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COMPOSITION ROOFS QUALIFYING FOR PREMIUM DISCOUNT


The Roofing Materials listed below qualify as UL Class-4 or UL 2218

  • Elk Corporation
    Elk Prestique Xtra
  • Atlas Roofing Corporation
    Mod 90 Storm Master
  • Certainteed Corporation
    XT-30-IR (3 tab) Land Mark Special IR Presidential IR
  • Malarkey Roofing Company
    Alaskan (3 tab)
    Hurricane
    Legacy
  • Owens Corning
    Weather Guard HP

What is a UL 2218 or Class 4 Rating?
If roofing materials resist perforation when struck by a steel ball 2" in diameter dropped from a height of 20 ft., a UL listing of 2218 or Class 4 is given.

Benefits of Impact Resistant Roofs:

  • A significant discount on insurance premiums every year
  • The discount transfers to the New Owner in most insurance plans.
  • Better performance under high wind conditions.
  • Potential savings on deductible since the likelihood of roof damage is reduced 19% to 30% in selected

Most Affordable Impact Resistant Shingles


Impact resistant shingles that have an asphalt composition base are generally more affordable than other impact resistant roofing products. There are several types of asphalt composition shingles that qualify as impact resistant:
1. Modified Asphalt - These shingles have the appearance of standard asphalt composition shingles but rubber modifiers have been added to the asphalt that increase the flexibility and durability of the shingles. The two main companies that produce asphalt roofing are Malarkey Roofing and Atlas Roofing.

2. Standard Asphalt - Most shingles made of standard asphalt do not carry a UL 2218 impact resistant rating. However, as of January 1, 2007, four roofing manufacturers had asphalt shingles meeting the highest Class 4 rating.