CertainTeed Grand Manor Shingles
The heaviest asphalt shingle CertainTeed makes. 320 pounds per square. Oversized 13.5-by-50-inch shingles with deep random shadow lines replicating hand-split cedar shake. 130 mph wind standard, WindProven-eligible to 160 mph.
320 lbs per Square • WindProven 160 mph • The Pinnacle of Asphalt Roofing
The Roof for When Cost Is Secondary to Appearance
You’re building or remodeling a home where the roof is a primary architectural element — a luxury lake home on the Fox River, a custom estate in Barrington, or a premium new-construction build in Crystal Lake where the architect specified “hand-split cedar shake appearance” as a non-negotiable aesthetic. Standard architectural shingles won’t get there. Even Presidential Shake TL doesn’t have the weight or oversized dimension the design calls for.
CertainTeed Grand Manor is the top of the CertainTeed asphalt hierarchy. Oversized 13.5-inch by 50-inch shingles — significantly larger than standard architectural. 320 pounds per square — the heaviest shingle CertainTeed makes. Deep random shadow lines replicating hand-split shake. 130 mph wind rating standard, WindProven-eligible to 160 mph. Class A fire rating. For homes where the roof is the architectural statement, Grand Manor is the answer.
What Makes Grand Manor the Pinnacle
Grand Manor isn’t in the same category as Landmark or even Presidential Shake TL. It’s built for luxury-tier homes where the roof is a primary design element. Four things separate it from everything else in the CertainTeed catalog.
Oversized 13.5-by-50-Inch Shingles — Scale That Matches the Home
Standard architectural shingles are roughly 12 by 36 inches. Grand Manor shingles are 13.5 by 50 inches — significantly larger in both dimensions. The oversized scale creates a roof that reads proportionally correct on large estate-scale homes where standard shingles would look visually small. The exposure profile, shadow depth, and random-pattern layout are designed for homes with substantial roof planes that need visual weight to match.
On a 6,000-square-foot custom home with a complex roof, Landmark shingles can look visually undersized against the architectural mass. Grand Manor reads proportional. That scale match is why architects spec this product on luxury projects — not because the shingle is technically stronger, but because the visual weight aligns with the home.
320 Pounds per Square — The Heaviest CertainTeed Asphalt
Landmark is 228 pounds per square. Landmark Pro is ~275. Presidential Shake TL’s triple-laminate construction gets higher. Grand Manor is 320 pounds per square — the heaviest asphalt shingle CertainTeed makes. More asphalt equals more granule adhesion, better cold-weather flexibility, longer lifespan, and that substantial feel that’s immediately obvious when you stand next to the finished roof.
Weight isn’t just a spec sheet number. It’s what you feel when you pick up a Grand Manor bundle, what you see in the shadow depth on the finished roof, and what shows up in the 30-plus year field performance that justifies the luxury positioning.
WindProven 160 mph Wind Warranty — No Max Wind Speed Cap
Grand Manor is rated 130 mph standard, and it’s eligible for CertainTeed’s WindProven Limited Wind Warranty when installed with qualifying components. WindProven is CertainTeed’s no-maximum-wind-speed warranty — coverage at wind speeds up to 160 mph, the highest wind warranty in the industry. For lake-front homes on the Fox River, Crystal Lake waterfront properties, or estates on exposed farmland elevations, the wind rating matters.
Landmark tops out at 110 mph standard with upgrades. Presidential Shake TL is 110. Only NorthGate ClimateFlex and Grand Manor qualify for WindProven. That’s a tangible performance difference for homes in high-wind exposures, not a marketing number.
SureStart PLUS Ultra-Premium Tier (IHC Only)
Grand Manor carries CertainTeed’s Limited Lifetime material warranty. Through IHC’s SELECT ShingleMaster certification, SureStart PLUS applies: 50-year non-prorated material coverage plus 25-year workmanship coverage. For Grand Manor specifically, the warranty carries the full-value replacement guarantee — if a shingle fails in Year 40, the homeowner gets 100 percent replacement cost, not a prorated check.
Ultra-premium shingles like Grand Manor don’t typically fail under warranty because the product is overbuilt for residential application. But the warranty is the financial protection that makes the luxury-tier investment make sense over the home’s life. And for estate-scale homes where the roof replacement cost is six figures, that protection is real money.
See CertainTeed Grand Manor Installed by IHC
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Grand Manor vs. Presidential Shake TL vs. Landmark Pro
Three CertainTeed tiers for McHenry County homeowners comparing premium architectural options. Each has its place.
