. Have the scope explain valleys, penetrations, roof-to-wall connections, and any areas requiring a different roof covering. These are property-specific decisions that a brand selection alone cannot resolve.

CertainTeed identifies NailTrak nailing guidance and StreakFighter algae technology within its Landmark offerings. Those features do not replace correct installation or routine maintenance. Ask about nearby trees, leaf accumulation, attic ventilation, and drainage so the proposal addresses the roof's surroundings as well as its surface material.

• Identify each roof plane and any low-slope sections.
• Document flashing replacement and ventilation changes.
• Agree on how hidden decking damage will be priced and approved.

Separate SureStart from enhanced protection

CertainTeed's warranty structure includes initial SureStart coverage and enhanced SureStart PLUS options. Its current homeowner guide identifies credentialed ShingleMaster PRO and PREMIER contractors for eligible enhanced coverage. The chosen package, roof-system components, registration, and warranty terms determine what is covered. Verify current credentials rather than relying on an old badge or brochure.

Ask the estimator to mark the exact warranty proposed and explain how material defects, labor, and installation errors are handled. Request the terms for algae coverage and wind coverage as well. Product pages and older literature can show different wind-upgrade figures, so use the current warranty for the assembly being installed rather than a number copied from an older advertisement.

Make the price comparison fair

Request a written alternative if you are considering PRO or ClimateFlex. Keep decking allowances, tear-off, disposal, edge metal, flashing, ventilation, and the warranty level visible. Otherwise, a higher total may reflect additional construction work rather than the shingle upgrade itself.

For a long-term decision, ask what documentation you will receive after completion: product identification, installation photographs, warranty registration, and maintenance guidance. Also retain the contractor's own workmanship agreement. Clear records help you understand the roof you own and make future service or a home sale easier to manage.