Product Comparisons
Head-to-head comparisons to help you choose the right roofing products
Choosing roofing products can be overwhelming. This section provides detailed, unbiased comparisons of the most common choices: shingle brands, shingle types, and underlayment options.
Shingle Brand Comparison
GAF vs IKO vs Owens Corning - which shingle brand is best for Fraser Valley homes? Detailed comparison of warranties, pricing, installation, and aesthetics.
- • GAF: Industry leader, LayerLock technology, premium pricing
- • IKO: Canadian favorite, best value, 15-year non-prorated warranty
- • Owens Corning: SureNail technology, TruDefinition colors
- • Head-to-head warranty, installation, aesthetics comparison
- • Recommendations: which brand for your priorities
2,600 words • 10 min read
Architectural vs 3-Tab Shingles
Which shingle type is right for your home? Comprehensive comparison of lifespan, cost, appearance, and value. Architectural shingles now 90%+ of market.
- • Architectural: 25-30 year lifespan, dimensional look, 130 mph wind
- • 3-Tab: 15-20 year lifespan, flat appearance, 60-70 mph wind
- • Cost comparison: materials and 30-year total cost of ownership
- • Market trends: 3-tab becoming obsolete
- • Recommendation: architectural for 95% of homes
2,500 words • 10 min read
Synthetic vs Felt Underlayment
Which underlayment is best for Fraser Valley's wet climate? Comparison of tear strength, water resistance, UV resistance, and cost. Synthetic is superior.
- • Synthetic: won't tear, 30-180 day UV resistance, 25-30 year lifespan
- • Felt: tears easily, 2-7 day UV resistance, 15-20 year lifespan
- • Fraser Valley considerations: high rainfall, rain delays, wind
- • Cost: $400-700 more for synthetic (worth it)
- • Recommendation: synthetic for 95% of applications
2,400 words • 10 min read
Asphalt vs Metal Roofing
The ultimate roofing material comparison. Cost, lifespan, aesthetics, maintenance, and ROI analysis. See "How-To Guides" section.
- • Asphalt: $12,000-18,000, 20-30 years, traditional look
- • Metal: $25,000-40,000, 40-60 years, modern aesthetic
- • 50-year total cost of ownership comparison
- • Fraser Valley considerations and recommendations
See "How-To Guides" → "Material Selection"
Our Comparison Philosophy
We provide honest, unbiased comparisons based on real-world performance in Fraser Valley. We're not tied to one manufacturer - we install all major brands and recommend what's best for YOUR priorities and budget.
- Transparent pricing: We show you the cost difference and let you decide
- Real-world testing: 15+ years installing in Fraser Valley climate
- No upselling: We recommend what you need, not what costs most
- Options: We provide quotes with multiple options (good/better/best)
RJ Roofing Bros: Honest Recommendations
We install GAF, IKO, Owens Corning, BP, and CertainTeed. We use both architectural and 3-tab shingles (though we recommend architectural 95% of the time). We install synthetic and felt underlayment (though synthetic is superior). We're not tied to one product - we recommend what's best for you. Get a free quote with multiple options.