Roof Replacement: Cost vs Value
Source: REMODELING Magazine
Publication Date: 11/01/04
Project Description
Remove existing roofing to bare wood and dispose of properly. Install 30 squares of fiberglass asphalt shingles with new felt under-layment and mill-finish aluminum flashing.
| Market | Job Cost | Resale Value | Cost Recouped |
| National Average | $11,376 | $9,197 | 80.8% |
For just pennies-a-day more, you can enjoy the thickest, longest-lasting Timberline® Prestique® shingle (and increase your resale value, too!)
Timberline® Prestique® Lifetime shingles will cost you just a fraction more than standard architectural shingles. In return, you can enjoy having the longest-lasting, thickest, and most-dimensional wood shake look for your roof.
Thanks to layers that are nearly 60% thicker than standard architectural shingles, combined with our patented High Definition® blends, Timberline® Prestique® Lifetime shingles offer a natural beauty and incredible thickness that you’ll notice and appreciate. (Not to mention how much they’ll increase the resale value of your home!)
Best Investement... Timberline® Prestique® Lifetime shingles are the heaviest, thickest, and longest-lasting shingles in the Timberline® Series.
Dramatic Look... Nearly 60% thicker than standard architectural shingles 1, Timberline® Prestique® Lifetime shingles feature GAF-Elk’s patented “High Definition” color blends and enhanced shadow effect.
Safer... Class A fire rating from Underwriters Laboratories, the highest rating possible.
High Performance... Super Heavyweight design includes our strongest Micro Weave® Core — for longest life and extended durability.
Stays In Place... Dura Grip® adhesive seals each shingle tightly and reduces the risk of shingle blow-off. Shingles warranted to withstand winds up to 110 mph. 2
Peace of
Mind... Lifetime ltd. transferable warranty with Smart
Choice® Protection (non-prorated material and installation
labor coverage) for the first ten years. 3
Perfect Finishing Touch... Use premium
Timbertex® ridge cap shingles (in the West, use premium
Ridglass® ridge cap shingles).
The many layers of a Timberline® Prestique® Shingle
Diamond Cut™ Granules... Multi-faceted design and light-reflective construction add dimension and depth to the shingle
UV Blocker (Granules)... Protects against damaging sunlight which improves the durability and extends the life of the shingle
Color Lock™ Ceramic Firing (Granules)... Maintains the true color of the shingle longer
Dura Grip® Adhesive... Locks the shingles in place on the roof, gripping tight in even strong gale force winds
SpecSelect Grading System (Asphalt)... Use of finest quality asphalt improves weathering in harsh conditions
Micro Weave® Core... Offers a superior strength foundation that resists cracking and splitting
FiberTech® Components (Core)... Incorporates fibers that are non-combustible, providing a UL Class A fire rating
Specifications
- Fiberglass asphalt shingle
- Super Heavyweight design
- Lifetime ltd. transferable warranty
- Smart Choice® protection for the first 10 years
- 110 mph ltd. wind warranty†
- Listed Class A Fire – UL 790
- Passes UL 997, modified to 110 mph
- Passes ASTM D7158, Class H
- StainGuard® Algae Discoloration ltd. warranty (available in all areas except Western Region)
- CSA A123.5-98
- ASTM D3018 Type 1
- ASTM D3161 Type 1, Class F*
- ASTM D3462**
- Dade County approved*
- Florida Building Code approved
- Texas Department of Insurance*
- ICC Report Approval***
- Approximately 64 Pieces/Sq. (Metric)
- Approximately 78 Pieces/Sq. (English)
- Approximately 4 Bundles/Square
- Approximately 256 Nails/Sq. (Metric)
- Approximately 312 Nails/Sq. (English)
- 5 5/8" exposure (Metric)
- 5" exposure (English)