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PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS

 

Fiberglass Composition Shingles (Elk, GAF, Owens Corning Products)

Fire Safety:
Good
Weight:
3.5 - 5.6 Lbs./Sq. Ft. 
Wind:
Up to 50 MPH
Earthquake Safety:
Excellent
Maintenance:
Replacement wind damaged shingles; caulking 
Appearance:
Flat
Walkability:
Good 
Warranty:
15-40 Years - Limited Warranties ( Non Transferable )   
Life Expectancy:
12-30 years  
Installed Cost:
$3.50-$4.25/ Sq. Ft.
Major Benefit:
Inexpensive


STONE COATED STEEL ( Decra Tile & Decra Shake, Gerard Products)

Fire Safety:  
Excellent
Weight:
1.5 Lbs./Sq. Ft.
Wind:  
120 MPH
Earthquake Safety:  
Excellent
Maintenance:  
Maintenance FREE
Appearance:  
Tile or Shake
Walkability:  
Good 
Warranty:
50 years / Transferable
Life Expectancy:
60-80 Years
Installed Cost:
$4.50 - $5.50/ Sq. Ft.
Major Benefit:  
Fire Safe, Lightweight, Appearance, Value

CONCRETE / CEMENT (Cemwood, Cal-Shake, Duro-Lite, Clay Tiles)

Fire Safety:  
Fair
Weight:
7-12 Lbs./Sq. Ft. Dry Weight
Wind:  
N/A
Earthquake Safety:  
Poor
Maintenance:  
Breaks; Moss, fades
Appearance:  
Tile or Shake
Walkability:  
Not Safe to walk on.
Warranty:
30 years
Life Expectancy:
40+ Years
Installed Cost:
$4.50-$6.50/ Sq. Ft.
Major Benefit:  
Appearance

WOOD SHAKE / SHINGLE

Fire Safety:  
DANGEROUS
Weight:
1.5 Lbs./Sq. Ft. 3.0 Lbs. Wet
Wind:  
N/A
Earthquake Safety:
Good
Maintenance:  
Wind damage, Curls; Splits
Appearance:  
Flat, Curls
Walkability:  
Good , when new
Warranty:
N/A
Life Expectancy:
8-12 years; 12-15 years
Installed Cost:
$4.25-$7.50/ Sq. Ft. (Depending on quality)
Major Benefit:  
Appearance

Specializing in: Stone Coated Metal Roofing: Decra Tile & Decra Shake
Fiberglass Composition Shingles
: Elk.


Oakland, California
(510) 530-3900
Cal. Lic # 675191

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