Chicagoland Residential Shingle Roofing

Architectural shingles are one of the most common shingle roofing products used throughout the Chicagoland area because of their durability and affordability. Architectural shingles are manufactured with multiple layers of asphalt fused on top of each other. The result is a richer, multidimensional quality that looks a bit like wood or slate roofing. Architectural shingles come in a wide variety of colors to match the exterior decor of any home.

Replacing a roof is inevitable – changing the color or style of your shingles is a great way to put a personal touch on your home and add real value. Matrix Exteriors only uses quality products from GAF and CertainTeed. When installing these products we use the corresponding components that work together to give you the best roofing system available. Contact Us today for a free, no-obligation estimate.

Top-Quality Shingles from GAF & CertainTeed

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GAF Timberline HDZ Shingles

A Timberline HDZ® roof is so much more than shingles. It’s layers of protection, working together to help keep your home safe from rain, snow, sun, and wind. Timberline HDZ® Shingles are America’s best selling roof shingle because of their excellent quality and variety of color options. Timberline HDZ® Shingles also feature GAF Time-Release Algae-Fighting Technology, for long-lasting algae-fighting power, and come with a 25-year StainGuard Plus™ Algae Protection Limited Warranty against blue-green algae discoloration.

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GAF Timberline HDZ Shingles

Select a Color	Barkwood Birchwood Charcoal Fox Hollow Gray Harvest Blend - Appalachian Sky Harvest Blend - Cedar Falls Harvest Blend - Golden Harvest Harvest Blend - Nantucket Morning Hickory Hunter Green Mission Brown Pewter Gray Shakewood Slate Weathered Wood Williamsburg Slate Clear

GAF Designer Shingles

GAF Grand Sequoia Shingles

Artisan-crafted shapes combined with oversized tabs result in a sophisticated beauty unmatched by typical shingles. Some homes, like some people, were made for a natural setting. They feel deeply connected to the mountains, or the desert, or the shore. They convey a strong sense of place, as if they’d always been there. Grand Sequoia® Lifetime Designer Shingles make your home an integral part of the beauty surrounding it. Featuring a custom color palette and an unrivaled artisan-crafted design, Grand Sequoia® Shingles make a dramatic, sophisticated statement on a wide range of home styles.

SELECT A COLOR	Autumn Brown Cedar Charcoal Mesa Brown Weathered Wood Clear

GAF Woodland Shingles

The stylish look of hand-cut European shingles with 21st-century style at an incredibly affordable price. Stylish and surprisingly affordable, Woodland® Shingles are where modern technology meets old-world tradition. The custom color palette, designed exclusively for GAF by color industry expert Patricia Verlodt, features subtle blends with contrasting colors that are designed to enhance your home’s exterior and give it unexpected depth and beauty. So your roof will not only last— it’ll be the talk of your neighborhood!

Select A Color	Castlewood Gray Cedarwood Abbey Clear

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CertainTeed Shingle Options & Available Colors

CertainTeed shingles are backed by 100+ years of manufacturing excellence. From product design and engineering, all the way through to final delivery, CertainTeed remains dedicated to providing the industry with reliable, high-quality roofing that offers long-term beauty and value.

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CertainTeed Landmark Shingles

For homeowners seeking true peace of mind, Landmark® shingles are the high-quality, reliable choice for beautifying and protecting a home. With a dual-layered design that emulates the dimensionality of true wood shake, Landmark asphalt shingles offer the heaviest weight and widest array of color options in their class, allowing you to create or re-create the ideal look for your home with confidence. Backed by a 100+ year legacy of trusted manufacturing performance, all Landmark shingles include CertainTeed’s industry-leading, lifetime-limited warranty.

Select a Color	Burnt Sienna Cobblestone Gray Colonial Slate Driftwood Georgetown Gray Heather Blend Moire Black Pewter Resawn Shake Weathered Wood Clear

CertainTeed Landmark Pro Shingles

Landmark PRO provides the reliable quality of Landmark, along with greater durability and eye-catching Max Def colors. Engineered with two laminated layers to replicate the dimensional appearance of true wood shake, Landmark PRO offers peace-of-mind on projects that call for a premier aesthetic at an affordable price. Backed by a 100+ year legacy of trusted performance, all Landmark PRO shingles include CertainTeed’s industry-leading, lifetime-limited warranty.

