CertainTeed Landmark is an architectural asphalt shingle line that Apex offers for roof replacement in Kalamazoo and Portage. Choosing it involves more than picking a color: your proposal should identify the exact product, the supporting roof components, and the written coverage that applies to your installation.
This guide helps you compare a Landmark proposal. It does not assign a price or expected lifespan to an unseen roof, and it does not imply that an optional manufacturer warranty program is included.
What kind of shingle is Landmark?
CertainTeed describes Landmark as a dual-layer shingle with a range of colors and a lifetime-limited warranty. The layered appearance gives homeowners a different visual option from a flat strip-shingle look. Confirm the exact product name on the proposal and packaging rather than relying on the word “architectural” alone. CertainTeed: Landmark shingles and warranty terms
Product lines, available colors, and warranty programs are separate decisions. If a proposal names a different Landmark variant, ask for that variant's product information. Do not assume a feature shown for one product applies to every shingle carrying the same brand.
Compare the complete proposal
A shingle name does not tell you how roof edges, penetrations, flashing, or ventilation will be handled. Those details belong in the scope alongside the selected covering. Ask the contractor to explain the intended system and the applicable manufacturer installation requirements.
| Decision | What to confirm before signing |
|---|---|
| Exact shingle | Product line, available color, and current product documentation |
| Existing materials | What will be removed and how disposal is handled |
| Supporting components | Named underlayment, starter, and hip or ridge materials |
| Roof details | Flashing, penetrations, edges, and ventilation scope |
| Concealed decking | How findings, prices, and approvals are documented |
| Warranty | Actual program included and separate workmanship terms |
This is a proposal checklist. It does not replace the installation instructions or a professional assessment of the home.
Choose a color against the house, not just a screen
Compare a physical sample with your siding, brick, trim, and other fixed exterior finishes. Look at the sample outside in different light. A small swatch and a computer visualization can help narrow the choice, but neither is a guarantee of the finished appearance across an entire roof.
Record the selected color and product in the agreement. If availability changes, ask for the proposed substitution in writing before materials are ordered. Where a neighborhood or property has exterior-design requirements, confirm those requirements before making the final selection.
A color decision should also distinguish personal preference from performance claims. Do not assume a darker or lighter appearance establishes a particular energy saving or product rating. Ask for documentation if a specific performance feature is important to your purchase.
Understand what limited lifetime coverage means
CertainTeed advertises lifetime-limited coverage for Landmark, subject to the applicable terms. That phrase is not a promise that every cause of roof damage or every future repair is covered. Product coverage and the contractor's workmanship commitment should be reviewed separately. CertainTeed: Landmark shingles and warranty terms
Ask for the actual warranty document and the name of any optional program included in the proposal. Confirm who handles any required registration and what records you should retain. A reference to a manufacturer brand is not evidence that a contractor holds a particular certification or that enhanced coverage has been issued.
Apex provides a written workmanship guarantee. Review the duration, scope, and requirements in your proposal; this article does not add a new guarantee or expand the written terms. Our roofing warranty guide explains the questions to bring to that discussion.
How should you compare Landmark with another option?
Ask both contractors to identify the exact product they are quoting. Then compare the removal scope, supporting components, flashing decisions, site arrangements, and written coverage. If those differ, the price difference is not solely the price of one shingle versus another.
Keep product upgrades separate from corrections that the inspection identifies as necessary. Ask what practical benefit an upgrade offers for your priorities and where that benefit is documented. You should be able to explain your choice in plain language rather than relying on a label such as “premium.”
Use our roofing estimate worksheet to record the differences. There is no single best product choice for every home, budget, or roof configuration.
Questions to bring to your Apex inspection
- Which exact Landmark product and color are included in the proposal?
- Which supporting components and roof details are part of the work?
- What existing components would remain, and why?
- How would concealed decking repairs be documented and approved?
- Which manufacturer warranty applies, and is any optional coverage included?
- Where are the separate workmanship guarantee terms?
Start with the roof condition and a written plan
Request a free Apex roof inspection for your Kalamazoo or Portage home. Review the findings first, then the material selection and itemized proposal if replacement is appropriate. You can learn more about the process on our roof replacement page.