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Roofing Material Comparison
| Protection Benefits |
Gerard Stone-Coated Steel |
Concrete Tile |
Fiber Cement |
Architectural Composition Shingle |
Wood
Shake |
| Lightweight |
1.4 lbs/sq. ft., Average Roof 4,200 lbs |
9-15 lbs/ sq. ft., Average Roof 36,000 lbs. |
6 lbs/ sq/ ft., Average Roof 18,000 lbs. |
3-4 lbs/ sq. ft., Average Roof 10,500 lbs. |
3.5 lbs/ sq. ft., Average Roof 10,500 lbs. |
| Fire |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Fair |
| Ice/Snow |
Excellent |
Poor |
Poor |
Good |
Fair |
| Hail |
2½" Hailstone Warranty |
Good |
Fair |
Fair |
Poor |
| Wind |
120 mph Warranty |
Fair |
Fair |
Fair |
Poor |
| Weathering |
Lifetime |
Good |
Good |
Fair |
Poor |
| Earthquake |
Lightweight, Added Shear Strength |
Poor |
Fair |
Good |
Fair |
| Environment |
No Tear-Off Required, Recyclable |
Fair |
Fair |
Poor |
Fair |
| Re-Sale |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Fair |
Fair |
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