Superoof – Metal Roof
Advantages
- Lightweight 26 ga. alum-zinc galvanized steel with advanced double sided coatings
- U.L. Class A – impervious to fire
- Mildew and corrosion resistant
- Installed by factory-trained technicians only
- Applied over one layer of most existing roofs
nsulating value / energy efficient dead air space under shingles - 50 yr. labor and material warranty, fully transferable
- Permanent and maintenance-free
- Aesthetically pleasing tile, shake and shingle profile
- Total system includes accessories; vent, flashings, etc.
- Distinctive look on any architectural design
- Ceramic stone finish with acrylic technology
- Available in many natural and custom colors
- Installation is turn-key, quick and clean
- All accessories color-coordinated
- Cost competitive over life of product
- Used and accepted in over 90 countries worldwide since 1957
- Tested and approved in the world’s harshest climates
- Backed by a multi-million dollar corporation
- Interlocking panels with horizontal fastening
- UL 997 rated wind proof, warrantied to 120 mph, leak-proof in wind-driven rain
- UL 2218 hail resistant rated Class 4 hail proof
- Homeowner insurance discounts
- 140 lb. weight / 100 sq. ft coverage
Cement Fiber
Disadvantage
- Felt Dependent
- Breakage with Hail Hits
- Freeze – thaw problems
- Difficult and unsafe to walk on
- Warranty Problems
Advantages
- Fireproof
- Slate Look
Aluminum Shakes
Disadvantage
- Felt dependent
- Paint peels, fades, and chips
- Difficult and unsafe to walk on
- Applied directly to roof
- Method of application suspect
- Pre-painted prior to shaping
- Coating subject to micro-cracking
- Easily dented by small hail
- Makes “crackle-pop” sounds
Advantages
- Lightweight
- Resembles shakes
Concrete and Clay Tiles
Disadvantage
- Brittle/breakage
- Weighs in excess of 950 lb./100 sq. ft
- Won’t withstand foot traffic’
- No effective warranty
- Cost of reinforced framing
- Not individually fastened
- Installation not controlled
- Can’t re-roof with it
Advantages
- Roman barrel look
- Won’t burn
Wood Shakes and Shingles
Disadvantage
- Combustible
- No warranty
- No installation control
- Curl
- Blows off in high wind conditions
- Waterlogs and swells
- Haven for insects
- Restricted color range
- Difficult or impossible to insure
Advantages
- Appearance
Asphalt Shingles
Disadvantage
- Blister, Curl, Fade
- Fungus
- Structurally suspect in winds over 50 mph=
- Replacement required in 10 years
- Flat appearance / No profile
- Reduced structural roof framing
- Shed granules
- Good walkability
- No ventilation
Advantages
- Low initial investment=
- Quick installation
