Elevate your home with Home Genius Exteriors, setting the standard in Pittsburgh by offering full-service solutions for roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters and insulation. We support our veterans and communities by supporting local and national charitable organizations through our Home Genius Cares initiative. With an Owens Corning® Platinum Preferred designation, we also offer flexible payment options, industry leading warranties and a wide range of premium products tailored for your home. It’s time for a different experience, entrust your next home project to a genius and schedule your free inspection today!
"Friendly, Great Communication, Fast Completion. Same Address, New Home!"
Ashley S on May 2025
Elevate your home with Home Genius Exteriors, setting the standard in Pittsburgh by offering full-service solutions for roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters and insulation. We support our veterans and communities by supporting local and national charitable organizations through our Home Genius Cares initiative. With an Owens Corning® Platinum Preferred designation, we also offer flexible payment options, industry leading warranties and a wide range of premium products tailored for your home. It’s time for a different experience, entrust your next home project to a genius and schedule your free inspection today!
"Friendly, Great Communication, Fast Completion. Same Address, New Home!"
Ashley S on May 2025
Elevate your home with Home Genius Exteriors, setting the standard in Altoona by offering full-service solutions for roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters and insulation. We support our veterans and communities by supporting local and national charitable organizations through our Home Genius Cares initiative. With an Owens Corning® Platinum Preferred designation, we also offer flexible payment options, industry leading warranties and a wide range of premium products tailored for your home. It’s time for a different experience, entrust your next home project to a genius and schedule your free inspection today!
"I was so impressed with every part of this process! The crew of 5 completed the job in one day! They were efficient, professional, and meticulous in their work and in their clean up. They worked very well as a team and were responsive to my questions and my requests. They were of good cheer throughout. Great guys! They were wonderful!!! Tyler, my Project Manager, was beyond amazing! He was always accessible for me and very generous with his time and support. He answered my every question, was a great problem solver and made me feel like I was in good hands throughout … and, indeed, I WAS! His customer service was A+++… to the MAX! Home Genius Exteriors is well represented with Tyler! And, also, with Matthew, the salesman who was very thorough in his inspection of my roof situation. He explained things well and made me feel very confident in choosing Home Genius Exteriors. My gratitude also goes out to Sakshi, who came to my door and helped set up an appointment."
Jennene L on May 2025
Elevate your home with Home Genius Exteriors, setting the standard in Altoona by offering full-service solutions for roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters and insulation. We support our veterans and communities by supporting local and national charitable organizations through our Home Genius Cares initiative. With an Owens Corning® Platinum Preferred designation, we also offer flexible payment options, industry leading warranties and a wide range of premium products tailored for your home. It’s time for a different experience, entrust your next home project to a genius and schedule your free inspection today!
"I was so impressed with every part of this process! The crew of 5 completed the job in one day! They were efficient, professional, and meticulous in their work and in their clean up. They worked very well as a team and were responsive to my questions and my requests. They were of good cheer throughout. Great guys! They were wonderful!!! Tyler, my Project Manager, was beyond amazing! He was always accessible for me and very generous with his time and support. He answered my every question, was a great problem solver and made me feel like I was in good hands throughout … and, indeed, I WAS! His customer service was A+++… to the MAX! Home Genius Exteriors is well represented with Tyler! And, also, with Matthew, the salesman who was very thorough in his inspection of my roof situation. He explained things well and made me feel very confident in choosing Home Genius Exteriors. My gratitude also goes out to Sakshi, who came to my door and helped set up an appointment."
Jennene L on May 2025
Planet Roof is the best choice for all of your roofing needs. With over 15 years experience, we can do it all. We take pride in our customer satisfaction, and getting the job done right, the first time! Call us today! We look forward in working with you for years to come.
"Best choice we ever made. Nathan was very professional . The crew was great. My wife and I are so glad that we picked Planet Roof. We totally recommend them to anyone that wants great work done."
John B on March 2025
Planet Roof is the best choice for all of your roofing needs. With over 15 years experience, we can do it all. We take pride in our customer satisfaction, and getting the job done right, the first time! Call us today! We look forward in working with you for years to come.
"Best choice we ever made. Nathan was very professional . The crew was great. My wife and I are so glad that we picked Planet Roof. We totally recommend them to anyone that wants great work done."
John B on March 2025
Bachman's Roofing is a family-operated company with over 50 years of experience in roofing, exteriors, and solar solutions. Recognized as one of the top 30 roofers nationwide, and renowned for exceptional craftsmanship and outstanding customer service.
