Match the fixed stuff
Your stone, brick, and siding are not changing. Pick a roof color that works with them.
Shingle colors
Pick your shingle and color.
Tap a shingle line, then a color, and see it on a house. We install GAF shingles as a GAF Certified contractor and Owens Corning shingles as an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor. Each line looks and performs a little differently, so the main differences are listed with every one.
GAFOwens Corning
GAF
Timberline NS shingles
Color selected:
Charcoal
A dark gray-black blend. Clean and timeless.
All 7 colors offered in Colorado: Charcoal, Barkwood, Hickory, Pewter Gray, Shakewood, Slate, Weathered Wood.
- Look
- A classic, even-toned shadow look. The most budget-friendly Timberline shingle.
- Hail rating
- No impact class listed by GAF.
- Best for
- Rentals, budget jobs, or anyone who wants an architectural look for less.
- Price level
- $ on GAF's own $ to $$$$ scale
GAF
Timberline HDZ shingles
Color selected:
Pewter Gray
A true medium gray with light and dark flecks.
High Definition colors
Bold Definition colors (new for 2026)
All 14 colors offered in Colorado: Pewter Gray, Barkwood, Birchwood, Charcoal, Hickory, Hunter Green, Mission Brown, Shakewood, Slate, Weathered Wood, Chestnut Valley, Cliffside, Midnight Mesa, Sierra Sand.
- Look
- GAF's #1-selling shingle. Classic laminated architectural look with High Definition color blends.
- Hail rating
- UL 2218 Class 3 impact rating.
- Algae
- 25-year StainGuard Plus algae limited warranty.
- Wind
- LayerLock technology. Qualifies for the WindProven limited wind warranty with the required GAF accessories.
- Price level
- $$ on GAF's own $ to $$$$ scale
GAF
Timberline UHDZ shingles
Color selected:
Pewter Gray
A true medium gray with light and dark flecks.
All 6 colors offered in Colorado: Pewter Gray, Barkwood, Charcoal, Shakewood, Slate, Weathered Wood.
- Look
- GAF's patented Dual Shadow Line gives a thicker, deeper, more wood-shake look than Timberline HDZ.
- Hail rating
- UL 2218 Class 4, thanks to GAF's UltraMat fiberglass mat. Class 4 is the top rating.
- Algae
- 30-year StainGuard Plus PRO algae limited warranty, the longest GAF offers.
- Wind
- LayerLock technology. Qualifies for the WindProven limited wind warranty with the required GAF accessories.
- Price level
- $$$ on GAF's own $ to $$$$ scale
GAF
Timberline AS II shingles
Color selected:
Charcoal
A dark gray-black blend. Clean and timeless.
All 7 colors offered in Colorado: Charcoal, Barkwood, Hickory, Pewter Gray, Shakewood, Slate, Weathered Wood.
Timberline AS II colors look like the matching Timberline HDZ colors, so the house pictures are the same.
- Look
- Same classic Timberline look as HDZ.
- Hail rating
- UL 2218 Class 4. Made with SBS-modified asphalt for rubber-like flexibility, so it takes hail better. May qualify for an insurance discount.
- Algae
- 25-year StainGuard Plus algae limited warranty.
- Best for
- Hail country. The tough choice if hail is your biggest worry.
- Price level
- $$$$ on GAF's own $ to $$$$ scale
GAF
Grand Sequoia shingles
Color selected:
Weathered Wood
A taupe and gray-brown blend, like aged wood.
All 5 colors offered in Colorado: Weathered Wood, Autumn Brown, Cedar, Charcoal, Mesa Brown.
- Look
- A designer shingle. Oversized, artisan-cut tabs that look like thick, rustic wood shakes.
- Hail rating
- UL 2218 Class 4, per GAF, because the shingle is bigger and thicker than a standard architectural shingle. It is made with regular asphalt, not the rubbery SBS asphalt in Grand Sequoia AS.
- Algae
- 25-year StainGuard Plus algae limited warranty.
- Best for
- Bigger homes and mountain or rustic styles. Heavier: 5 bundles per square instead of 3.
- Price level
- $$$$ on GAF's own $ to $$$$ scale
GAF
Grand Sequoia AS shingles
Color selected:
Charcoal
A very dark gray, almost black.
All 4 colors offered in Colorado: Charcoal, Adobe Sunset, Dusky Gray, Weathered Wood.
Charcoal and Weathered Wood look like the regular Grand Sequoia colors, so they use the same house pictures.
- Look
- The same oversized, artisan-cut wood-shake look as Grand Sequoia.
- Hail rating
- UL 2218 Class 4. Made with SBS-modified asphalt for rubber-like flexibility and more impact resistance. May qualify for an insurance discount.
- Algae
- 25-year StainGuard Plus algae limited warranty.
- Build
- 4 bundles per square, where regular Grand Sequoia is 5.
