Other roofs vs. metal roof

Roof Type Comparison

 

Weathering, curling or excessive loss of granules, deteriorated decking,
attic and coiling staining caused by leaking roof or poor ventilation,
unsafe and eyesore to everyone.

 

 
DML USA
Metal Roofing


Concrete Tile

Fiber Cement Tile
Architectural Composition
Shingle


Wood Shake
Weight Excellent
0.96 lbs/sq. ft.,
Average roof:
2,800 lbs.
Poor
9 - 15 lbs/sq. ft.,
Average roof:
36,000 lbs.
Fair
6 lbs/sq. ft.,
Average roof:
10,500 lbs.
Good
3 - 4 lbs/sq. ft.,
Average roof:
10,500 lbs.
Good
3 - 5 lbs/sq. ft.,
Average roof:
10,500 lbs.
Fire Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Fair
Ice / Snow Excellent Poor Poor Good Fair
Hail Excellent Good Fair Fair Poor
Wind Excellent
240 mph
Fair * Fair * Fair * Poor
Weathering Excellent
50 year warranty
Good Fair Fair Poor
Earthquake Excellent
Lightweight
& Strength
Poor Fair Good Good
Environment Excellent
No tear-off
Required
& Recyclable
Fair Fair Fair Fair
Re-sale Excellent Excellent Excellent Fair Fair