Atlas Chalet Defective Shingles

Earlier this year the insurance commissioner did take some action.

Atlas chalet defective shingles.

Some atlas chalet roofs were found to have extensive damage as soon as one year after installation. There is a lot of conflicting information being spread out there about the atlas chalet shingle. This bubble expands in sunlight and permits blistering and cracking which cause early granule loss more moisture absorption and a shorter useful life for the shingles. 2nd class action lawsuit cases are still being deliberated as can be found with a simple google search.

American family insurance agreed to pay a. Having atlas chalet shingles on your roof doesn t automatically mean your roof is defective or the shingles have to be replaced. Atlas chalet shingles were created to provide homeowners with a more affordable alternative to true architectural shingles. Atlas denies the shingles are defective and so far no judge has ruled otherwise.

However due to frequent cracking blistering and other defective issues they were discontinued and taken off the market. According to a class action lawsuit against atlas the chalet line is susceptible to water penetration which leads to premature blistering cracking and excessive loss of granular surface. If you don t see any clear signs of leaking or damage inside your home or on the roof you likely don t have to worry about the shingles. The complaint alleges that atlas chalet shingles are defective made in a way that allows moisture to enter the shingle where it creates a gas bubble.