Select a Color	Max Def Burnt Sienna Max Def Coastal Blue Max Def Cobblestone Gray Max Def Colonial Slate Max Def Driftwood Max Def Espresso Max Def Georgetown Gray Max Def Heather Blend Max Def Moire Black Max Def Pewter Max Def Prairie Wood Max Def Red Oak Max Def Resawn Shake Max Def Shenandoah Max Def Weathered Wood Clear

CertainTeed Landmark ClimateFlex Shingles

The latest innovation to CertainTeed’s trusted Landmark® product family, Landmark ClimateFlex® combines the beauty and dimensionality of wood shake roofing with the durable performance of polymer-modified asphalt. This results in a high-quality designer shingle that offers enhanced resistance to damaging hail, superior surface granule adhesion, and all-weather performance to protect a home year-round in any climate. The rubberizing aspects of ClimateFlex technology also provides cold-weather-friendly pliability, allowing contractors to handle and install Landmark ClimateFlex in low temperatures that make standard shingles stiff and brittle.

Select a Color	Burnt Sienna Colonial Slate Heather Blend Moire Black Resawn Shake Weathered Wood Clear

CertainTeed Highland Slate Shingles

CertainTeed’s Highland Slate has the look, texture and tone of natural slate with dark shadow lines to accentuate curb appeal. Each tab is individually colored to provide a rich, deep, hue, and its four-across tab design delivers telling color and contrast.

The weave, pattern and fleck of natural slate is in the essence of the character that Highland Slate brings to your roof. With six premium color blends, Highland Slate is a smooth finish to rugged protection.

Highland Slate is backed by a lifetime limited transferable warranty against manufacturing defects on residential applications.

Protect yourself against the elements with the old-world affordable luxury of Highland Slate.

Select a Color	Black Granite Fieldstone Weathered Wood New England Slate Smokey Quartz Clear

CertainTeed NorthGate ClimateFlex Shingles

NorthGate ClimateFlex designer shingles offer the beauty and dimensionality of wood shake roofing in the form of a durable, polymer-modified asphalt. This results in high-quality roofing that offers enhanced resistance to damaging hail and superior surface granule adhesion (compared to standard asphalt shingles), as well as all-weather performance that protects a home year-round in any climate.

Select a Color	Max Def Burnt Sienna Max Def Driftwood Max Def Espresso Max Def Georgetown Gray Max Def Granite Gray Max Def Heather Blend Max Def Hunter Green Max Def Moire Black Max Def Pewter Max Def Resawn Shake Max Def Weathered Wood Silver Birch Clear

CertainTeed Presidential Shake Shingles

The founding father of wood shake replicas, Presidential Shake established it all. The top tier performance of asphalt, the curb appeal of hand-split cedar shake roofing, and the unwavering quality of CertainTeed.

An intricate shingle design that creates an architecturally beautiful roof
A rich color palette to enhance and complement any home exterior
Less expensive than real wood shake, and practically maintenance free

Select a Color	Aged Bark Autumn Blend Charcoal Black Classic Weathered Wood Shadow Gray Weathered Wood Clear

CertainTeed Presidential Shake TL Shingles

Presidential Shake TL, the luxury shingle with the look of cedar shakes and the performance of one of the finest composition roofing solutions in the industry.

Three layers of material for the industry’s thickest, toughest and heaviest shingle
Sculpted tabs provide the look and beauty of old-world wood shake, but with better performance
Available at a fraction of the cost of natural wood shakes
Unique and rich color selection with options for all tastes

Select a Color	Aged Bark Autumn Blend Charcoal Black Shadow Gray Clear

CertainTeed Carriage House Shingles

From the sweep of a Victorian frame to the symmetry of a Colonial gable, the preservation of timeless architecture accented by steeply pitched roofs is a hallmark of the Carriage House luxury shingle. Carriage House has been painstakingly designed to evoke a unique, hand-crafted look. Equal measures of craftsmanship and architectural creativity are at play in this shingle. With cut-away corners and wide, dark shadow lines, Carriage House creates a one-of-a-kind look of scalloped-edge natural slate—offering the perfect roofline for your home. And the level of protection provided by Carriage House’s super-heavyweight construction makes for a perfect pitch.