Bachman's Roofing is a family-operated company with over 50 years of experience in roofing, exteriors, and solar solutions. Recognized as one of the top 30 roofers nationwide, and renowned for exceptional craftsmanship and outstanding customer service.
For 45+ years, MHI Roofing has served the residential and commercial roofing needs of Pittsburgh-area homeowners and business owners. Whether you're interested in a full roof replacement or minor roof repairs, we proudly offer free estimates and factory-certified service. MHI Roofing has the tools, knowledge, and experience to make your roofing project a success. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"The sales rep was well educated on every aspect of roofing. Every complaint that I had about my old roof was addressed in my proposal. He had plenty of props with him that he used to explain how MHI's solution would address my concerns. Low pressure and very knowledgeable. The installation team was very good and efficient. I was impressed. I was particularly pleased that they agreed to take my chimneys down and insulate the flues before covering the chimneys with new wood. I know I was in a tight location and was impressed with their efforts to minimize the damage to my landscaping and the neighbors' property. Great job! Thank you."
John H on September 2024
For 45+ years, MHI Roofing has served the residential and commercial roofing needs of Pittsburgh-area homeowners and business owners. Whether you're interested in a full roof replacement or minor roof repairs, we proudly offer free estimates and factory-certified service. MHI Roofing has the tools, knowledge, and experience to make your roofing project a success. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"The sales rep was well educated on every aspect of roofing. Every complaint that I had about my old roof was addressed in my proposal. He had plenty of props with him that he used to explain how MHI's solution would address my concerns. Low pressure and very knowledgeable. The installation team was very good and efficient. I was impressed. I was particularly pleased that they agreed to take my chimneys down and insulate the flues before covering the chimneys with new wood. I know I was in a tight location and was impressed with their efforts to minimize the damage to my landscaping and the neighbors' property. Great job! Thank you."
John H on September 2024
For over four decades, Solarshield has been a cornerstone in the Central Pennsylvania community, distinguishing ourselves with a legacy of family ownership and a comprehensive suite of home remodeling services. Since our humble beginnings in 1978, we've grown from a small, passionate team to a renowned home improvement authority with a flagship office and showroom in Altoona, PA. Our clients' happiness is the bedrock of our operations, a principle that has earned us a stellar A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and the loyalty of households across Clearfield, Centre, Cambria, Blair, & Bedford Counties. We are not just committed to meeting expectations; we aim to exceed them, ensuring that every customer's experience is tailored, and every home project is a testament to our commitment to job satisfaction.
"Joe and Tyler did a great job installing 13 windows and a sliding door. They truly know Andersen products and how to correctly install them. Also did all this in two days."
Joan H on January 2017
For over four decades, Solarshield has been a cornerstone in the Central Pennsylvania community, distinguishing ourselves with a legacy of family ownership and a comprehensive suite of home remodeling services. Since our humble beginnings in 1978, we've grown from a small, passionate team to a renowned home improvement authority with a flagship office and showroom in Altoona, PA. Our clients' happiness is the bedrock of our operations, a principle that has earned us a stellar A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and the loyalty of households across Clearfield, Centre, Cambria, Blair, & Bedford Counties. We are not just committed to meeting expectations; we aim to exceed them, ensuring that every customer's experience is tailored, and every home project is a testament to our commitment to job satisfaction.
"Joe and Tyler did a great job installing 13 windows and a sliding door. They truly know Andersen products and how to correctly install them. Also did all this in two days."
Joan H on January 2017
As a premier company specializing in residential and commercial roofing services, we are dedicated to providing customer service that is second to none. Whether you have a new construction project or need to replace an old or damaged roof, we offer roofing repair and replacement services.
"Professional Construction Solutions and Brandon have been our best experience with home contractors ever. Our needs were listened to, the work was done in a timely manner, and work quality was good. They installed our rather large roof in 4 days and cleaned up very well. I got quick responses to my concerns. Price was fair. Altogether we were very pleased and have no hesitation in recommending them for roofing work."
Nidhi G on October 2020
As a premier company specializing in residential and commercial roofing services, we are dedicated to providing customer service that is second to none. Whether you have a new construction project or need to replace an old or damaged roof, we offer roofing repair and replacement services.
