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GAF Camelot vs Certainteed Grand Manor

hammick
hace 9 años

We are getting a new roof on our Kansas City home due to hail damage. The original layer from 2006 will be torn off.

We have quotes on Camelot and Grand Manor from a well respected specialty roofing company. The Camelot is about $1,500 more.

I have actual shingles of both and the Cetainteed feels more substantial although I believe the Camelot actually weighs a little more per square.

Is the Certainteed a better shingle?

FYI our roof pitches are about 60% 12/12, 35% 12/8 and 5% 12/3

This post was edited by hammick on Sun, May 4, 14 at 12:28

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  • love-my-home millbun-nj
    hace 7 años

    If helpful to anyone out there, my wife and I just finished selecting a new roof for our home and we focused our research on GAF Camelot vs. Certainteed Grand Manor.


    It seems that most roofing supply firms in my area (northern NJ) recommend the Grand Manor because of the reputation of the shingles (can't go wrong with them given that there is a 2009 consumer reports review that puts them squarely on top) and, as such, I ended up selecting Grand Manor. That said, I liked what I learned about the Camelot product and wish that I would have had more time to research their shingle (one can only put so many hours into a choice).


    One item of note is that it takes 7 bundles of Camelot to cover 1 square of roof vs. 5 bundles of Grand Manor to cover 1 square of roof -- indicating to me that you are [or rather may be?] getting a heavier grade shingle with Camelot. That said, what caused me to hesitate with the Camelot product is that their web site shows their shingle with a connected tab across the bottom of the shingle and this is a look that my wife and I didn't want. Interestingly, I did not see this "connected tab" (my choice of words in their samples or in the field and, as such, don't know if it's a design change that is to come or if it's something something for the Camelot II product design (either way, it created uncertainty on my end and hence my Grand Manor choice).


    The other item worth note is that the Grand Manor seemed (to me) to have a lot more color variation than the Camelot. We purchased the Grand Manor "Colonial Slate" and it has hints of red and green in it and if we had gone with Camelot, we would have selected "Antique Slate" and it is much more of a grey slate color (no greens, reds, etc.). Similarly, the Grand Manor stonegate and gatehouse colors also have a lot of color variation and that's very evident when you see them in person.


    Below are current photos of each product and for anyone doing research, I'd recommend that you inquire further about (i) the connected tab that shows with the GAF Camelot and (2) how many bundles it takes to cover a single square of roof (an indication of the thickness [and durability] of the product).


    Certainteed Grand Manor Photo (Colonial Slate - From Certainteed web site as of June 2016):


    GAF Camelot Photo (Antique Slate - From GAF web site as of June 2016):


    Comentarios (6)

    • Elmer J Fudd
      hace 9 años

      What does your well respected roofing company say in answer to your question?

    • Elizabeth Shively
      hace 6 años

      Does anyone have any comments on how they have felt with their selection a year after installation? I, too, am trying to determine whether to go with the CertainTeed Grand Manor vs the GAF Camelot. Are you happy with choosing either premium shingle? Does it really look that different from your standard dimensional, to warrant the higher cost? The GAF Camelot, not the Camelot II, is $110 more per square than other 50 year high impact dimensional roofs. I would appreciate any insight, thoughts, or advice.

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      Ennis Custom Homes
      hace 6 años
      Certainteed Grand Manor Colonial Slate
    • harry_wild
      hace 6 años
      Última modificación: hace 6 años

      I have GAF Camelot shingles on my home and it looks beautiful and seems to be design to last. Been through three in four hail storms and each time the insurance adjuster look at it he said not damage! Go on 8 years now,

    • justme4now
      hace 6 años

      Just finished our roof. GAF Timberline HD and it looks great!

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