We know that the pull test is controversial, and many roofers would argue that this test can be very inaccurate and difficult to judge. It’s hard to simulate wind damage and what it would be like if your roof was to get caught right in the middle of a huge storm. If they were easy to understand and read the shingles got a better score. Another factor that affected the rating of different shingles was the instructions for installation that are usually found on the package. The Atlas Pinnacle shingles were near the top of the list with a score of 4.33. Nonetheless, every roofer has a different opinion of what a good nailing zone really is. A small, inconsistent, or hard-to-find nailing zone can cause setbacks or poor installation. Nailed Zoned: Scored 4/5Ī successful installation can only be achieved if your roofing crew is confident in where they’re supposed to nail those shingles. Most would say that heavier doesn’t always mean better, but in our experience, we think that weight can make a big impact on the durability of the shingles. While we’re mainly looking to see how well a shingle will hold up against storms and harsh weather, weight is one of the most important factors to help determine how well it will hold up.Īdditionally, we want to see how consistent one shingle is with the next when it comes to their weight.
Most of the shingles in our test were tied with a score of 4.5 for weight. It was only missing a 5 because the packaging would let in some water from rain.
The Atlas shingles scored a healthy 4 in this test. And two, that the packaging protects the shingles and keeps them dry. One, that the packaging is in good condition and holding up against the rain, snow, and wear and tear of shipment. When inspecting the packaging of the shingles in our test we’re looking for a couple of things. The scores used throughout the video and this post are ranked 1 through 5, with 1 being the worst and 5 being the best possible. However, a good shingle should score well in most if not all of these categories at the end of the day.Īt the end of the post, we’ll give our honest opinion and final score for the Atlas Pinnacle shingles. Some of these factors might carry more weight than others, depending on the brand and its positioning in the market. Packaging, coverage, and consistency in manufacturing matter and our roofer-approved tests help deduce which brands are doing it right. When performing this test, it’s important to our team that we cover all of the bases. For more material reviews, check out our blog.
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