Select a Color	Black Pearl Brownstone Colonial Slate Gatehouse Slate Georgian Brick Sherwood Forest Stonegate Gray Victorian Blue Clear

CertainTeed Belmont Slate Shingles

When it comes to replicating the authentic appearance of natural slate, Belmont® truly hits the mark. This luxury shingle’s layered construction and blended coloration – which includes rich hues and high-contrast shadow lines – emulate the classic slate roof look. Made from top-grade roofing asphalt that is reinforced with a strong fiberglass base mat, Belmont is built to endure, and comes backed by CertainTeed’s industry-leading lifetime limited manufacturer warranty.

Class A fire resistance
110 mph wind resistance, upgradable to 130 mph
Class IV impact resistant options available (central U.S. only)
15-year StreakFighter® algae resistance warranty

Select a Color	Black Granite Colonial Slate Gatehouse Slate Shenandoah Stonegate Gray Weathered Wood Clear

CertainTeed Grand Manor Slate Shingles

Some roofs say more about you; about your style; about the home that uniquely showcases your life. Grand Manor says it all with a style and grace that is exceptional from every angle. The best of the best, an ideal choice for homes with great steep sloped roofs.

Randomly placed tabs have shadow lines that provide the wonderful depth and dimension of a natural slate roof
Authentic depth and dimension of natural slate

Select a Color	Black Pearl Brownstone Colonial Slate Gatehouse Slate Georgian Brick Sherwood Forest Stonegate Gray Weathered Wood Clear

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Architectural vs. 3-Tab Shingles: Is Cheaper Better?

Asphalt shingles are a roofing staple all over North America by dint of their low upfront cost and easy installation. They are currently the most significant player in the roofing market, outpacing all other roofing materials by a considerable margin. Asphalt shingles are manufactured in two different types: three-tab and architectural.

Three-tab shingles are distinguished by cutouts—tabs—made along their long lower edge. The result, says Joan Crowe, a technical services director for the National Roofing Contractor’s Association (NRCA), is that “each shingle looks like three separate pieces when installed, but it’s only one.” Three-tab shingles have been around a long time and are still the most economical and most popular shingle today.

Architectural asphalt shingles contain no cutouts, but their lower portions are laminated with an additional asphalt layer. This creates the contoured, dimensional look that gives them their name. Asphalt sealant bonds the layers, reinforcing the shingles’ waterproof capability. Though durable, architectural shingles are not recommended for low-sloping roofs, which are more vulnerable to wind-driven rain.

Although the difference between three-tab and architectural shingles seems superficial, roofers consider the latter a more high-end roofing product. The price difference reflects this, with architectural shingles costing 20% to 40% percent more than three-tab shingles—a difference that can mean up to $1500 more for larger roofs.

But are architectural shingles worth the extra cost? The Answer Is Yes, Unequivocally Yes. Here’s why:

Architectural shingles can be made to resemble premium roofing materials like cedar and slate and are better able to hide imperfections on the roof surface.
Architectural shingles are nearly twice as thick as three-tab shingles and are therefore more durable and less vulnerable to curling.
Weight and wind resistance. Three-tab shingles usually weigh 240 lbs per square and are rated for wind speeds up to 60 mph; architectural shingles weigh 340-440 lbs per square and are rated for wind speeds up to 80-120 mph.
Manufacturer’s warranties. Twenty-five years for three-tab, 40 to 50 years for architectural.

So is it cheaper better? The answer will depend on how you look at things. Three-tab shingles are more affordable upfront, but throughout your roof’s lifetime, architectural shingles can cost less.

Chicagoland Shingle Roofing Projects

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Matrix Exteriors and Custom Interiors is a Chicagoland home improvement company that offers Home Construction, Home Remodeling, and Home Repair services. Located in Naperville, Illinois, we proudly serve the entire Chicagoland area. We believe that our construction skills in and around your home, are second to the relationship we build through honesty and outstanding service. Your satisfaction is our number one goal. Let us finish that “honey do list”.