- Price level
- $$$$ on GAF's own $ to $$$$ scale
Owens Corning
Oakridge shingles
Color selected:
Black Walnut
Black, with an even mix of black and dark brown granules.
All 7 colors offered in Colorado: Black Walnut, Brownwood, Desert Tan, Driftwood, Estate Gray, Onyx Black, Teak.
- Look
- A laminated architectural shingle in popular colors. A step up from basic 3-tab shingles.
- Hail rating
- No impact class listed by Owens Corning.
- Nailing
- A full double layer in the nailing zone for better holding power.
- Wind
- Wind resistance rated 110/130 MPH by Owens Corning.
- Price level
- $ compared with the other Owens Corning lines we install
Owens Corning
TruDefinition Duration shingles
Color selected:
Brownwood
A dark, warm brown with flecks of black and orange.
All 14 colors offered in Colorado: Brownwood, Chateau Green, Desert Rose, Driftwood, Estate Gray, Midnight Plum, Onyx Black, Peppercorn, Sand Castle, Sierra Gray, Slatestone Gray, Teak, Terra Cotta, Williamsburg Gray.
See the brochure (PDF)TruDefinition Duration on owenscorning.com
- Look
- TruDefinition color blends with crisp contrast and a defined shadow line.
- Hail rating
- UL 2218 Class 3 impact rating. Our most recommended shingle for the money.
- Nailing
- SureNail technology, a strip of tough woven fabric in the nailing zone for grip.
- Wind
- Wind resistance up to 160 MPH when Owens Corning's installation requirements are met.
- Price level
- $$ compared with the other Owens Corning lines we install
Owens Corning
Duration STORM shingles
Color selected:
Antique Silver
A neutral light gray from a mix of white and gray granules.
All 7 colors offered in Colorado: Antique Silver, Brownwood, Desert Tan, Driftwood, Estate Gray, Onyx Black, Teak.
Duration STORM colors that share a name with a Duration color use the same house picture.
- Look
- The same TruDefinition look as Duration.
- Hail rating
- UL 2218 Class 4, the top rating, thanks to WeatherGuard, a polymer backing built into the shingle. May qualify for an insurance discount.
- Nailing
- SureNail technology, like Duration.
- Wind
- Wind resistance up to 160 MPH when Owens Corning's installation requirements are met.
- Price level
- $$$ compared with the other Owens Corning lines we install
Owens Corning
Duration FLEX shingles
Color selected:
Black Sable
Black with a dark brown undertone, from brown, taupe, and dark gray granules.
All 9 colors offered in Colorado: Black Sable, Brownwood, Driftwood, Estate Gray, Onyx Black, Sand Dune, Storm Cloud, Summer Harvest, Teak.
Duration FLEX colors that share a name with a Duration color use the same house picture.
- Look
- The same TruDefinition look as Duration, plus colors you can only get in FLEX, like Summer Harvest, Owens Corning's 2027 Shingle Color of the Year.
- Hail rating
- UL 2218 Class 4. Made with SBS polymer-modified asphalt, so the shingle is pliable and tougher, especially in storms. May qualify for an insurance discount.
- Price level
- $$$$ compared with the other Owens Corning lines we install
Owens Corning
Woodcrest shingles
Color selected:
Carbon
Black, from a mix of dark gray and black granules.
All 6 colors offered in Colorado: Carbon, Chestnut, Granite, Mesquite, Sycamore, Timber.
- Look
- A designer shingle with a rustic, textured look of wood shake, without the upkeep.
- Hail rating
- Listed by Owens Corning as UL 2218 Class 4.
- Build
- A short 4-inch exposure and 6 bundles per square, twice the bundles of Duration, so it is thicker and heavier on the roof.
- Wind
- Wind resistance rated 130 MPH by Owens Corning.
- Price level
- $$$$ compared with the other Owens Corning lines we install
These are the colors each brand lists for Colorado Springs. Colors on a screen are close, not exact, and the house pictures are illustrations. Before you pick, we will bring real samples so you can see them on your house in Colorado sunlight.
Side by side
How the shingle lines compare.
Every line here is a lifetime limited warranty shingle. The big differences are the look, the hail rating, and the price.
