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Comparison Chart

Protection /
Benefits		 Stone Coated
Metal		 Concrete
Tile & Shake		 Fiber-Cement
Tile & Shake		 Architectural
Composition
Shingles		 Wood
Shake
Lightweight Excellent
1.25-1.5lb/sq ft.
Avg Roof
4,200 lb.		 Poor
9-15lb/sq ft.
Avg Roof
36,000 lb		 Fair
6 lb/sq ft.
Avg Roof
18,000 lb		 Good
3-4 lb/sq ft.
Avg Roof
10,500 lb		 Good
3-5 lb/sq ft.
Avg Roof
10,500 lb
Fire Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Poor
Wind Excellent
Withstands
120 mph		 Fair** Fair** Fair Poor
Hail Excellent
Hail up to 2.5"		 Good Fair
Fair
Poor
Snow/Ice Excellent
Interlocking
design is strong
& resists ice
damming		 Poor Poor Good Fair
Earthquake Excellent
Lightweight -
added sheer
strength		 Poor Fair Good
Good
Environment Excellent
No tear-off
needed
recyclable		 Fair Fair
Fair
Fair
Re-Sale Excellent Excellent Excellent Fair
 Fair

Ratings baed on comparison with Gerard as determined from Manufacturer's specifications, Independent testing laboratories adn published industriy studies/statistics.

**Requires additional nails or details in high wind areas.