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