Presidential Shake IR

Presidential Shake IR (Impact Resistant) is a CertainTeed residential shingle roofing product made of two laminated layers with a puncture-resistant nonwoven reinforcement on its back surface. The reinforcement adds an extra level of impact resistance: the shingle can withstand the force of a two-inch steel ball dropped from twenty feet without cracking.

The shades, textures, sculpted edges and staggered design give the roof the look of wood shakes. The shingles are algae resistant and help protect against staining or discoloration caused by algae.

The shingle has a fiber glass mat base with ceramic-coated mineral granules embedded in refined, water-resistant asphalt. The laminated pieces are bonded with an asphaltic cement. The back surface carries a nonwoven reinforcement, and the shingles have a self-sealing adhesive applied.

• Overall dimensions: 14 1/4 inches by 40 inches
• Weather exposure: 4 inches
• Shingles per square (Presidential Shake IR): 90
• Approximate weight per square: 350 lb

• ASTM D3018 Type I and ASTM D3462
• Fire, Presidential Shake IR: ASTM E108 Class A and UL 790 Class A
• Wind, Presidential Shake IR: ASTM D3161 Class F and ASTM D7158 Class H
• Impact, Presidential Shake IR: UL 2218 Class 4
• ICC-ES ESR-1389 and ESR-3537
• CSA Standard A123.5
• Miami-Dade County Product Control approved
• Florida Product Approval FL5444
• Meets TDI windstorm requirements

Slopes of 4 inches per foot and greater are recommended for optimum appearance. Low-slope applications from 2:12 to less than 4:12 use WinterGuard Waterproofing Shingle Underlayment, or an equivalent meeting ASTM D1970, or two layers of 36-inch wide felt shingle underlayment meeting ASTM D226, D4869 or D6757 lapped 19 inches, over the entire deck.

The Class 4 impact resistance applies when the shingles are installed in a new roof or tear-off application and not by roofing over existing shingles. Above 21 inches per foot, Presidential Shake IR is nailed with nine nails and roofing cement spots under each tab.

Presidential Starter IR forms the two-layered starter course. Cedar Crest IR or Mountain Ridge shingles in a like color cap the hips and ridges, and the availability of hip and ridge shingles varies by region.

Presidential Shake IR carries a lifetime limited transferable warranty against manufacturing defects for the original homeowner, plus 10 years of SureStart Protection.

The shingle is built from a fiber glass base and a protective outer layer, with color blending technology in the granule surface. A locking system holds the shingles in place in high winds. Self-sealing adhesive strips bond each course.

• NailTrak feature: marks clear nailing targets
• Algae resistance: StreakFighter technology guards against black streaks
• Impact rating: UL 2218 Class 4
• Fire rating: UL Class A
• Wind: designed to withstand winds up to 110 mph

The standard Presidential Shake is rated UL 2218 Class 3, so the Class 4 rating separates the IR shingle from it.

• Residential: lifetime limited transferable warranty
• Group-owned or commercial: 50-year limited transferable warranty
• StreakFighter algae resistance: 30-year warranty
• SureStart protection: 10 years
• Wind-resistance warranty: 15 years at 110 mph, with an upgrade to 130 mph available
• The 130 mph upgrade requires CertainTeed starter and CertainTeed hip and ridge products