Synthetic composite roofing material texture
Other Synthetics
Comparison Material
Assorted composites
Commonly 30–50 year warranties, often prorated over time
Light; standard framing
Class 3 or 4, varies by manufacturer
Varies by manufacturer & fastening system
Ranges Class A–C by product & assembly
Generally low; cracked units need replacement
Polymer / rubber blends, composition varies
30–50 years; transferability varies
You're comfortable comparing individual synthetic products closely on their own merits
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Standing seam metal roofing texture
Metal Roofing
Comparison Material
Steel / aluminum / copper
40–70+ years
Light; standard framing
Can dent under hail even while functional
Varies widely by panel system
Non-combustible; assembly-dependent rating
Low, but coatings and fasteners need occasional attention
Steel, aluminum, zinc, or copper
Separate material, coating and workmanship terms
A contemporary metal aesthetic fits your architecture, and longevity is a top priority
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Clay barrel tile roofing texture
Clay Tile
Comparison Material
Fired clay
Long service life when maintained
Approximately 600 lbs per square
Brittle; cracks from hail, debris, foot traffic
Some systems tested to approximately 110 mph
Non-combustible; Class A achievable
Low, but cracked tiles need individual replacement
Fired natural clay
Varies by manufacturer; often not transferable
You want the look of traditional clay tile and your home can bear the weight
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Natural slate roofing texture
Natural Slate
Comparison Material
Quarried stone
75–100+ years
800–1,500 lbs per square
Brittle — cracks underfoot & from hail
Excellent when properly installed
Non-combustible
Low, but repairs need slate specialists
Quarried natural stone
No manufacturer warranty; installer dependent
Maximum longevity matters more than weight, cost or ease of repair
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Asphalt shingle roofing texture
Asphalt Shingles
Comparison Material
Standard shingle
10–25 years
Light; standard framing
Granules dislodge, can fracture under hail
Varies by product; can lift or tear
Often Class A; some Class B/C
Low early on, more frequent as it ages
Petroleum-based asphalt mat
Varies by manufacturer & product line
Keeping upfront roofing budget as low as possible is the priority
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Natural cedar shake roofing texture
Cedar Shake
Comparison Material
Natural wood
20–30 years with upkeep
Moderate; standard framing
Can split from hail or debris
Depends on install quality & age
Class C standard; Class A with treatment
High — preservatives, cleaning, periodic replacement
Renewable, harvested from old-growth stands
No manufacturer warranty on the wood itself
Authentic natural aesethics are the top priority despite high upkeep
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Enviroslate composite slate roofing texture in Plum Purple
Enviroslate
Enviroshake Product
Composite slate
50+ years
Approximately 275 lbs per square
Class 4 (UL 2218)
180 mph, third-party tested
Class A assembly available
Very low — resists freeze-thaw damage
95% post-industrial recycled content
Fully transferable warranty
You want a heritage slate look at a fraction of the weight and cost
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Enviroshake composite cedar shake roofing texture in Wonderland Brown
Enviroshake
Enviroshake Product
Composite cedar shake
50+ years
Lightweight — no reinforcement needed
Class 4 (UL 2218)
180 mph, third-party tested
Class A assembly available
Very low — no preservatives or refinishing
95% post-industrial recycled content
Fully transferable lifetime warranty
You want authentic cedar character without the maintenance of real wood
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Aged Cedar
aged-cedar-enviroshingle
Aged Cedar is part of the Enviroshingle composite shingle roofing line, engineered to give the look of a hand-split shingle roof without the upkeep of natural materials. Enviroshingle roofing carries a Class 4 impact rating, a Class A fire rating and a 50 year limited lifetime warranty that is fully transferable.
Close-up of Enviroshingle in Aged Cedar
Sage Green
sage-green-slate
Sage Green is part of the Enviroslate composite slate roofing line, engineered to give the look of natural slate without the upkeep of natural materials. Enviroslate roofing carries a Class 4 impact rating, a Class A fire rating and a 50 year limited lifetime warranty that is fully transferable.
Close-up of Enviroslate tiles in Sage Green
Onyx Black
onyx-black-slate
Onyx Black is part of the Enviroslate composite slate roofing line, engineered to give the look of natural slate without the upkeep of natural materials. Enviroslate roofing carries a Class 4 impact rating, a Class A fire rating and a 50 year limited lifetime warranty that is fully transferable.
Close-up of Enviroslate tiles in Onyx Black
Stone Grey
stone-grey
Stone Grey is part of the Enviroslate composite slate roofing line, engineered to give the look of natural slate without the upkeep of natural materials. Enviroslate roofing carries a Class 4 impact rating, a Class A fire rating and a 50 year limited lifetime warranty that is fully transferable.
Close-up of Enviroslate tiles in Stone Grey
Plum Purple
plum-purple
Plum Purple is part of the Enviroslate composite slate roofing line, engineered to give the look of natural slate without the upkeep of natural materials. Enviroslate roofing carries a Class 4 impact rating, a Class A fire rating and a 50 year limited lifetime warranty that is fully transferable.
Close-up of Enviroslate tiles in Plum Purple
Charcoal Grey
charcoal-grey
Charcoal Grey is part of the Enviroslate composite slate roofing line, engineered to give the look of natural slate without the upkeep of natural materials. Enviroslate roofing carries a Class 4 impact rating, a Class A fire rating and a 50 year limited lifetime warranty that is fully transferable.
