When looking for new roofing shingles in Colorado in 2024, it’s important to remember that we get a lot of hail storms. According to some reports, there have been over 40 hail storms in Colorado in 2024 so far. Today’s August 5. According to CPR golfball and baseball-sized hail pummeled Denver and Commerce City in May.
Colorado also gets strong winds. The Front Range gets the strongest winds due to gravity pulling cold air down the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains. According to the National Weather Service, in May wind gusts across the mountains and along and near the foothills ranged from 70 to 95 mph with a peak gust of 97 mph at the NCAR Mesa Lab.
Because of these weather hazards, it’s important to find new roofing shingles that are both hail and high-wind resistant. Otherwise, you could get your roof replaced much more often than you’d like. After-all, roofing shingles that are both high-wind and hail resistant are more durable, and longer-lasting, than those that aren’t.
Recommended Roofing Shingles for Colorado in 2024
There are many roofing shingle manufacturers today. Popular brands include Owens Corning, Tamko, GAF, CertainTeed, Malarkey, Atlas, and IKO. And, each makes several roofing shingle lines, from basic 3-tab to expensive designer shingles. What’s more, each manufacturer has their own terminology to describe their shingles’ features. It can get overwhelming and confusing. Then there’s stone-coated steel roofing shingles. Here, we list our favorite new roofing shingles for Colorado in 2024. From this shortened list, all you have to do to start your new roof installation, is pick your price point, then pick your color 🙂
- ($$$$) Owens Corning TruDefinition Duration Flex
- ($$$$) Owens Corning TruDefinition Duration Storm
- ($$$) Tamko Titan XT
- ($$$$) Tamko StormFighter Flex
- ($$$$$) Westlake Royal Roofing’s Pinecrest Shake Stone-Coated Steel Shingles
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Traditional Asphalt Shingles
Traditional asphalt roofing shingles have been around a long time. According to Wikipedia, they were first used in 1903, invented by Henry Reynolds of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Although there are many asphalt shingles to choose from today, here are our current favorites for 2024 that are resistant to Colorado’s high winds and hail.
Owens Corning
Owens Corning is a household name, when it comes to asphalt shingles, as well as other products. Since 1977, Owens Corning has been making quality asphalt roofing shingles since they acquired Frye Roofing and began production of fiberglas mat to replace traditional paper mat used in roofing. When searching for a new asphalt roofing shingle, you can’t go wrong with Owens Corning.
TruDefinition Duration Flex
Owens Corning’s TruDefinition Duration Flex shingles are a SBS-modified Class-4 impact resistant shingle (Class-4 is highest) that’s also high-wind resistant. These shingles are modified with rubber for ultimate flexibility and hail resistance. These are a great asphalt shingle that, when properly installed by a professional roofer, should withstand our strong winds and pounding hail for many years. What’s more, they’re offered in 9 different colors, including various versions of browns, tans, greens, grays, and black.
TruDefinition Duration Storm
If you’re wanting Owens Corning’s best asphalt roofing shingle, look no further than their TruDefinition Duration Storm. This is a Class-4 impact resistant shingle that’s also high-wind resistant up to 130MPH. Duration Storm comes in 7 colors, such as various shades of brown and gray including black.
Tamko
Tamko has been manufacturing quality roofing products since 1944. Today, they make two of the best asphalt roofing shingles on the market – their Titan XT and Stormfighter Flex. Both are hail impact rated and high-wind resistant, and either should serve you well for years if professionally installed.
Titan XT
Tamko’s Titan XT is a Class-3 impact resistant asphalt shingle (Class-4 is best). It’s also warrantied up to 160MPH winds – the highest in the industry. These Titan XT shingles are offered in almost 2 dozen colors, including mixed colors such as their Thunderstorm Grey and Painted Desert.
Tamko StormFighter Flex
Tamko’s StormFighter Flex is their most hail impact resistant asphalt shingle, thanks to it being SBS rubber modified. This shingle line is Class-4 impact rated – the highest impact resistant rating available. Like their Titan XT, it’s also 160MPH high-wind resistant – also the highest rating. The StormFighter Flex shingles are offered in a modest 7 colors. Their Olde English Pewter is a Cool Roof Rating Council rated product, which means it’s more energy-efficient than other shingles.
Stone-Coated-Steel Shingles
Stone-coated steel shingles are the newcomer in this roofing shingle line-up. That said, the technology is sound. Stone-coated steel shingles utilize a steel foundation instead of a flexible fiberglass one that’s used in traditional asphalt shingles. As a result, they are much more durable and longer-lasting. Needless to say, they, too, are Class-4 impact rated and high-wind resistant. In fact, if you’re looking for a superior roofing shingle, consider steel. Steel won’t tear like fiberglass does. What’s more, screws are used to secure steel shingles to your roof deck. Nails are used to install asphalt shingles. Screws offer superior holding power. Stone-coated steel shingles often last 70 years or more. Traditional asphalt shingles, on the other hand, often only last 15-25 years. Steel shingles do cost more initially. However, since they last so much longer, they often cost less in the long-run. Bonus: steel shingles are recyclable 🙂
Pinecrest Shake
Westlake Royal Roofing’s Pinecrest Shake stone-coated steel shingles are Class-4 Hail impact resistant and hurricane wind rated. They’re also Class-A fire rated – the highest in the industry. What’s more, they’re lightweight, which is perfect for reroofing. Pinecrest Shake comes in 10 colors, including Dover White, Charcoal, Sage Green, Timberwood, and more. If the look of wood shake doesn’t appeal to you, Westlake also offer other profiles, such as Barrel, Tile, and Shingle.
The Bottom Line
If you’re looking for the best new roof shingle for Colorado, look at stone-coated steel shingles by Westlake Royal Roofing. Owens Corning’s TruDefinition Duration Storm and Tamko’s Stormfighter Flex are great asphalt shingles. If budget is your concern, either of those roofing products will server you well for many years. However, if spending less money long-term is your priority and having your roof replaced less frequently, ask us about stone-coated steel shingles.