"Professional Construction Solutions and Brandon have been our best experience with home contractors ever. Our needs were listened to, the work was done in a timely manner, and work quality was good. They installed our rather large roof in 4 days and cleaned up very well. I got quick responses to my concerns. Price was fair. Altogether we were very pleased and have no hesitation in recommending them for roofing work."
Nidhi G on October 2020
Elevate your home with Home Genius Exteriors, setting the standard in Altoona by offering full-service solutions for roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters and insulation. We support our veterans and communities by supporting local and national charitable organizations through our Home Genius Cares initiative. With an Owens Corning® Platinum Preferred designation, we also offer flexible payment options, industry leading warranties and a wide range of premium products tailored for your home. It’s time for a different experience, entrust your next home project to a genius and schedule your free inspection today!
"Overall the project was an excellant and easy experience. I decided to take a chance on a pre-sales person who stopped by walking the neighbor hood, and I'm glad I did in this case. The sales person was very professional and explained the entire process in detail. The work crews did a great job. I had a new metal roof, new gutters and gutter guard installed. The materials they used were top quality products and the metal roof was purchased from a US company. The support people were responsive to questions that I had after the project was complete and thoroughly answered my questions. There were a few small details missed or not done according to the sales person's explanation, but I discussed those with the support people. Overall I would definitely use this company again for other projects if the need should arise."
Gary M on May 2025
Elevate your home with Home Genius Exteriors, setting the standard in Altoona by offering full-service solutions for roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters and insulation. We support our veterans and communities by supporting local and national charitable organizations through our Home Genius Cares initiative. With an Owens Corning® Platinum Preferred designation, we also offer flexible payment options, industry leading warranties and a wide range of premium products tailored for your home. It’s time for a different experience, entrust your next home project to a genius and schedule your free inspection today!
"Overall the project was an excellant and easy experience. I decided to take a chance on a pre-sales person who stopped by walking the neighbor hood, and I'm glad I did in this case. The sales person was very professional and explained the entire process in detail. The work crews did a great job. I had a new metal roof, new gutters and gutter guard installed. The materials they used were top quality products and the metal roof was purchased from a US company. The support people were responsive to questions that I had after the project was complete and thoroughly answered my questions. There were a few small details missed or not done according to the sales person's explanation, but I discussed those with the support people. Overall I would definitely use this company again for other projects if the need should arise."
Gary M on May 2025
Planet Roof is a premier roofing contractor based in Canonsburg, PA, known for its dedication and expertise in residential and commercial roofing services. With a team of licensed professionals, they offer an array of services including roof repairs and replacements. They specialize in different roofing materials like asphalt shingles and metal roofs, ensuring high-quality and durable solutions. Planet Roof is committed to customer satisfaction, offering free detailed quotes, competitive pricing, and a stress-free experience throughout the project. They emphasize regular roof maintenance to prevent future expensive repairs, advocating for a proactive approach to roofing care. With a focus on innovative solutions like solar-reflective coatings and eco-friendly materials, Planet Roof also educates clients to make informed decisions about their roofing needs.
"Someone from Planet Roof came to my parents' house to give them an estimate for a roof (shingle) replacement (1,900 sf). After spending over an hour looking around, the gentleman gave my dad an estimate for $37,000! After my dad declined, he then dropped his estimate 2 more times and said the lowest he can go is $14,000. When my dad asked why he didn't start that low, he replied "well some people will pay the $37,000". He also went on to tell my dad how this was an investment, and he wouldn't get anything lower (keep in mind my dad is a disabled senior on a fixed income). When my dad told him he already received a quote from another company for $8,500 - he was followed by questions of who was that cheap and asked why my dad would even have him come out (when every company should know that most people would/should get multiple estimates). Do NOT recommend this company!"
Abbey S on November 2024
Planet Roof is a premier roofing contractor based in Canonsburg, PA, known for its dedication and expertise in residential and commercial roofing services. With a team of licensed professionals, they offer an array of services including roof repairs and replacements. They specialize in different roofing materials like asphalt shingles and metal roofs, ensuring high-quality and durable solutions. Planet Roof is committed to customer satisfaction, offering free detailed quotes, competitive pricing, and a stress-free experience throughout the project. They emphasize regular roof maintenance to prevent future expensive repairs, advocating for a proactive approach to roofing care. With a focus on innovative solutions like solar-reflective coatings and eco-friendly materials, Planet Roof also educates clients to make informed decisions about their roofing needs.
