Wood Shake vs. Metal| | Metal | Wood Shake | | Lightweight | Excellent
1.4 lb/square feet
Average roof 4,200 lbs | Good
3-5 lb/square feet
Average roof 10,500 lbs | | Fire | Excellent | Poor | | Wind | Excellent
120 mph wind warranty | Fair
| | Hail | Excellent
Hail warranty | Fair | | Snow & Ice | Excellent
Resilient interlocking design that resists ice damming | Fair | | Earthquake | Excellent
Lightweight, added shear strength | Good | | Weathering/Warranty | Excellent
Limited lifetime warranty | Poor | | Environment | Excellent
No tear-off required
Recyclable | Fair | | Re-sale Value | Excellent | Fair |
Ratings based on comparison with metal as determined from manufacturers' specifications, independent testing laboratories and published industry studies/statistics.  | |  | | Wood roof with fire damage. | | Wood roof with flood damage. |
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