Moisture | | - Over time moisture can lead to the stone coat washing off and depositing in gutters
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Appearance | - Weathered shake or slate look
| - Variation in appearance common.
- Can curl and crack with varying temperatures
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Warranty | - Lifetime non-prorated limited warranty that is transferable
- 30 to 40-year fade warranty (depending on the roofing product)
| - Limited lifetime warranty. Pro-rated after 20 years
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Fire Resistance | - Class A fire rating can be achieved when installed with a fire rated underlayment
| - Non-combustible Class A fire rated material
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Installation | - Easy to install
- Lightweight
- Interlocking panels for maximum wind resistance
- Can walk on the metal shingles without damaging the panels
| - No rollover capability
- Exposed fastening
- Specialty tools required for cutting
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Sustainability | - Manufactured with at least 25% recycled steel
- 100% recyclable
| - End of life recyclability
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Weight | - Approx. 45 lbs per 100 sq. feet
| - Approx. 150 lbs per 100 sq. feet
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Durability | - Easily acclimates to any weather condition and will not chip, crack or peel
- UL Class 4 Impact Rating, the highest impact rating available
- Resistant to mold and mildew growth
- Can help prevent snow and ice from accumulating which means Ice dams are unable to form
| - Class 4 Impact Rating for hail and impact resistance
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Wind Resistance | - Withstands wind speeds up to 160 mph
| - Can withstand wind speeds up to 120 mph
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Hail and Fade Protection | - 30 to 40-year fade warranty (depending on the roofing product)
- Lifetime hail protection
| - Hail protection first 20 years and then prorated
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Maintenance | - Little to no maintenance required
| - Little or no maintenance required.
- Easily repaired.
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