![]() Metal.Aluminum, steel, copper, copper-and-asphalt, and lead are all durable-and expensive-roofing surfaces.They have a life expectancy in the 25-year range (like asphalt shingles) but cost an average of twice as much. Usually made of cedar, redwood, or southern pine, shingles are sawn or split. Wood.Wood was the main choice for centuries, and it’s still a good option, though in some areas fire codes forbid its use.Prices begin at about $50 a square, but depending upon the type of shingle chosen and the installation, can cost many times that. The standard type costs roughly half as much, but laminated shingles have an appealing textured appearance and last roughly half as long (typically 25 years or more, versus 15 years plus). Two basic configurations are sold: the standard single-thickness variety and thicker, laminated products. ![]() It’s made of a fiberglass medium that’s been impregnated with asphalt and then given a surface of sand-like granules.
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