Roofing material comparison chart
|
Protection /
Benefits |
Galvatile
systems |
Other stone
coated steel systems |
Concrete
Tile & Shake |
Architectual
Composition Shingle |
Wood
Shake |
| Lightweight** | 1.8 lbs / sq. ft Average roof 5,040 lbs |
1.5 lbs / sq. ft Average roof 4,200 lbs |
9.5 lbs / sq. ft Average roof 36,000 lbs |
3-4 lbs / sq. ft Average roof 10,050 lbs |
3.5 lbs / sq. ft Average roof 10,500 lbs |
| Fire Protection |
Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Fair |
| Hail | Level 4 resistant best available |
Excellent | Good | Fair | Poor |
| Wind | 120 MPH Warranty |
120 MPH Warranty |
Fair* | Fair* | Poor |
| Weathering | Lifetime Warranty |
Lifetime Warranty |
Good | Fair | Poor |
| Ice / Snow | Excellent | Excellent | Poor | Good | Fair |
| Resale value | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Fair | Fair |
| Ratings based on comparison with Galvatile, as determined from manufacturers' specifications | |||||
