Materials Comparison
         
Composition (asphalt shingles)  
Advantages

 

 

many colors and types

easy to repair

fire resistant

 

     

 

 

 
  Metal    
Advantages

available in different looks

many colors

light weight

durable

long life span (at least 50 years)

low maintenance

can be installed over existing roofs

excellent performance in high wind, hail and rain

environmentally friendly

 

 

 
 
  Ruberoid (Modified Bitumen)      
Advantages

Increased Flexability

Improved protection over traditional tar and gravel

Long term durability