Tag: stone-coated metal shingles

  • Best Alternative to Wood Shake Roof

    Best Alternative to Wood Shake Roof

    Quick Answer: The best alternative to a wood shake roof is stone-coated metal shingles since they resemble real wood shake better than asphalt shingles, are recyclable, light-weight, and long-lasting. Your current wood shake roof is worn-out and needs replacing, and you’re wondering what the best alternative is. Maybe even an alternative that’s also environmentally-friendly. After-all,…

  • Asphalt Shingles vs Metal Roofing

    Asphalt Shingles vs Metal Roofing

    So, you’re shopping for a new roof and don’t know if you want traditional asphalt shingles or a metal roof? When comparing asphalt shingles vs metal roofing, it’s best to consider long term. Asphalt shingles are cheaper, but metal lasts longer. Metal roofing is recyclable while asphalt shingles aren’t. There are more metal roofing options…

  • What Are The Different Types of Roofing Shingles

    What Are The Different Types of Roofing Shingles

    You’ve decided you need new roofing shingles but are unsure which ones to get. Understandable, as there are lots of different types available today. And, there are now metal roofing products called ‘stone-coated metal shingles’. From a distance, these resemble traditional asphalt shingles. There are also asphalt shingles that resemble rock slate or wood shake.…

  • Decra Shake XD/ Image II Standing Seam

    This home owner chose Decra Shake XD and standing seam for their roof. Decra is a stone-coated steel shingle that emulates hand-split wood shake, but is more durable and lasts longer than organic wood shake. Standing seam is a slick sheet metal roof and offers a cool benefit. Stone-coated steel roofing is somewhat new compared…