We’re a real, professional company that provides the friendly, high-caliber service of a family-owned business. We thoroughly clean the job site daily, answer any questions you may have during the project, and treat you and your home with the utmost respect. We take COMPLETE responsibility for the work we do. Let us work for you.

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Chicagoland Home Remodeling and Renovation

Matrix Exteriors and Custom Interiors is a home improvement company that offers Home Construction, Home Remodeling, and Home Repair services. Located in Naperville, Illinois, we proudly serve the entire Chicagoland area. We believe that our construction skills in and around your home, are second to the relationship we build through honesty and outstanding service. Your satisfaction is our number one goal. Let us finish that “honey do list”. We’re a real, professional company that provides the friendly, high-caliber service of a family-owned business. We thoroughly clean the job site daily, answer any questions you may have during the project, and treat you and your home with the utmost respect. We take COMPLETE responsibility for the work we do. Let us work for you.

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Jannene A.

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I found the staff to be very friendly, sincere, and knowledgeable. This was a strong reason to choose this company for their service. The team of staff and workers were helpful, supportive; as well as organized, thorough, and respectful.We were happy with the results, the warranty, and most important, the house looks great!

Alex S.

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Matrix helped me file a claim with State Farm they fought a good strategic fight against State Farm’s inadequate claim amount. The end result was Matrix getting me a pay out for all repairs including gutter leaf guards, couldn’t of done it without them. I recommend Matrix if you need help filing an insurance claim they will handle the entire process from beginning to end with professionalism & there construction team is fast and the house shows great.

jimmy S.

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I hired Matrix to install new siding on my entire home & the entire process was completely smooth & unimpeded from start to finish. Great contractors to do business with.

Jane H.

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Both Matrix Public Adjusters and Matrix Exterior were on time and professional in the job they did!

C. W.

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Ryan, thank you for your help. I was really concerned about how this process would go, but you made it easy and efficient.

Joe M.

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Completely seamless process doing business with Matrix. AAA service.

Taj S.

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Great company! They will fight for you!

Lisa C.

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Top notch responsive service from start to finish. Processes were explained regarding insurance adjuster & agent dealings, as well as installation & payment procedures. Construction crew was efficient, conscientious & worked hard to leave job site as clean as when first arrived.

Thomas S.

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Matrix Exteriors installed new GAF HDZ shingles and gutters (9/18/23), and two weeks later installed new PlyGem Mastic Quest vinyl siding plus aluminum fascia and soffits (10/3/23) on our home. David gave us a very reasonable price for both jobs, he answered all of my many questions in a very timely manner and made sure the jobs were completed on-time to our satisfaction. Charles supervised the roofing job and Al the siding job. Both crews were efficient, professional and polite. They cleaned up after the jobs pretty well. In general, both crews did a great job, and I would hire Matrix Exteriors and their workers again.

Ron V.

