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01 10 min read Updated October 30, 2026CertainTeed Roofing Shingles: Which Product Is Right for Your St. Louis Home?
A CertainTeed shingle line is a family of asphalt roofing products that share a manufacturer warranty program but differ in thickness, look, impact rating and price.
02 9 min read Updated October 30, 2026Metal Roofing in Missouri: Types, Cost, and Is It Worth It?
A metal roof is a roof covering made of steel, aluminum or other metal panels or shingles, fastened either with exposed screws or hidden clips along raised seams.
03 10 min read Updated October 30, 2026Best Asphalt Shingle Brands Compared: GAF, Owens Corning, CertainTeed, Malarkey & TAMKO
An asphalt shingle brand is the manufacturer behind a shingle line, and its value to you depends heavily on the installer's certification and how the warranty is registered.
- 04 8 min read Updated October 30, 2026
Slate & Synthetic Slate Roofing for St. Louis Homes
A slate roof is a roof covered in natural stone tiles or in synthetic slate made from engineered polymers or rubber that imitates the stone's look at lower weight.
- 05 7 min read Updated October 30, 2026
CertainTeed Presidential Shake: Is This Premium Shingle Worth It?
Presidential Shake is a CertainTeed laminated asphalt shingle designed to imitate the thick, uneven look of hand-split cedar shakes.