Landmark Pro
275 lbs/sq. Max Def color technology. Premium architectural tier. Right for homeowners who want deeper shadow lines and 20% more weight than standard Landmark without going luxury.
Presidential Shake TL
Triple laminate. Hand-split cedar shake look in asphalt. Luxury tier. Right for homeowners who want cedar-shake aesthetic without the cedar maintenance, fire vulnerability, or insurance issues.
Grand Manor — This Page
320 lbs/sq, 13.5 x 50 inch shingles, 160 mph WindProven. Ultra-premium. The pinnacle of asphalt roofing. For luxury estate homes and custom builds where the roof is a primary architectural statement.
Which one is right? If the home is 3,500 square feet or less on a standard lot, Landmark Pro or Presidential Shake TL is usually the right answer. If the home is estate-scale (5,000+ square feet) or on a luxury elevation where the roof needs visual weight and wind performance, Grand Manor is the pinnacle. See Grand Manor sample boards at our Crystal Lake showroom.
Grand Manor vs. The Synthetic Composite Alternatives
At the ultra-premium tier, the comparison isn’t against other asphalt shingles — it’s against synthetic composite products like F-Wave REVIA and Brava composite. Each has tradeoffs.
| Feature | Grand Manor This Page | F-Wave REVIA Synthetic | Brava Composite | Real Cedar Shake |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Asphalt shingle (oversized, heaviest tier) | Polymer synthetic | Recycled polymer composite | Natural cedar wood |
| Shingle Dimensions | 13.5″ x 50″ (oversized) | Varies | Varies | Handsplit, varies |
| Weight per Square | 320 lbs | Varies (lighter than asphalt) | Varies | Varies |
| Fire Rating | Class A | Class A | Class A | Class C or lower |
| Wind Rating | 130 mph / 160 mph WindProven | Up to 130 mph typical | Up to 110 mph typical | Varies |
| Lifespan | 30-40 years | 50+ years | 50+ years | 20-30 years |
| Appearance | Hand-split cedar shake look | Cedar or slate look | Cedar or slate look | Actual cedar |
| Maintenance | StreakFighter + none | Very low | Very low | Re-stain every 15 yrs, moss treatment |
| Warranty (IHC) | SureStart PLUS 50-yr non-prorated + 25-yr workmanship | Brand-specific premium | Brand-specific premium | Typically 1-year installer |
| Investment Level | Ultra-premium asphalt | Top-of-luxury synthetic | Top-of-luxury composite | Premium (but maintenance-heavy) |
Why Buy CertainTeed Grand Manor Through IHC
Ultra-Premium Install Requires Ultra-Premium Expertise
Grand Manor install is different work from standard architectural or even Presidential Shake TL. The oversized 13.5-by-50-inch shingles have to stage differently on the deck, the nailing pattern is specific to the oversized profile, the exposure and course lines have to be planned for the scale, and the eave-to-ridge layout has to accommodate the larger shingle dimensions without leaving visible pattern repeat. This isn’t a product to learn on the first install — it’s one our crews train on specifically because the details at scale determine whether the finished roof reads as intended.
SELECT ShingleMaster is fewer than 1 percent of U.S. roofers. For a luxury-tier home with a six-figure roof replacement project, that credential matters. SureStart PLUS provides 50-year non-prorated coverage plus 25-year workmanship — the financial protection that justifies the luxury-tier investment. And on the install side, we run the full Integrity Roof System (matching starter, CertainTeed ridge caps, synthetic underlayment, ice-and-water shield at eaves and valleys, proper intake plus exhaust ventilation) on every Grand Manor project. No shortcuts. No substitutions.
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Notes From the Field — What We Actually Install
I’ve installed Grand Manor on custom estate homes in Barrington, luxury lake-front properties along the Fox River, and premium new-construction builds in Crystal Lake. Our most common Grand Manor orders are Weathered Wood (for Craftsman-era estates), Colonial Slate (for Colonial and Federal-style custom builds), and Stonegate Gray (for modern luxury and transitional designs). The oversized 13.5-by-50-inch shingle scale reads proportional on homes where standard architectural shingles would look visually undersized.
Installation spec is detailed. We stage Grand Manor material differently than standard shingles because the oversized dimensions and 320-pound-per-square weight require larger lay-down area and different lift logistics. Exposure is 5 inches, same as Presidential Shake TL but applied across the wider shingle footprint. Nailing pattern is 6-nail standard for wind warranty upgrade. Every course staggers 6 inches minimum to prevent visible pattern repeat on the large roof planes typical of estate-scale homes. Ridge caps are CertainTeed’s hip-and-ridge specifically designed to match the Grand Manor profile — we don’t substitute standard ridge caps, which would create a visible scale mismatch at the ridge line.
