Last year, as we began to get into the question of the type shingle we wanted, one overriding consensus was reached: It was decided that the shingles that we would use in Chimney Hills would be unusual and distinctive in appearance and of good quality. In reaching a common agreement on which shingles these would be, we researched and discussed laminated shingles from all the manufacturers. Thus, we were exposed in public forum (board meetings) to all the various types of shingles on the market. From all of these, three were selected that everyone felt represented the criteria of being desirable in appearance and being of good quality. After this was accomplished, it was submitted to Chimney Hills Homeowners, who subsequently approved the three shingles. The bottom line is this: until a manufacturer comes forward with a new, unusual, distinctive and quality shingle, we will not be approving any substitutes. This should not, however, deter any of you from helping in the search for these new acceptable shingles. When one is found and you wish to use it, please submit it to the Architectural Committee and we will give it an honest appraisal.

Remember our roofing covenants when your insurance company insists they replace your hail damaged roof. Following are the currently approved CHE roofing materials which are described more fully in the CHE Directory in the Covenant section.

The approved laminated (or composite ) shingles and the approved color(s) are listed here for everyone's information:

Elk Capstone: 30-year, transferable warranty
 with a 10-year sure start. 
Approved color: Fossil Gray:

                                                                                   7304 E. 87th St.

     CertainTeed Independence: 40-year,  with a 5-year sure start.
    Approved color: Weathered Wood:

8603 S. 77th E. Pl.

CertainTeed Grand Manor: Lifetime warranty with a 10-year sure start.
    Approved color: Colonial Slate:

8715 S. 73rd E. Ave.

 

NOTE: the term sure start means the company will completely replace the shingle, at no cost to the owner, for the designated sure start period. This replacement will, of course, be per the terms of the warranty issued by each manufacturer.

Our thanks to Chimney Hills resident Larry Wilson of Pro-Tech Roofing who assisted us in providing these photos and roofing information. If you are looking for a roofing firm, please consider giving Larry a call at 250-7663.

Approval Criteria for Shingles Not Currently on Approved List:

Some of you folks may find you want to consider a shingle that is not now on the approved list. In such case there are a few things you should keep in mind which may help in getting your selection approved by the architectural committee. Listed below are the important criteria that you should use in finding that distinctive shingle:

Color: The intent is to simulate or be harmonious with the color of weathered wood shingles or slate (in the case of Capstone). If this presents itself as a problem, use the colors above as a guideline.

Shingle Appearance: We will look favorably on a shingle design having a lot of surface definition with a strong profile. It should have a distinctive, and not a common, appearance. If it looks exactly like wood shingles or resembles slate, so much the better. Almost certainly this means that you should be looking at a laminated shingle type - we will not approve flat-appearing, low-cost shingles. This type shingle would be in opposition to the developed concepts as approved by the vote of the homeowners.

Manufacturer: It is possible that others will want to use the shingle you might have selected and had approved. Because of this possibility we would not want to approve a shingle that is not fully backed by the manufacturer. In other words, if a company has a reputation for not standing behind their product, we will work to exclude that company from Chimney Hills Estates.

Chimney Hills E-mail:                    CHE Hot Line: 481-8608
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