| TYPES OF ROOFING IN THE BRITISH
COLUMBIA | Composite Shingles ie. Asphalt, organic/ fibreglass | Torch-on
(flat roofing) | Standing Seam Natural Metal Panel (eg. Zinc,
Copper, stain-, less steel, etc) | Paint Finish Standing Seam
Metal Panel (eg. Kynar, SMP) | Cedar
Shake | Clay
tile/slate |
| Longevity | 15-20
years | 20 years | 100+ years | 50+
years | 20-25
years | 50+ |
| Fire Resistant | ** | *** | ***** | ***** | * | ***** |
| Aesthetic/Look After 10 years | ** | *** | ***** | ***** | ** | clay
tile
***
slate
***** |
| Colour
choices | **** | * | n/a | ***** | n/a | **** |
| Environmentally Friendly
| * | * | ***** | ***** | ** | **** |
| Solar Panel Adaptability | ** | ** | ***** | ***** | ** | *** |
| Suitable for Water Collection Systems | ** | * | ***** | ***** | * | ** |
| Effectiveness on low slope | * | ***** | **** | **** | * | * |
| Maintenance | Regular
maint., moss removal | Regularly inspect, clear drains | None | None | Regular
maint., moss removal | Regular maint., moss removal on clay |
| Initial Cost | Medium | High | Very
High | High | High | Very
High |
| Long Term Cost | Very
High | High | Very Low | Low | High | Low |
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