| Protection and Benefits | RoofKO Stone Coated Metal Roofing | Concrete Tile and Shakes | Fiber-Cement Tile and Shakes | Architectural Composition Shingles | Wood Shakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEIGHT |
EXCELLENT |
POOR 900-1500 lbs per square |
FAIR 600 lbs per square |
FAIR 300-400 lbs per square |
FAIR 300-500 lbs |
| FIRE | EXCELLENT Class A Fire Resistance (metal does not burn) |
POOR Roofs Collapse from Weight |
POOR Majority are Class C Rated |
FAIR | POOR Wood Burns |
| WIND | EXCELLENT 120 Wind Resistance |
POOR Special Installation Required |
POOR Typically No Wind Warranties Offered |
POOR Most Warranties Void After 5 Years |
POOR No Wind Rating |
| HAIL | EXCELLENT 2.5" Hail Resistance |
FAIR Crack & Break |
GOOD | POOR | POOR |
| SNOW & ICE | EXCELLENT Interlocking Design Protects Against Ice Damage. Acrylic Resin Bonds Granuals. Raised Profile Protects Against Ice Damming |
POOR Breaks from Freeze/Thaw |
FAIR Breaks from Freeze/Thaw |
POOR Ice Removes Protective Granules |
GOOD |
| EARTHQUAKES | EXCELLENT Lightweight, Interlocking, and Sheer Strength |
POOR | GOOD | Good | GOOD |
| WARRANTY | EXCELLENT Limited Lifetime, Non-Prorated |
GOOD No Appearance Warranty |
FAIR No Warranty for Color Fade |
FAIR Pro-Rated Warranty |
POOR No Warranty |
| ENERGY EFFICIENT | EXCELLENT Dead Air Space Provides Insulation; Material is Recyclable |
FAIR | FAIR | POOR | FAIR |