For a McHenry County homeowner deciding between Grand Manor and synthetic composite (F-Wave, Brava), the honest answer is: synthetic composite has a longer lifespan (50+ years vs 30-40 for Grand Manor) and typically better impact resistance. Grand Manor has better warranty coverage through SELECT ShingleMaster SureStart PLUS (50-year non-prorated) and comes in at a more accessible luxury price point. For homeowners who want the ultra-premium asphalt aesthetic for a generation of ownership, Grand Manor is the right call. For homeowners building a generational home where permanence is the priority, synthetic composite wins on lifespan. We’ll walk through the tradeoffs in the showroom with sample boards.
Other CertainTeed Products We Install
Every CertainTeed shingle line we install. IHC is SELECT ShingleMaster certified — fewer than 1% of U.S. roofers. SureStart PLUS warranty coverage available on every product.
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Landmark
Standard architectural / workhorse
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Landmark Pro
Premium / Max Def / 20% heavier
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Landmark Premium
Max asphalt content / heaviest
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Landmark ClimateFlex
Class 4 impact / insurance discount
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NorthGate ClimateFlex
Premium Class 4 / 160 mph WindProven
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Presidential Shake TL
Luxury / triple-laminate shake
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Presidential Shake IR
Luxury shake + Class 3 impact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Grand Manor “ultra-premium” vs. just “premium”?
Three things separate Grand Manor from the rest of the CertainTeed asphalt lineup. First: oversized 13.5-by-50-inch shingles (vs standard ~12-by-36). Second: 320 pounds per square — the heaviest CertainTeed asphalt shingle. Third: WindProven-eligible wind warranty to 160 mph (only Grand Manor and NorthGate ClimateFlex qualify). These features make Grand Manor the right spec for estate-scale luxury homes where standard architectural shingles wouldn’t match the architectural weight of the project.
What’s WindProven and why does it matter?
WindProven is CertainTeed’s no-maximum-wind-speed wind warranty. Most shingle wind warranties have a speed cap (110 mph, 130 mph). WindProven covers shingle failure from wind at any speed up to 160 mph — no cap. Grand Manor and NorthGate ClimateFlex are the two CertainTeed products that qualify for WindProven when installed with qualifying components (CertainTeed starter strip, ridge caps, and integrity roof system). For lake-front homes, corner lots, or homes on exposed farmland, WindProven is a real advantage.
Does Grand Manor look like real cedar shake?
Grand Manor’s random shadow pattern and oversized dimensions replicate hand-split cedar shake aesthetics. From typical viewing distance (20-40 feet), most observers read it as cedar. Up close, an expert can tell it’s asphalt. From the sidewalk or driveway on a luxury estate home, it reads as the intended cedar aesthetic. The key difference from Presidential Shake TL is that Grand Manor’s oversized dimensions look more proportional on large estate homes where Presidential’s smaller scale would look visually small.
What’s the warranty on Grand Manor?
CertainTeed’s Limited Lifetime material warranty. Through IHC’s SELECT ShingleMaster certification, the product qualifies for SureStart PLUS: 50-year non-prorated material coverage plus 25-year workmanship coverage. Non-prorated means the warranty value doesn’t decrease over 50 years. Workmanship coverage means install errors are covered for 25 years, not just product defects. WindProven wind warranty adds coverage up to 160 mph when qualifying components are installed.
Is Grand Manor the right roof for a typical 2,500-square-foot home?
Probably not, and I’ll be direct about that. Grand Manor is scaled for estate-size homes (5,000+ square feet) or homes with complex architectural roof planes that need visual weight. On a standard 2,500-square-foot home with straightforward architecture, Landmark Pro or Presidential Shake TL is almost always the right call — you get the quality upgrade without the ultra-premium pricing or the oversized scale that might look out of proportion. We’ll tell you honestly during the consultation whether your home is a Grand Manor home or a Landmark Pro/Presidential Shake home.
How does the cost compare to synthetic composite shake (F-Wave, Brava)?
Grand Manor typically comes in below synthetic composite on material cost, though above standard architectural asphalt. Exact pricing varies by project scope, but for a McHenry County luxury home, Grand Manor is a more accessible luxury option than synthetic composite while providing the ultra-premium asphalt aesthetic. Synthetic composite offers a longer lifespan (50+ vs 30-40 years) and often higher impact resistance, so the premium over Grand Manor buys permanence. We’ll quote all three during the consultation if you want to compare.
