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Wind 110 mph

Warranty 30 yrs

Per square $117

Type

Asphalt

Fiberglass-mat, granule-coated, dimensional architectural shingle

Grade

Architectural

Laminated profile with dimensional shadow line

Warranty

30 years

Manufacturer limited; transferable terms vary

Wind rating

110 mph

Upgradable to 130 mph with StormFlex starter and CertainTeed hip-and-ridge accessories. ASTM D7158 Class H.

Hail / impact

Class 3

UL 2218 Impact-Resistance Test rating. Class 4 is the highest grade; some Florida insurers offer a small discount on hail-rated roofs.

Fire rating

Class A

ASTM E108 / UL 790

Weight per square

229 lbs

Standard architectural asphalt

Algae resistance

StreakFighter

10-year algae warranty

Manufacturer

CertainTeed

Malvern, PA · made in the USA

Hex

#262629

Family

True black

Undertone

Cool

Best in

Daylight

Manufacturer install

Manufacturer install

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AI-rendered example (right-34 view)

Per square (materials)

$117–$135

Typical 30-square home

$3,510–$4,050

Installed in Florida

$10k–$17k

A true deep black with no visible blue, brown, or red undertone. In bright Florida sun it stays black; in shade it reads as pure shadow. The granule blend is a tight mix of carbon and charcoal granules that gives the surface dimensional texture without lifting the perceived color.

Yes, somewhat. A dark asphalt roof can raise attic temperatures by 5 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit at peak summer compared to a light gray. In Florida that translates to roughly 10 to 20 dollars per month in additional cooling cost on a typical 2,500 sq ft home if attic ventilation is adequate. Proper soffit-to-ridge ventilation and a modern radiant barrier under the deck close most of the gap.

Minimally. CertainTeed's ceramic granule coating is engineered to hold color for 25 plus years in Florida UV. Expect a subtle shift toward a slightly warmer tone over the first 5 years, then visual stability. The full warranty covers premature fading. Source: CertainTeed product warranty document and NRCA field-aging guidance.

Across CertainTeed, GAF, CertainTeed, IKO, and Owens Corning, the true-black SKUs read nearly identical in daylight from street distance. The granule blend differs slightly (some have a hint of warm undertone, others stay cooler) but unless you place two roofs side by side most homeowners cannot tell them apart.

It can, but it is less traditional than a terracotta tile look. The black asphalt + cream-stucco combination reads as contemporary Mediterranean rather than historical. If you want the historical look, a multi-tone weathered-wood or warm brown reads closer.

Asphalt shingles in this family typically show their first granule loss (visible as small gritty deposits in gutters) at year 8 to 12. Color stability is excellent over the same window. Most Cinder Black roofs reach year 15 looking visually identical to year 1 unless the house had a serious algae or moss episode.