"Someone from Planet Roof came to my parents' house to give them an estimate for a roof (shingle) replacement (1,900 sf). After spending over an hour looking around, the gentleman gave my dad an estimate for $37,000! After my dad declined, he then dropped his estimate 2 more times and said the lowest he can go is $14,000. When my dad asked why he didn't start that low, he replied "well some people will pay the $37,000". He also went on to tell my dad how this was an investment, and he wouldn't get anything lower (keep in mind my dad is a disabled senior on a fixed income). When my dad told him he already received a quote from another company for $8,500 - he was followed by questions of who was that cheap and asked why my dad would even have him come out (when every company should know that most people would/should get multiple estimates). Do NOT recommend this company!"
Abbey S on November 2024
For over four decades, Solarshield has been a cornerstone in the Central Pennsylvania community, distinguishing ourselves with a legacy of family ownership and a comprehensive suite of home remodeling services. Since our humble beginnings in 1978, we've grown from a small, passionate team to a renowned home improvement authority with a flagship office and showroom in Altoona, PA. Our clients' happiness is the bedrock of our operations, a principle that has earned us a stellar A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and the loyalty of households across Clearfield, Centre, Cambria, Blair, & Bedford Counties. We are not just committed to meeting expectations; we aim to exceed them, ensuring that every customer's experience is tailored, and every home project is a testament to our commitment to job satisfaction. At Solarshield, excellence is not just a goal; it's our tradition. Backed by industry accolades and recognized by Qualified Remodeler Magazine as a Top 500 company, our seasoned professionals bring unmatched expertise to your home improvement projects. From initial consultation to the final touches, our team ensures integrity, excellence, and personalized service are at the forefront of every job. Reach out to us at (800) 862-2000 or garrett.solarshield@gmail.com.
"the guys were real hard workers and did an excellent job. It's a beautiful metal roof on my Victorian house."
Joanne K on March 2025
For over four decades, Solarshield has been a cornerstone in the Central Pennsylvania community, distinguishing ourselves with a legacy of family ownership and a comprehensive suite of home remodeling services. Since our humble beginnings in 1978, we've grown from a small, passionate team to a renowned home improvement authority with a flagship office and showroom in Altoona, PA. Our clients' happiness is the bedrock of our operations, a principle that has earned us a stellar A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and the loyalty of households across Clearfield, Centre, Cambria, Blair, & Bedford Counties. We are not just committed to meeting expectations; we aim to exceed them, ensuring that every customer's experience is tailored, and every home project is a testament to our commitment to job satisfaction. At Solarshield, excellence is not just a goal; it's our tradition. Backed by industry accolades and recognized by Qualified Remodeler Magazine as a Top 500 company, our seasoned professionals bring unmatched expertise to your home improvement projects. From initial consultation to the final touches, our team ensures integrity, excellence, and personalized service are at the forefront of every job. Reach out to us at (800) 862-2000 or garrett.solarshield@gmail.com.
"the guys were real hard workers and did an excellent job. It's a beautiful metal roof on my Victorian house."
Joanne K on March 2025
Three-tab shingles provide 15 to 30 years of service, with actual performance depending on installation quality, local weather patterns, and maintenance practices. Homes in regions with extreme temperature fluctuations or frequent storms may experience shorter lifespans, often closer to 15 to 20 years. Regular maintenance and prompt repairs can help maximize your roof's functional lifespan.
The cost difference stems primarily from material composition and manufacturing complexity. Three-tab shingles feature a single-layer design requiring less raw material than the multi-dimensional construction of architectural products. While this makes them more affordable initially, they offer less wind resistance and shorter warranty periods than their architectural counterparts.
Warning signals include curled or buckled shingles, bare spots where granules have disappeared, missing shingles, visible cracks, and granule accumulation in gutters. Inside your home, water stains on ceilings, light penetration through roof boards, or sagging sections indicate serious problems. Industry professionals recommend evaluation for replacement when roofs approach 20 years of age.
While technically possible in some situations, installing new shingles over existing ones is not recommended by roofing professionals. This approach adds considerable weight to your roof structure, prevents proper inspection of the underlying deck, and may create moisture issues. Many building codes limit homes to a maximum of two roofing layers, requiring complete removal before new installation if that limit has been reached.
Your local climate significantly impacts both installation requirements and long-term performance. Regions with severe weather conditions often require additional reinforcement measures that increase installation costs. Performance-wise, three-tab shingles have lower wind resistance ratings compared to premium options, making them less suitable for hurricane-prone regions. In hot climates, specialized reflective shingles may be recommended to improve energy efficiency.