Roofing Product Comparisons - DECRA Roofing …

1 Protection / BenefitsStone Coated Steel PanelsConcrete & Clay TileFiber CementArchitecturalShinglesWood ShakeSynthetic CompositeStanding - Avg. Roof: 3,700 to 4,500 - 15 Roof: 18,000 to 45,000 Avg. Roof:18,000 - 4 Avg. Roof: 7,500 to 12,000 - 2 Avg. Roof: 4,500 to 6,000 - 3 Avg. Roof: 7,500 to 9,000 - Roof: 3,750 to 4,500 FireClass A Rated MaterialClass A Rated MaterialClass A Rated MaterialClass A Rated MaterialClass B or C no rating if untreatedClass A or Cunderlayment requirementsClass A Rated MaterialWind Warranty120 mph Wind WarrantyWind damage not covered75 mph Wind Warranty60 - 110 mph Wind Warranty Special restrictions Warranty period may varyWind damage not covered70 - 110 mph Wind Warranty Warranty period may varyUL TestedHailResistant Impact ResistantUL2218 Class 4 Impact Resistant Qualifies for insurance discounts in many states Warranted against hail penetrationCracks very easily,hail can cause severe damage.

2 Class 4 Class 3 or 4 Not all meet 2218 Class 3 or 4 Class 4 Class 4 Snow / IceFreeze/ThawResistantNot waterproof, when wet canabsorb 15% of weight in Freeze/Thaw CyclesFreeze/Thaw ResistantFreeze/Thaw Resistant(snow guards recommended)EarthquakeLightweight + Added Shear StrengthHeaviest weight with no added shear weight with no added shear weight with no added shear to moderate weight with no added shear weight with no added shear Warranty25 - 50 Year Limited Warranty50 - Year Limited Warranty25 - Year to LifetimeLimited Warranty25 - 40 Year Limited Warranty50 - Year Limited WarrantyCoverage varies by manufacturer. EnvironmentalImpactLow Impact Often no tear-off needed Recycled material End of life recyclabilityHigh Impact High embodied energy Tear-off is required Limited recycling useModerate Impact Not virgin material Tear-off is required Limited recycling useHigh Impact High embodied energy in relation to life cycle Tear-off usually required Limited recycling useModerate Impact Low embodied energy Renewable resource Tear-off required End of life recyclabilityModerate to High Impact Limited information Only on market 12 years Some made of recycled rubber & TPO Tear-off required Not all are recyclableLow Impact Often no tear-off needed Recycled material End of life recyclabilityRequired MaintenanceLowModerate to High(broken tiles)

3 Moderate to High(broken tiles)LowHigh(fire resistence maintenance required)Moderate(replacement for breakage and curling)Moderate to High(if repainting required)Life Cycle CostsLow Life Cycle Costs Long Use Cycle Lifespan is 2 - 3 times longer than other Roofing productsHigh Costs Lifespan is 20 - 50 yearsHigh Costs Lifespan is 25 - 40 yearsHigh Costs Lifespan is approx. 20 yearsHigh Costs Lifespan is 20 - 30 yearsHigh Costs Lifespan is unproven, expect 50 yearsLow Life Cycle Cost Long Use Cycle Lifespan is 2 - 3 times lon-ger than other Roofing productsInformation gathered from manufacturer s specifications, promotional literature, websites, Independent testing laboratories and published Industry statistics. 2005 DECRA Roofing Systems, Product ComparisonsR-062214