NorthGate ClimateFlex
by CertainTeedNorthGate ClimateFlex is CertainTeed's premium rubberized architectural shingle: a polymer-modified asphalt shingle with a UL 2218 Class 4 impact rating, the highest impact rating published for asphalt shingles, in the deep Max Def color palette. For homeowners who want a Class 4 rubberized shingle, this is the CertainTeed line we compare against Landmark PRO. MATCHWORK™ installs NorthGate ClimateFlex across Central Ohio. CertainTeed's published specifications are below.
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Manufacturer Specifications
Performance, Protection, and Coverage
The numbers below are CertainTeed's published specifications for NorthGate ClimateFlex.
Impact, Fire, and Wind Ratings
- UL 2218 Class 4 impact resistance, the highest impact rating in the UL 2218 standard
- UL Class A fire rating, the highest rating for roofing
- 110 mph wind resistance; CertainTeed offers upgrades up to 160 mph when the roof is installed with specified CertainTeed starter and hip & ridge accessories over a full tear-off
- Two-piece laminated fiberglass construction
Rubberized Construction
- SBS polymer-modified (rubberized) asphalt that stays flexible and absorbs impact
- Max Def color palette: richer, deeper blends; availability varies by region
- 30-year StreakFighter algae-resistance warranty from CertainTeed against black streak staining when installed with CertainTeed algae-resistant hip and ridge
- Screen displays approximate colors. We bring physical samples to your estimate
CertainTeed Warranty
- CertainTeed backs NorthGate ClimateFlex with a lifetime limited transferable warranty
- 10-year SureStart protection from CertainTeed
- Manufacturer warranties are provided and administered by CertainTeed
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What It Looks Like
Designer Depth in Max Def Colors
NorthGate ClimateFlex carries the depth and shadow lines of a designer shingle, the kind of roof that reads as an upgrade from the street, not a compromise you made for impact resistance. The Max Def blends lean into the deep charcoals, weathered browns, and slate grays that pair well with the brick and stone elevations common across Dublin, New Albany, and Upper Arlington.
Because color availability varies by region, we confirm the current Ohio palette and bring physical samples to your estimate rather than asking you to pick from a screen.
Who It Suits
Homes in the Hail Path
Hail comes with Central Ohio's spring and summer storms, and some neighborhoods get hit more often than others. If you want a Class 4 shingle, NorthGate ClimateFlex is the CertainTeed line we price next to Landmark PRO.
Manufacturer Warranty
How CertainTeed Covers NorthGate ClimateFlex
- CertainTeed backs NorthGate ClimateFlex with a lifetime limited transferable warranty against manufacturing defects for residential applications.
- CertainTeed includes 10-year SureStart protection and a 30-year StreakFighter algae-resistance warranty (when installed with CertainTeed algae-resistant hip and ridge) with NorthGate ClimateFlex.
- CertainTeed publishes a 15-year, 110 mph wind-resistance warranty for NorthGate ClimateFlex, with an upgrade path to 160 mph when the roof is installed with specified CertainTeed starter and hip & ridge accessories.
- Manufacturer warranties are provided and administered by CertainTeed. Complete terms, limitations, and transfer rules are in CertainTeed's warranty documents, not on this page.
Straight From CertainTeed
Official Documents & Resources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Class 4 impact rating actually mean?
Class 4 is the highest level in UL 2218, the standard impact test for roofing. CertainTeed's impact-resistant shingles, including NorthGate ClimateFlex, are tested to withstand a two-inch steel ball dropped from twenty feet without cracking.
NorthGate ClimateFlex or Landmark ClimateFlex: what's the difference?
Both are rubberized, polymer-modified shingles with a UL 2218 Class 4 impact rating. NorthGate ClimateFlex is the premium tier: it comes in CertainTeed's Max Def color palette and carries a 30-year StreakFighter algae-resistance warranty, where Landmark ClimateFlex carries a 25-year StreakFighter warranty in the classic Landmark look. We price both on your estimate so you can compare.
Who handles the manufacturer coverage on my shingles?
Manufacturer warranties are provided and administered by CertainTeed. Ask us which CertainTeed warranty applies to your roof, and see the full terms on CertainTeed's warranty page.
The Lineup
Compare the CertainTeed Lineup We Install
The differences come down to impact rating, color depth, algae-resistance coverage, and architectural look.
Architectural Shingles
CertainTeed's core architectural shingle: dual-layer laminate, StreakFighter algae resistance, and a wide CertainTeed color range.
Heavier laminate, Max Def colors, and StreakFighter algae resistance.
CertainTeed's premium rubberized shingle: Max Def colors and StreakFighter algae resistance.
The heaviest of CertainTeed's classic-look Landmark shingles, with StreakFighter algae resistance.
A rubberized Landmark: polymer-modified asphalt and StreakFighter algae resistance.
Cool-roof colors made to reflect solar heat, in the standard Landmark profile.
Designer & Luxury Shingles
Luxury multi-layer shingle with the look of hand-split wood shake.
Multi-layer luxury shingle with the look of quarried slate, suited to larger homes and traditional architecture.
A scalloped-edge slate-look designer shingle for distinctive, historic-leaning roofs.
A mid-tier slate-look designer shingle with deep shadow lines.
A luxury slate-look shingle with true depth and dimension; select-area availability.
Landmark, NorthGate, ClimateFlex, Solaris, Max Def, StreakFighter, SureStart, Presidential, Grand Manor, Carriage House, Highland Slate, and Belmont are trademarks of CertainTeed.