Pricing — NE market, 2026

What it costs installed.

$5.50 – $8.50 per sq ft installed (NE market, 2026). Includes 6-nail high-wind install, full ice-and-water shield, copper drip edge, ridge vent, and lifetime workmanship warranty.

Next step

Get an honest written quote.

Photo-documented assessment. Itemized quote. We’ll tell you if repair makes more sense than replacement.

When to choose this

Yes — when this is the right material.

Most NE homes between $300K and $1.5M. New construction. Re-roofs replacing 20+ year asphalt. Homes where slate or metal isn’t structurally feasible or budget-feasible.

When NOT to choose this

No — when something else fits better.

Historic homes with original slate (substitute synthetic slate or restore the slate). Coastal homes with hurricane exposure (consider impact-rated Class IV). Architecturally significant homes where the roof material is part of the design statement (consider standing-seam metal).

Pricing — NE market, 2026

What it costs installed.

$5.50 – $8.50 per sq ft installed (NE market, 2026). Includes 6-nail high-wind install, full ice-and-water shield, copper drip edge, ridge vent, and lifetime workmanship warranty.

Next step

Get an honest written quote.

Photo-documented assessment. Itemized quote. We’ll tell you if repair makes more sense than replacement.

Specifications

The numbers, in detail.

Weight per square240 lbs / 250 lbs StainGuard Plus version
Wind warranty130 mph with 6-nail install + starter strip + ridge cap
Fire ratingClass A (highest)
Algae resistanceStainGuard Plus — 25-year algae warranty
Lifetime warrantyLimited Lifetime (50 years to original owner under Golden Pledge install)
Manufacturer NE design life30 years installed to GAF Master Elite spec

When to choose this

Yes — when this is the right material.

Most NE homes between $300K and $1.5M. New construction. Re-roofs replacing 20+ year asphalt. Homes where slate or metal isn’t structurally feasible or budget-feasible.

When NOT to choose this

No — when something else fits better.

Historic homes with original slate (substitute synthetic slate or restore the slate). Coastal homes with hurricane exposure (consider impact-rated Class IV). Architecturally significant homes where the roof material is part of the design statement (consider standing-seam metal).

Pricing — NE market, 2026

What it costs installed.

$5.50 – $8.50 per sq ft installed (NE market, 2026). Includes 6-nail high-wind install, full ice-and-water shield, copper drip edge, ridge vent, and lifetime workmanship warranty.

Next step

Get an honest written quote.

Photo-documented assessment. Itemized quote. We’ll tell you if repair makes more sense than replacement.

Material · GAF Master Elite installed

GAF Timberline HDZ — the workhorse architectural shingle.

The most installed architectural shingle in North America, and the one we install most often in NE. Class A fire-rated, algae-resistant StainGuard Plus, LayerLock technology for high-wind performance. 130-mph wind warranty with proper installation. The right shingle for most homes that aren’t going premium-slate.

GAF Master Elite · CertainTeed SELECT ShingleMaster · Owens Corning Platinum · Lifetime Workmanship Warranty

Specifications

The numbers, in detail.

Weight per square240 lbs / 250 lbs StainGuard Plus version
Wind warranty130 mph with 6-nail install + starter strip + ridge cap
Fire ratingClass A (highest)
Algae resistanceStainGuard Plus — 25-year algae warranty
Lifetime warrantyLimited Lifetime (50 years to original owner under Golden Pledge install)
Manufacturer NE design life30 years installed to GAF Master Elite spec

When to choose this

Yes — when this is the right material.

Most NE homes between $300K and $1.5M. New construction. Re-roofs replacing 20+ year asphalt. Homes where slate or metal isn’t structurally feasible or budget-feasible.

When NOT to choose this

No — when something else fits better.

Historic homes with original slate (substitute synthetic slate or restore the slate). Coastal homes with hurricane exposure (consider impact-rated Class IV). Architecturally significant homes where the roof material is part of the design statement (consider standing-seam metal).

Pricing — NE market, 2026

What it costs installed.

$5.50 – $8.50 per sq ft installed (NE market, 2026). Includes 6-nail high-wind install, full ice-and-water shield, copper drip edge, ridge vent, and lifetime workmanship warranty.

Next step

Get an honest written quote.

Photo-documented assessment. Itemized quote. We’ll tell you if repair makes more sense than replacement.

Material · GAF Master Elite installed

GAF Timberline HDZ — the workhorse architectural shingle.

The most installed architectural shingle in North America, and the one we install most often in NE. Class A fire-rated, algae-resistant StainGuard Plus, LayerLock technology for high-wind performance. 130-mph wind warranty with proper installation. The right shingle for most homes that aren’t going premium-slate.

GAF Master Elite · CertainTeed SELECT ShingleMaster · Owens Corning Platinum · Lifetime Workmanship Warranty

Specifications

The numbers, in detail.

Weight per square240 lbs / 250 lbs StainGuard Plus version
Wind warranty130 mph with 6-nail install + starter strip + ridge cap
Fire ratingClass A (highest)
Algae resistanceStainGuard Plus — 25-year algae warranty
Lifetime warrantyLimited Lifetime (50 years to original owner under Golden Pledge install)
Manufacturer NE design life30 years installed to GAF Master Elite spec

When to choose this

Yes — when this is the right material.

Most NE homes between $300K and $1.5M. New construction. Re-roofs replacing 20+ year asphalt. Homes where slate or metal isn’t structurally feasible or budget-feasible.

When NOT to choose this

No — when something else fits better.

Historic homes with original slate (substitute synthetic slate or restore the slate). Coastal homes with hurricane exposure (consider impact-rated Class IV). Architecturally significant homes where the roof material is part of the design statement (consider standing-seam metal).

Pricing — NE market, 2026

What it costs installed.

$5.50 – $8.50 per sq ft installed (NE market, 2026). Includes 6-nail high-wind install, full ice-and-water shield, copper drip edge, ridge vent, and lifetime workmanship warranty.

Next step

Get an honest written quote.

Photo-documented assessment. Itemized quote. We’ll tell you if repair makes more sense than replacement.