Shingle vs metal
Asphalt shingles vs metal roof
Installed cost, service life, weight, warranty and resale — side by side.
Material comparisons
4 matrices. Each one names a pick and says why, then shows the rows the pick was made on — installed cost, service life, weight, warranty and repairability.
Roofing materials
3 comparisons
Asphalt grades
Architectural vs 3-tab shingles
The two asphalt grades compared on cost per square, wind rating and life.
Tile vs asphalt
Tile roof vs shingle roof
Concrete and clay tile against asphalt: weight, framing, cost and climate fit.
Repair, leaks & storm damage
1 comparison
Low-slope membrane
TPO vs EPDM roofing
Low-slope membranes compared on seams, service life, installed cost and repairability.