CertainTeed Landmark Shingles and Siding We Install

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How the CertainTeed Landmark shingle lineup steps up

Think of Landmark as a staircase. The standard Landmark shingle is the base step, a two-layer laminated shingle in a broad color range. Landmark PRO is the same idea built thicker and heavier, offered in CertainTeed’s Max Def colors. Landmark ClimateFlex keeps the Landmark look but swaps in polymer-modified asphalt to earn a Class 4 impact rating.

All three share NailTrak, the printed guide that marks three distinct lines on the shingle: a wide band for normal slopes and a narrower one CertainTeed specifies for very steep roofs. It is a small detail, but it removes guesswork for the crew and makes nail placement easy to inspect afterward. For a heavier, sculpted shake look, Presidential Shake TL moves into designer territory with three layers instead of two.

CertainTeed siding: Monogram lap and Cedar Impressions shakes

Monogram is CertainTeed’s vinyl lap siding. It comes in clapboard and Dutch lap profiles, and its texture is molded from real cedar boards rather than an embossed pattern, which helps it look less plastic up close.

Cedar Impressions is a polymer product that imitates cedar shakes and shingles in three textures: Sawmill, Perfection and Rough-Split. The color runs through the material, so a scuff from a ladder or a snow shovel does not expose a different shade underneath. One combination that suits ranch and Cape Cod homes is Monogram lap on the main walls with Cedar Impressions in the gables. If you are weighing vinyl against fiber cement or engineered wood, our siding services page lays out the trade-offs, and the vinyl siding guide covers how vinyl behaves in this climate.

CertainTeed products in Chicago-area cold, hail and ice

Cold. Standard asphalt stiffens below freezing, which makes shingles easier to crack during handling. CertainTeed says ClimateFlex stays pliable in low temperatures, which helps on late-fall and winter tear-offs. Vinyl siding also gets less flexible in deep cold, so a hard knock in January is more likely to crack a panel than the same knock in July.

Hail. Landmark PRO is rated Class 3, one step below the top of the UL 2218 scale. On streets with a history of hail claims, ClimateFlex is the CertainTeed shingle to price; our impact-resistant shingles page compares it with other brands’ Class 4 lines.

Ice. Ice dams form because of attic heat and snow on the eaves, not because of the shingle brand. The defense is ice barrier membrane at the eaves and valleys plus balanced ventilation. On siding, the vulnerable spots are where roof meets wall: step flashing and kick-out flashing must be in place before the panels go on.

What a CertainTeed estimate should spell out

• The exact shingle: Landmark, Landmark PRO, ClimateFlex or Presidential Shake TL, plus the color name.
• CertainTeed starter, hip and ridge, underlayment and ventilation by product name, and whether the SureStart PLUS level on offer depends on them.
• Which warranty the contractor will register, and whether that contractor holds the credential CertainTeed requires for that level.
• For siding: the panel line and profile, trim and corner posts, the housewrap or water-resistive barrier, and how window and door openings will be flashed.

When roof and siding are bid together, ask for them as separate line items. That way you can compare each half against other contractors. Our roof replacement process explains what we include on the roofing side.

How CertainTeed warranties are structured

Every CertainTeed shingle is covered by standard SureStart protection, CertainTeed’s limited shingle warranty. The extended SureStart PLUS warranties, in 3-Star, 4-Star and 5-Star levels, are available only through contractors the manufacturer has certified as ShingleMaster or SELECT ShingleMaster. Ask which level a contractor can register and which CertainTeed system components it requires. Algae coverage for StreakFighter shingles is written separately. CertainTeed siding lines such as Monogram and Cedar Impressions carry their own lifetime limited warranties with different terms. Details change by product and region, so read the current documents at certainteed.com.

ALTA installs CertainTeed products. We do not currently hold a CertainTeed manufacturer credential, so enhanced warranties that require one are not offered on our installations; your estimate names the warranty that applies.

Where CertainTeed fits best

• Projects that pair a new roof with new siding and want one manufacturer’s color palette
• Hail-exposed homes where a Class 4 shingle that looks like standard Landmark is the goal
• Accent gables, dormers and porch walls finished in polymer shakes instead of real cedar

Product information last reviewed November 5, 2026. Always confirm current specifications and warranty terms at certainteed.com.

CertainTeed questions

What is CertainTeed Landmark ClimateFlex?

It is the impact-resistant member of the Landmark family. It uses polymer-modified asphalt to reach a UL 2218 Class 4 rating while keeping the familiar Landmark dimensional look, and it stays easier to handle in cold weather than standard asphalt shingles.

Is Landmark PRO worth the upgrade over standard Landmark?

Landmark PRO is thicker and heavier and comes in Max Def colors, so the gain is mainly appearance and a little extra heft. If hail is your main worry, the money is better spent moving to ClimateFlex, which carries the Class 4 rating that Landmark PRO does not.

Does CertainTeed vinyl siding crack in Chicago winters?

Any vinyl becomes less flexible in deep cold, so a hard impact in January can crack a panel that would have flexed in summer. Correct installation matters too: panels have to be nailed loosely so they can expand and contract with temperature swings rather than buckle or split.