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More Information Shingle Roofs Search Our Site Metal Roofing Shingles and Standing Seam Metal roofing materials come in wide variety of styles; Standing Seam, Steel or Aluminum Shake Shingles, Metal Tile, Grandular Coated Steel Shingles, Copper in Standing Seam or Shingles. Metal materials range from, steel, aluminum, tin, and copper. Without a doubt, metal roofing can provide you with a long lasting roof if properly installed, of course a poor installation of any product will result in leaks and other damage. Metal is less expensive than tile or slate, quite a bit more than a high quality 50 year asphalt shingle. In the past, the colored aluminum shingles have peeled, faded and oxydized after a short period of time. Some manufacturers claim to have solved this problem recently. Hail is a problem for Metal shingles. While it will not typically cause the shingles to leak, it will dent, affecting the visual quality. Granulated coating on metal shingles have been introduced claiming to resist hail. Lifespan on a metal roof can be from 30 to 50 years if properly installed. Copper roofs have been documented to last 100 years (note, copper is much more expensive than and aluminum installation). Composite Shingles Recently new to the industry is the introduction of composite shingles.  They are produced by a colorized, mineral filled polymer.  This allows the manufacturers to produce different colors, textures and styles to emulate natural materials used in the roofing process such as slate, and wood shakes.   We install and recommend Tamko Lamarite shingles.  We fiind them very aesthetically pleasing as well as durable.  They are backed by a 50 year limited warranty and offer a Class A fire rating.   Tamko offers a variety of colors in the Lamarite line, mixing color choices gives your roof a very distinct appeal.  This is not your neighbors roof!   While Lamarite Slate shingle is a high end roof material, it is far less expensive than a natural slate.   Contact us for further information regarding this product. Commercial Roofing Solutions Shingle Roof Options Request a Roofing Bid Siding, Gutter, Windows, & Doors Chopped Fiberglass Seamless Roof System Re-roofing What to expect ©2002 - 2008 Schindler Roofing.  All rights reserved.