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Trotter Roofing’s Homeowner Guide to Discontinued Shingles
As a trusted roofing company serving Metro Atlantans for decades, we know a thing or two about discontinued home building products, especially shingles. Trotter Roofing understands and realizes the importance of having long-lasting and durable roofing products to protect your home and family, which is why staying up to date on the latest in discontinued and recalled roofing products is paramount to our mission.
While roofing products, such as shingles, do not get recalled and discontinued each and every day, it's still important to not only be aware of what your roofing company is installing on your home, but also to know what brand of shingles your last roofing company used as well.
What Can Lead to Discontinued Shingles?
Roofing shingles can become recalled or discontinued for many different reasons, but one of the most often talked about are product quality and performance over time. As the protectors of our roofs and homes, shingles undergo years and years' worth of sweltering heat, pounding rain and whistling wind. While shingles are designed to withstand these common weather conditions, when they don't is when the roofing industry starts to take notice.
Atlas Chalet & CertainTeed Horizon Shingles: A Discontinued History
It was found in years past that Atlas Chalet shingles could easily begin to creak and bubble after being exposed to high heat, which isn't exactly ideal here in Georgia. Other shingles, such as CertainTeed Horizon, boasted the concept of "organic shingles." While that may sound great, the only thing their "organic shingles" led to was early signs of deterioration.
Sunsetting the Original GAF Camelot Shingles
Not to be confused with a product sold by Camelot retailers and used by many roofers nationwide, the Camelot II shingles, the original GAF Camelot shingles were discontinued 10 years ago in 2014. Discontinuation isn't always a response to product flaw or failure; the original Camelot shingles were replaced by an improved design and popularity with the Camelot II. Just like modern technology, innovations are taking place in the roofing industry too.
What Homeowners Should Do
If you're coming up on that 10 year mark, or more, of having your roof replaced, it may be time to talk to a trusted local roofer about the materials used on your home. Our roofing specialists will take a look at your roof's integrity, shingles and all, to see if you need any repairs or a replacement any time soon.
Contact us today to learn more by calling 404-610-9100.
