Class 4 Upgrade — New Construction Home, Emory Farms Hutto TX
New construction shingle upgrade in Emory Farms, Hutto. Homeowner upgraded from builder-grade shingles to CertainTeed NorthGate Class 4 before move-in.
Project Details
- Location
- Emory Farms, Hutto, TX
- Service
- New Installation
- Roof Size
- 2,100 sq ft
- Material
- CertainTeed NorthGate Class 4 — Charcoal
- Completed
- 2024
Builder-installed standard shingles on new construction; homeowner wanted Class 4 upgrade before occupancy.
Class 4 NorthGate installed before move-in; insurance discount locked in from day one; no hail exposure on standard shingles.
About This Project
Most production builders in Hutto's new construction corridors install the cheapest shingle that meets code — typically a standard 3-tab or entry-level architectural with no impact rating. This Emory Farms homeowner did their homework and decided to pay the upgrade cost before closing rather than deal with their first hail claim in 3-5 years.
CertainTeed NorthGate is a Class 4 impact-resistant architectural shingle with a 30-year warranty and a profile that reads as a clean, standard architectural shingle to any HOA. We coordinated with the builder to schedule our work after framing and rough-in but before interior finishes — standard on these pre-close upgrades.
The insurance benefit is immediate: by reporting Class 4 material to their carrier on day one, the homeowner locked in a lower premium before ever making a claim. Over 20 years, that discount easily exceeds the upgrade cost.
Project Highlights
- Pre-close builder upgrade
- CertainTeed NorthGate Class 4
- Insurance discount from day one
- New construction coordination
- Hutto permit and inspection