| Shingle | Look | Hail rating (UL 2218) | Colorado colors | Price level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAF Timberline NS | Flatter, even-toned, budget-friendly look | No rating listed | 7 | $ |
| GAF Timberline HDZ | Classic architectural look. GAF's #1 seller | Class 3 | 14 | $$ |
| GAF Timberline UHDZ | Thicker, deeper look with a Dual Shadow Line | Class 4 | 6 | $$$ |
| GAF Timberline AS II | Same look as HDZ, made tougher for hail | Class 4 | 7 | $$$$ |
| GAF Grand Sequoia | Oversized designer tabs that look like wood shakes | Class 4 | 5 | $$$$ |
| GAF Grand Sequoia AS | Grand Sequoia look, made with rubbery SBS asphalt for hail | Class 4 | 4 | $$$$ |
| Owens Corning Oakridge | Laminated look with softer color blends. A step up from 3-tab | No rating listed | 7 | $ |
| Owens Corning TruDefinition Duration | TruDefinition color blends with a SureNail strip | Class 3 | 14 | $$ |
| Owens Corning Duration STORM | Same look as Duration, Class 4 for hail | Class 4 | 7 | $$$ |
| Owens Corning Duration FLEX | Same look as Duration, rubbery SBS shingle, Class 4 | Class 4 | 9 | $$$$ |
| Owens Corning Woodcrest | Designer shingle with a rustic wood-shake look | Class 4 | 6 | $$$$ |
Price levels compare lines within each brand, from $ (lowest) to $$$$ (highest). GAF levels are GAF’s own. Class 4 is the top impact rating, and some insurance companies give a discount for it. GAF says hail damage is not covered by its shingle warranties, so hail is an insurance claim. Facts from gaf.com and owenscorning.com, checked October 2026. See warranty programs.
Brochures
Read the maker’s brochures.
The official brochures and data sheets straight from GAF and Owens Corning. Owens Corning brochures open in a new tab, and GAF brochures download to your device, so this page stays right where you left it.
- GAFTimberline Collection brochureTimberline NS, Timberline HDZ, Timberline UHDZ. PDF from gaf.com.
- GAFArmorShield Series brochureTimberline AS II, Grand Sequoia AS. PDF from gaf.com.
- GAFDesigner Shingles Collection brochureGrand Sequoia. PDF from gaf.com.
- Owens CorningOakridge data sheetOakridge. PDF from owenscorning.com.
- Owens CorningDuration Beauty BookTruDefinition Duration. PDF from owenscorning.com.
- Owens CorningDuration STORM data sheetDuration STORM. PDF from owenscorning.com.
- Owens CorningDuration FLEX Beauty BookDuration FLEX. PDF from owenscorning.com.
- Owens CorningWoodcrest and Woodmoor Signature Collection brochureWoodcrest. PDF from owenscorning.com.
Choosing a color
Tips for picking a roof color in Colorado Springs.
Check with your HOA
Many Colorado Springs neighborhoods need HOA approval for roof colors. We can help you get the details they ask for.
See it in sunlight
Colorado sun changes how colors look. We bring real samples so you can see them on your house.
Think about hail
GAF Timberline UHDZ, Timberline AS II, Grand Sequoia, and Grand Sequoia AS, and Owens Corning Duration STORM, Duration FLEX, and Woodcrest are rated Class 4 for impact. Ask about them, or about a Fortified roof.
- 40+Years of family roofing
- 1993J.R.B. registered in Colorado
- 5,000+Roofs finished
- A+BBB, accredited since 2016
Fortified Roof certified installer
GAF Certified Residential Roofing Contractor
Owens Corning Preferred ContractorBBB A+ Accredited Business since 2016PPRBD licensed #14165, B-D-1 ExteriorsLicensed and insured. Pikes Peak Regional Building license #14165. 810 permits pulled since 1999. 24/7 emergency tarping and board-up.
Questions
Straight answers.
Which brand is better, GAF or Owens Corning?
Both make excellent shingles, and we install both. We will show you samples and help you pick what fits your house and budget.
What is the difference between Timberline HDZ and UHDZ?
UHDZ has GAF's Dual Shadow Line, so it looks thicker and more dimensional. It is also rated Class 4 for impact, where HDZ is Class 3, and it has a longer algae warranty.
What is the difference between Timberline AS II and HDZ?
They look about the same. Timberline AS II is made with SBS-modified asphalt, which is more flexible and earns a Class 4 impact rating. Some insurance companies give a discount for Class 4.
What is the difference between Duration, Duration STORM, and Duration FLEX?
They share the same TruDefinition look. Duration is rated Class 3 for impact. Duration STORM adds a polymer backing called WeatherGuard, and Duration FLEX is made with rubbery SBS asphalt. Both are rated Class 4, the top rating.
What is Grand Sequoia?
A GAF designer shingle with oversized, artisan-cut tabs that look like thick wood shakes. It comes two ways. Regular Grand Sequoia is made with standard asphalt. Grand Sequoia AS is the impact-resistant version, made with rubbery SBS asphalt. GAF lists both as Class 4.
What is Woodcrest?
An Owens Corning designer shingle with a rustic wood-shake look. It has a short 4-inch exposure and 6 bundles per square, and Owens Corning lists it as Class 4 for impact.
Are these the only colors?
These are the colors each brand lists for Colorado Springs. Some colors vary by supplier, so we will confirm what is available when you choose.
Can I see real samples?
Yes. We bring real shingle samples so you can see them on your house before you decide.