Roofing Material Comparison

Asphalt vs Metal vs Tile vs Slate vs TPO

The Roofing Material Comparison tool puts asphalt shingles, standing-seam metal, concrete tile, clay tile, slate, and TPO membrane side-by-side on cost per square, lifespan, weight, fire rating, and warranty length. Use it to make an apples-to-apples decision before getting estimates from local contractors. Asphalt is cheapest upfront ($350-$500/sq) but only lasts 20-25 years; metal costs 2-3x but lasts 50+. Tile and slate are heaviest and longest-lasting but require engineered framing.