How HP Technology Can Save Contractors Time And Money

Article Last Revised: January 23, 2017

What is HP Technology? The simple answer is that HP stands for high performance.

The better question might be: how do Atlas HP shingles, which feature a bigger nailing area, bigger exposure and bigger wind warranty, help contractors save time and money?

Bigger Exposure

Atlas Shingles with HP Technology are a full 14 inches high with a 6-inch exposure.

“Atlas Shingles with HP Technology save me time and money,” said Dirk Gowder, owner of Ryno Roof Systems in Atlanta, GA. “The extra 3/8 inch of shingle exposure does add up. I can use 160 fewer shingles and 5,750 fewer nails on a standard 40-square job. Since my guys are nailing fewer shingles, they get on and off the roof faster and more efficiently, then get on to the next job.”

The challenges that installers and technicians face, especially from fatigue, is the risk of improper installation. The bigger and more prominent nailing area dramatically reduces the chance of problems occurring.

“Another advantage of the bigger exposure is the better look it gives the roof,” he said. “I’ve always felt the smaller exposure on other architectural shingles makes the roof look a bit “busy” when viewed from the street. The larger exposure with Atlas shingles featuring HP Technology gives the roof a grander appearance.”

Bigger Nailing Area

The FASTAC^® double sealant line on the HP shingles doubles as a quick seal and a visible 1¼-inch nailing area, which Gowder notes is a big advantage on the job.

“The larger quick-nail sweet spot helps my crew minimize mistakes while increasing install speed, and makes it easier for the installers to make sure they are driving through both shingle layers,” he said.

“We normally get hot summers, being based in the Southeastern U.S., and our crew inevitably experiences fatigue. The more fatigued they are, the greater the possibility they could mis-nail the shingle. The sweet spot gives my hard-working crew a bigger nailing target, which results in a more accurate and secure shingle-to-shingle installation for our customers.”

Bigger Wind Warranty

Atlas roofing shingles with HP Technology are backed by a 130 mph wind warranty – the biggest in the industry, and all with a four-nail application.

Those features are a big advantage for contractors, Gowder said, but also an important benefit for homeowners.

“Safety and security are always important for homeowners,” he said, “and wind-resistant HP shingles are designed to stay put on the roof.

“As a contractor, I like the material savings we get when using only four nails per shingle. But I believe the real advantage is knowing that the chance of mis-nailing a shingle plummets when our installers are fastening four nails as opposed to five or six nails. And we can still offer the customer a 130 mph wind warranty.”

Bigger Technology. Bigger Performance.

Atlas offers a wide variety of roof shingles designed with HP Technology. Available in Pinnacle^® Pristine, StormMaster^® Shake, HP shingles are loaded with features contractors want and benefits homeowners need. For more information on HP Technology, log into your AtlasRoofing.com/Pro account today or create an account today.