CertainTeed Northgate Climateflex Max Def Moire Black Shingles
A bold dimensional gray with enough depth to anchor a contemporary build.
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The most common asphalt-shingle install nationally is a gray in this exact tonal zone. Max Def Moire Black sits right inside that fairway: dark enough to feel anchored, light enough to keep the elevation breathing. The granule blend is engineered to read as a single quiet plane from the street.
The shingle profile carries a deep shadow line that emphasizes the gray tone in midday light. At dusk the whole roof becomes one quiet plane that frames the rest of the house instead of competing with it.
Difficult to pair badly. The one place it disagrees: bright primary-yellow houses, where the cool undertone fights the warm siding.
| Type | Asphalt Fiberglass-mat, granule-coated, dimensional architectural shingle |
| Grade | Architectural (SBS modified) Laminated profile with dimensional shadow line |
| Warranty | Lifetime Manufacturer limited; transferable terms vary |
| Wind rating | 130 mph ClimateFlex SBS-modified asphalt for cold-flex and impact. ASTM D7158 Class H. |
| Hail / impact | Class 4 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 | 250 lbs Standard architectural asphalt |
| Algae resistance | StreakFighter 15-year algae warranty |
| Manufacturer | CertainTeed Malvern, PA · made in the USA |
Materials-per-square pulled from retailer scrape (Lowe's/Home Depot Florida zips).
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A confident, slightly cool dark gray. It reads close to black in shade and as a clean slate in direct sunlight. The granule blend has a faint cool undertone that keeps it from looking flat. On a Florida elevation with strong overhead light, expect the surface to brighten visibly compared to a cloudy day.
Minimally. CertainTeed's ceramic granule coating is engineered to hold color for 25 plus years in Florida UV. Expect a barely-visible shift toward a slightly warmer tone over the first 5 years, then stability. The full warranty covers premature fading. Source: CertainTeed product warranty card and NRCA Asphalt Shingle Manual.
In direct overhead sun it brightens to a clear charcoal with visible dimensional shadow lines. On cloudy days it reads almost black and recedes visually, which flatters most siding colors underneath. At sunset the granule blend shows its warmth.
Slightly, compared to a white or light-gray roof. In Florida, a mid-dark roof adds approximately 5 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit to attic temperatures during peak summer. Proper attic ventilation and a modern radiant barrier reduce the actual cooling-load impact to less than 20 dollars per month in most homes.
Very similar in daylight. The gray-family SKUs across CertainTeed, GAF, CertainTeed, IKO, and Owens Corning sit within a small tonal window. Subtle differences in granule blend (some lean cool blue, others lean warm slate) become visible only side by side. Use the Compare tab to see direct hex deltas.
Generally yes. CertainTeed's algae-resistance package uses copper- or zinc-infused granules that inhibit the most common Florida algae strain (Gloeocapsa magma). Expect clean performance for the warranty window with normal cleaning; in heavy-shade or low-airflow installations occasional soft-wash maintenance helps. Source: NRCA Algae Discoloration field guidance.