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Our story with Matrix Exteriors starts back in Feb 2023. My wife and I were trying to buy a house and the inspection report came up with issues requiring new roof and siding. I called matrix after reading some of the positive reviews and started speaking with David on the phone to get estimates for what these repairs would cost. We tried reaching out to other renovation companies but no one would help provide estimates while we did not own the house (but were in process of buying it). David was very patient and helped provide some details about the renovations and the costs associated with them. Ultimately, having this talk with David helped my wife and I finalize the purchase on our house.Fast forward a few months after moving in and the time had finally come to start our project. We followed up with David, Charles and their team to evaluate renovations on our house… and this was the BEST decision we could have ever made. We were in the market for a full exterior upgrade Roof, Siding, Windows, Fascia, Soffit, Gutters, Garage, chimney paints; all at once. Additionally, my wife was pregnant so we had a tight schedule deadline for Matrix to complete the project. Needless to say Matrix absolutely crushed the project within our budget & finished with 2 weeks before my wife due date!Since the start of the project David and Charles worked hard to help my wife and I transform our house into a modern castle that we are proud to call our own. The team spent some time with us to work out the design options, provide different material samples and David also SIMULATES what your house looks like. We were blown away at how the simulations looked when we first saw them and absolutely knew that we picked the right material and right company to work with. Once the project details were locked David worked with us to keep our project within budget without sacrificing material quality and he helped us meet our goals! Additional note, the Team at Matrix can also work with insurance companies as your public adjuster to help navigate if any insurance coverage opportunities. They did a good job looking out for our behalf.We signed our contract around July and materials took around 2 months to come in (Windows were the long lead time item). All this time the team at matrix provided me regular material status updates and met with me to review the project plan a few days before construction kicked off.LET. ME. JUST. SAY. These guys have the BEST reno team in the business. The construction started in early September and they were finished by Sept 27, less than a month! They knocked the roof out in only 4 hours! The Windows, siding and Stone took the longest but their team was extremely precise and was able to fulfil our unique design choice of horizontal and board and batten on different levels of the house. I think this was such a challenging design combination but these guys crushed it with artist-level precision. The stone front easily became the star of the show and we couldn’t be happier with our decision to go with Versetta Stone which David and Charles recommended. I’d like to also say that the team at Matrix Exteriors are such great and hardworking people, they worked long hours on hot 85-90+ days and during rain to get the job done. These guys are the real deal and have my full appreciation for their hard work on our house.Overall, we love our house. Matrix exceeded every expectation we had with their service, care, quality, and renovation expertise! Our experience could not have been more positive with Matrix Exteriors, if you are in a market for a house renovation these guys should be your first stop. The 500+ 5-star reviews don’t lie and I can say we are definitely happy customers! Just check out the pics of the finished project (and what it was before)!!!

Chintan P.

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The crew was very professional and did a good job in two days, roof, gutters, soffit and fascia. Very satisfied.

Lisa L.

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These guys went above and beyond to help us! This company is amazing!!

Tim G.

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THANK YOU for a great job and business transaction, both well done!!

Chad P.

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Matrix was extremely responsive and fast with my repairs. They worked with me to figure out what I actually needed for my new roof after a hail storm. The owner David was super helpful with colors and showing me where we needed extra venting. Absolutely recommend them to anyone.

Gilad N.

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Matrix did a great job assessing hail damage on my roof, working with the insurance company, and being very open and honest about the process and expectations with me. They went out of their way to cover every angle with me before the project started to make sure there are no surprises, showed up on time, finished on time, were very courteous and professional throughout the day, cleaned after them exceptionally well and did everything they could to address every concern I had. I couldn't be more satisfied!

Chris S.

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Super impressed with the quality of work. Highly recommended.

Tom G.

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Fantastic Team to work with in every way!!! We had a storm which produced golf ball size hail and I called three highly rated home exterior contractors to come out and survey the damage. Two of which told me there wasn't enough damage for an insurance claim, however Charles from Matrix felt strongly otherwise. He took the time to show us all the damage, even on on the 2nd story roof via pictures and drone video, so we decided to make a claim. Matrix handled every detail with our insurance company from start to finish and we now have a new roof, gutters, downspouts and garage doors. Our home looks amazing!!! The owner David was highly involved in the process to ensure our 110% satisfaction. Thank you Matrix!!! Highly recommended!!!

Mujtaba S.

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David, Ryan & Charles were extremely great to work. Competent people.

David H.

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Prabakar T.

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Ryan & David did an excellent. Very thorough and organized.

Marelyne S.

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David was the best! Explained everything in great detail. Quick and painless process. Would recommend!

O. W.

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Matrix did a great job on my home. Dave and Charles were very responsive and ensured the product was finished properly. Matrix is top-notch!!

Patricia G.

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Ryan fought very to get my claim & finally victory happened. Thank you Ryan

Mekhroj K.

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The service that Matrix delivered was beyond what I expected. These people truly go the extra mile to make sure their customers have a good experience. AAA service.

Nancy S.

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Working with Matrix Exteriors was easy, pleasant and expedient. All my exterior choices were quickly available and installed. All employees were industrious, knowledgeable and worked as a team. I was kept well informed concerning the timeline and improvements done at my home. I wish all my encounters with contractors could be this positive. David provided more than was required. I would Truly recommend Matrix Exteriors to everyone.

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