Quick answer: A shingle upgrade can be worth it when the look and product differences matter to you and the installed price fits your budget. For CertainTeed Landmark versus Landmark PRO, Max Def is a color palette associated with Landmark PRO. Ask for two quotes with the same roof scope so you can see the real price difference.
Try the color test · Check the upgrade
Wondering what the upgrade would cost on your roof? Ask Greenawalt to compare Landmark and Landmark PRO using the same written work scope.
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What changes when you choose Landmark PRO?
CertainTeed describes Landmark PRO as a thicker, heavier shingle with Max Def color blends designed for more depth and contrast than standard Landmark colors. This is a product decision as well as a color decision. Compare the current product sheets, roof system components, warranty documents, and installed prices for your home. Color availability and specialty versions can vary.
Compare the published specifications: CertainTeed currently lists both Landmark and Landmark PRO as UL 2218 Class 3 impact resistant and Class A fire rated. Its product pages list 25 years of StreakFighter algae-resistance coverage for Landmark and 30 years for Landmark PRO. Confirm the exact product, availability, and warranty documents in your written proposal; those ratings alone do not explain every price difference.
Try it: find a roof color that fits the whole house
Darrien Null is Greenawalt Roofing’s Sales Manager and leads the sales team. He starts color conversations with what will stay on the home: siding, brick, stone, trim, windows, gutters, and the front door. He also asks what you might change later and whether HOA or historic-district rules narrow the choices. Take that list outside with physical samples before choosing from a screen. Meet Darrien and read his approach.
Cool siding or gray stone?
Start with a few gray and charcoal physical samples. Check them next to the permanent materials in daylight and shade.
Warm brick, tan siding, or wood tones?
Try weathered or brown blends beside the brick or siding. Watch for a warm roof color that clashes with cool trim.
Want a bolder roof?
Use a full-house visualization and a physical sample before deciding. Think about whether a future siding change would still work with that color.
Three-minute test: Place two or three samples outside. Look from the curb in morning light and afternoon shade. Use CertainTeed ColorView as a planning aid, then confirm the actual product and color with your contractor. A screen image will not exactly predict your finished roof.
Is the upgrade worth it for your roof?
- Request installed prices for Landmark and Landmark PRO using the same measured roof and work scope.
- Compare the exact shingle line, starter, ridge, underlayment, flashing, and ventilation.
- Read the current manufacturer and contractor warranty terms, including exclusions.
- Decide whether the visible difference matters enough to you for the quoted price difference.
There is no universal dollar premium or resale payoff. Ask Greenawalt to show both options in writing for your specific home.
A homeowner’s color-change story
In a Greenawalt customer review, Sierra Kaufman describes having products explained and changing the roof color after the initial estimate. Her experience shows why it helps to discuss color before the order is final. It is one customer’s account, and product availability and change terms depend on the job.
Why consider Greenawalt?
Greenawalt Roofing is listed by CertainTeed as a ShingleMaster PREMIER contractor. Construction Business Review recognized Greenawalt as its Roofing and Exterior Services Company of the Year for 2025. These company credentials are reasons to include us in your comparison; the right shingle still depends on your home, preferences, and written quote.
Quick answers
Does every Max Def color cost extra?
Max Def is the Landmark PRO palette. Compare actual Landmark and Landmark PRO installed proposals, and ask whether your selected color or specialty product has a different price or availability.
Will the installed roof look exactly like the sample?
No. Lighting, roof pitch, viewing distance, and surrounding colors change the appearance. Check samples outdoors and use visualization as a guide.
What about black streaks?
Dark roof streaks are often algae, which differs from color fading. CertainTeed lists StreakFighter algae resistance for Landmark PRO; read the current warranty for the selected product and installation.
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