Roofing

Two flagships.
One expert crew.

We're certified to install both GAF Timberline HDZ and Owens Corning Duration — the two most trusted architectural shingles in North America. Whichever system fits your home, your budget, and your insurance scope, we install it to manufacturer spec.

Upgrade available: Class 4 impact-rated shingles
Head to head

GAF Timberline HDZ vs. Owens Corning Duration.

Both are Class A fire-rated, algae-resistant architectural shingles backed by lifetime limited warranties. The difference is in how each one fastens, seals, and stands up to Minnesota wind. We install both — and we'll walk you through the trade-offs in person.

Close-up of GAF Timberline HDZ architectural shingles
GAF

Timberline HDZ

North America's #1 selling shingle, now with patented LayerLock technology that delivers the industry's largest nailing zone for more accurate fastening.

  • LayerLock — 600% larger nailing zone (StrikeZone)
  • StainGuard Plus algae protection (10-year)
  • 130 mph wind warranty as a GAF system
  • Pro Start starter + FeltBuster underlayment
Close-up of Owens Corning Duration architectural shingles showing the SureNail fabric strip
Owens Corning

Duration Series

Built around patented SureNail Technology — a woven engineered fabric strip across the nailing zone for a tough, visible, triple-layer fastening line.

  • SureNail — woven fabric nailing strip, triple-layer hold
  • StreakGuard algae resistance
  • 130 mph wind warranty as an OC system
  • WeatherLock ice & water + ProEdge starter

Not sure which to choose? We'll bring both sample boards to your free inspection so you can see the texture, color, and shadow lines side by side.

The GAF system

GAF Timberline HDZ with LayerLock.

When you choose the GAF system, every layer is engineered to work together — eligible for GAF's enhanced System Plus warranty coverage including 50-year non-prorated Smart Choice protection.

LayerLock Technology

Mechanically fuses the common bond between shingle layers for a 600% larger nailing zone.

StrikeZone Nailing

Widest nailing area in the industry — clearly marked, easy to hit, stays put through high winds.

Pro Start + FeltBuster

Factory-sealed starter strips and synthetic underlayment that ship with the full GAF system.

130 MPH Warranty

Eligible for GAF's enhanced wind warranty when installed as a complete System Plus roof.

The Owens Corning system

Owens Corning Duration with SureNail.

Owens Corning's Total Protection Roofing System pairs Duration shingles with underlayment, ice & water barrier, starter, hip & ridge, and ventilation — a tested, engineered package eligible for the Platinum Protection limited warranty.

SureNail Technology

Woven engineered fabric strip in the nailing zone — patented triple-layer hold you can see.

TruDefinition Color

Multi-granule color blends that pull dimensional shadow lines and contrast across the roof.

WeatherLock + ProEdge

Self-sealing ice & water shield at eaves and valleys, plus pre-cut starter strips along edges.

Platinum Warranty

Full system installs are eligible for OC's Platinum Protection limited lifetime coverage.

Spec-grade installation

Whichever system you choose, we build it to the manual.

Manufacturer warranties only apply when the roof is installed as a complete system — matching starter, underlayment, ridge vent, and accessories from the same brand family. We never mix-and-match brands to shave dollars, because that's exactly what voids the coverage you paid for.

  • GAF Pro Start or OC ProEdge starter strips
  • GAF FeltBuster or OC RhinoRoof underlayment
  • Timberline HDZ or Duration architectural shingles
  • GAF Cobra or OC VentSure ridge ventilation
  • Ice & water shield at all eaves and valleys
  • Full warranty registration on your behalf
New architectural shingle roof installation on a residential home
Installed to spec — every layer, every nail
Storm-damaged roof after hail and wind event, before insurance restoration
Storm damage & insurance

We speak insurance so you don't have to.

Hail and wind don't wait for a convenient time. We handle the full claim process from inspection through final walkthrough — documenting damage, meeting the adjuster, and coding the estimate to the GAF or Owens Corning products your policy will cover.

  • Free storm damage inspection
  • Adjuster meeting representation
  • Supplementing for code upgrades
  • Direct insurance billing available
  • Full tear-off + decking inspection
  • Post-installation final inspection
Real results

Blaine, MN — golf ball hail, full exterior rebuild.

A golf ball–sized hail storm tore through this Blaine home, pocking the siding, shattering windows, denting gutters, and bruising the roof. We boarded up the openings the same day, walked the insurance adjuster through every elevation, and rebuilt the exterior end-to-end — new architectural roof, siding, replacement windows, and seamless gutters.

Blaine home with hail-pocked siding and boarded-up windows after a golf ball hail storm
Shattered windows, pocked siding
Wider view of the Blaine home showing hail damage across siding, gutters, and roof
Roof, siding & gutter damage documented
Our process

One roof. One crew. Done in a day.

  1. 01

    Inspect & document

    We photograph every slope, check decking from the attic, and measure for ventilation. You get a written scope with full product specs.

  2. 02

    Tear-off & deck prep

    Full removal down to the deck. We replace any rotted plywood, install drip edge, and roll out synthetic underlayment.

  3. 03

    Install the system

    Starter strips, your chosen Timberline HDZ or Duration shingles nailed to spec, ridge vent, and all flashings sealed tight.

  4. 04

    Final inspection & cleanup

    Magnetic nail sweep, attic ventilation check, and a final walk with you. Then we register your manufacturer warranty.

FAQ

GAF or Owens Corning — common questions.

GAF or Owens Corning? Let's pick together.

Free inspection. Both sample boards on site. Certified installation, full system warranties, and an honest read on which shingle fits your home and your budget best.