| Product |
Features |
Appearance |
| Asphalt Shingles: Primarily
used on residential homes and the most popular products in the US
residential roofing market. Asphalt shingles offer consumers the
broadest array of colors, shapes, and textures available, an expansive
range of styles, match most types of architectural designs and achieve
virtually any desired aesthetic effect affordable. |
Inexpensive, 15-25 year life expectancy, good fire
safety |
 |
| Wooden Shake/Shingle: Wood
roofing is predominately made from cedar, but can also be made from
redwood and southern pine. The primary difference between the shakes and
shingles is that shingles are machine-sawn while shakes are hand split
for a rougher appearance. |
Great appearance, 8-25 year life expectancy |
 |
| Tile: Tile roofing has a
rich, beautiful look that any homeowner would be proud to have. Made
from concrete or clay, it is a durable but fairly expensive roofing
material. Tile is available in a variety of colors and finishes. |
Great appearance, up to 50 year life expectancy |
 |
| Slate: Considered almost
indestructible, however, it is more expensive than other roofing
materials. True natural slate is available in a variety of sizes,
widths, colors, textures, and patterns. |
Great appearance, up to 50 year life expectancy |
 |
| Metal: Metal roofs have a
wide range of price as well as aesthetic choices. |
Up to 50 year life expectancy, exceptional fire
protection |
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