Been looking into shingles lately since my roof is due for replacement soon, and the IKO Dynasty line caught my eye. Heard some mixed opinions from neighbors, one swears by them, another said they're just okay for the money. Um, figured I'd toss up a quick poll here to see what the general vibe is:
What’s your take on IKO Dynasty shingles?
- Love 'em, would recommend
- Meh, they're alright
- Had issues, wouldn't buy again
- Never tried 'em but curious
Feel free to drop your two cents below if you've got personal experience...
Installed quite a few Dynasty roofs over the past couple years, here's my quick take:
- Solid wind resistance, holds up well in storms.
- Colors and texture look sharp, customers generally happy with aesthetics.
- Price point is decent—not top-tier but good bang for the buck.
- Had one batch with minor granule loss issues...but warranty handled it smoothly.
Overall, they're reliable enough for most homes. Not my absolute favorite shingle out there, but definitely a solid choice if you're looking at mid-range options.
- Glad to hear warranty handled the granule loss smoothly... warranties can be hit-or-miss in my experience.
- Had Dynasty shingles installed about 3 yrs ago—mostly satisfied, especially with the look and how they've handled some nasty winds.
- Only gripe is that I've seen a bit more algae staining than I'd hoped. Not a dealbreaker, but something to consider if your roof gets a lot of shade.
- Curious if anyone else noticed that, or maybe it's just my shady backyard trees causing trouble?
I've noticed algae staining can be pretty common with shingles, especially in shaded or damp areas. Even shingles labeled as "algae-resistant" sometimes struggle under heavy tree cover or limited sunlight. Had a similar issue on one of our properties—ended up trimming back some branches to let more sunlight through, and it helped quite a bit. Have you considered any preventive maintenance like zinc strips or treatments to keep the algae at bay?
Had a similar issue on one of our properties—ended up trimming back some branches to let more sunlight through, and it helped quite a bit.
Algae buildup is definitely something to keep an eye on, especially in shaded areas. Zinc strips can be effective, but another thing to consider might be exploring shingles specifically designed with copper granules—they tend to offer a bit more resilience against algae growth. I've seen some homeowners opt for these with decent results, though trimming branches, like mentioned earlier, is also a practical step to increase sunlight exposure and airflow.
