Pros and Cons of Northgate Climaflex Shingles for Your Commercial Roof

Hello Metro Detroit! Bill Burkhardt, Jr. here from Four Seasons Kanga Roof. We have been hopping to it since 2006, and as we proudly celebrate our 20 Year Anniversary (2006-2026), we remain dedicated to proving there is a better way to serve our team, clients, and community through the roofing industry.

If you own or manage a commercial building in the Tri-County Metro Detroit area—specifically those in the 5,000 to 100,000 square foot range—you know that choosing the right roofing material is a major financial decision. Today, I want to answer a question we get all the time: Are CertainTeed’s Northgate Climaflex shingles the right choice for my commercial roof?

We operate on the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), meaning transparency and truth are at our core. We believe in being upfront about the good and the bad so you can make an educated choice. Let’s break down the realities of this system.

The Pros of Northgate Climaflex Shingles

When evaluating high-performance shingles for your commercial property, this product brings serious advantages to the table.

• They are the thickest and heaviest SBS shingle offered by Certainteed.
• They are class four impact resistant.
• They have the longest lifespan of any dimensional shingle offered by Certainteed.
• They offer the Max Def color patterns to increase the curb appeal of your commercial building.
• Greater flexibility for when they can be installed. They can be installed in colder climates due to the sbs flexibility. This flexibility expands what months in Michigan it is safe to do a commercial shingle roof installation.

The Cons of Northgate Climaflex Shingles

We live by the core value “We Do What It Takes,” and that means giving you the honest drawbacks so there are no surprises.

• They are the most expensive up front cost for your commercial building.
  • However, this also means they have the lowest life-cycle cost for your building. 
• They offer a limited color selection. They have about half of the color offerings of the Landmark Pro shingle line. 

Why Trust Four Seasons Kanga Roof for Your Installation?

Whether your building needs a steep-slope shingle solution or a low-slope/flat roof system (PVC, TPO, EPDM), installation expertise matters just as much as the material. We are incredibly proud to have achieved Elevate Master Contractor Status for 3 out of the past 4 years, placing us in the top 1% of commercial roofers nationally and holding the certification of Premier Shingle Master Contractor through Certainteed. We strictly follow the installation guidelines of trusted industry leaders like CertainTeed, GAF, Elevate, and Carlyle, and adhere to the highest standards set by the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) and Roofing Contractor Magazine.

Before any of our technicians step foot on your property, they have rigorously practiced their craft on our in-house training simulator. This guarantees safety and precision.

If your roof only needs repairs, we use a menu-style straightforward pricing guide. This ensures total transparency and guarantees you get the “best price period.” Furthermore, for our residential homeowners in Macomb and Oakland Counties, we back our work with an industry-exclusive 100% Satisfaction Money Back Guarantee and our famous Apples to Apples Guarantee. Our BBB Torch Award for ethics proves that we deliver Remarkable Service, every single time.

Don’t just take my word for it. Here is what one of our amazing clients recently had to say on Google:

“Daveon just completed our annual roof inspection. He was both friendly and professional. I appreciate his sharp attention to detail in helping us maintain our roof. Daveon has a great smile.” — Elizabeth R.

For more information on our Commercial Shingle Roofing options or our Exterior Maintenance Programs, visit www.kanga-roof.com. You can book an appointment by calling 586-566-0308 or booking online at https://kanga-roof.com/schedule-inspection-now/.

Stay dry, and have a Kanga-Rific day!

Bill Burkhardt, Jr.

VP & Owner, Four Seasons Kanga Roof