Close-up of Enviroslate tiles in Charcoal Grey
Silvered Cedar
silvered-cedar-shingle
Silvered Cedar is part of the Enviroshingle composite shingle roofing line, engineered to give the look of a hand-split shingle roof without the upkeep of natural materials. Enviroshingle roofing carries a Class 4 impact rating, a Class A fire rating and a 50 year limited lifetime warranty that is fully transferable.
Silvered Cedar shingle colour sample showing grey tiles in staggered rows.
Onyx Black
black
Onyx Black is part of the Enviroshake composite cedar shake roofing line, engineered to give the look of natural cedar shake without the upkeep of natural materials. Enviroshake roofing carries a Class 4 impact rating, a Class A fire rating and a 50 year limited lifetime warranty that is fully transferable.
Onyx Black shake colour sample showing wood-grain texture in staggered rows.
Sage Green
sage-green
Sage Green is part of the Enviroshake composite cedar shake roofing line, engineered to give the look of natural cedar shake without the upkeep of natural materials. Enviroshake roofing carries a Class 4 impact rating, a Class A fire rating and a 50 year limited lifetime warranty that is fully transferable.
Sage Green shake colour sample showing wood-grain texture in staggered rows.
Wonderland Brown
wonderland-brown
Wonderland Brown is part of the Enviroshake composite cedar shake roofing line, engineered to give the look of natural cedar shake without the upkeep of natural materials. Enviroshake roofing carries a Class 4 impact rating, a Class A fire rating and a 50 year limited lifetime warranty that is fully transferable.
Wonderland Brown shake colour sample showing wood-grain texture in staggered rows.
Disney Brown
disney-brown
Disney Brown is part of the Enviroshake composite cedar shake roofing line, engineered to give the look of natural cedar shake without the upkeep of natural materials. Enviroshake roofing carries a Class 4 impact rating, a Class A fire rating and a 50 year limited lifetime warranty that is fully transferable.
Disney Brown shake colour sample showing wood-grain texture in staggered rows.
Red Wood Brown
red-wood-brown
Red Wood Brown is part of the Enviroshake composite cedar shake roofing line, engineered to give the look of natural cedar shake without the upkeep of natural materials. Enviroshake roofing carries a Class 4 impact rating, a Class A fire rating and a 50 year limited lifetime warranty that is fully transferable.
Red Wood Brown shake colour sample showing wood-grain texture in staggered rows.
Blue
blue
Blue is part of the Enviroshake composite cedar shake roofing line, engineered to give the look of natural cedar shake without the upkeep of natural materials. Enviroshake roofing carries a Class 4 impact rating, a Class A fire rating and a 50 year limited lifetime warranty that is fully transferable.
Blue shake colour sample showing wood-grain texture in staggered rows.
Terracotta
terracotta
Terracotta is part of the Enviroshake composite cedar shake roofing line, engineered to give the look of natural cedar shake without the upkeep of natural materials. Enviroshake roofing carries a Class 4 impact rating, a Class A fire rating and a 50 year limited lifetime warranty that is fully transferable.
Terracotta shake colour sample showing wood-grain texture in staggered rows.
Ruby Red
ruby-red
Ruby Red is part of the Enviroshake composite cedar shake roofing line, engineered to give the look of natural cedar shake without the upkeep of natural materials. Enviroshake roofing carries a Class 4 impact rating, a Class A fire rating and a 50 year limited lifetime warranty that is fully transferable.
Ruby Red shake colour sample showing wood-grain texture in staggered rows.
Bermuda White
bermuda-white
Bermuda White is part of the Enviroshake composite cedar shake roofing line, engineered to give the look of natural cedar shake without the upkeep of natural materials. Enviroshake roofing carries a Class 4 impact rating, a Class A fire rating and a 50 year limited lifetime warranty that is fully transferable.
Bermuda White shake colour sample showing wood-grain texture in staggered rows.
Tropical Silver
tropical-silver
Tropical Silver is part of the Enviroshake composite cedar shake roofing line, engineered to give the look of natural cedar shake without the upkeep of natural materials. Enviroshake roofing carries a Class 4 impact rating, a Class A fire rating and a 50 year limited lifetime warranty that is fully transferable. This colour is also available in Envirocool, our cool-roof option.
Tropical Silver shake colour sample showing wood-grain texture in staggered rows.
Multi-tone
multi-tone
Multi-tone is part of the Enviroshake composite cedar shake roofing line, engineered to give the look of natural cedar shake without the upkeep of natural materials. Enviroshake roofing carries a Class 4 impact rating, a Class A fire rating and a 50 year limited lifetime warranty that is fully transferable.
Multi-tone shake colour sample showing wood-grain texture in staggered rows.
Aged Cedar
aged-cedar
Aged Cedar is part of the Enviroshake composite cedar shake roofing line, engineered to give the look of natural cedar shake without the upkeep of natural materials. Enviroshake roofing carries a Class 4 impact rating, a Class A fire rating and a 50 year limited lifetime warranty that is fully transferable. This colour is also available in Envirocool, our cool-roof option.
Aged Cedar shake colour sample showing wood-grain texture in staggered rows.
Silvered Cedar
silvered-cedar
Silvered Cedar is part of the Enviroshake composite cedar shake roofing line, engineered to give the look of natural cedar shake without the upkeep of natural materials. Enviroshake roofing carries a Class 4 impact rating, a Class A fire rating and a 50 year limited lifetime warranty that is fully transferable. This colour is also available in Envirocool, our cool-roof option.
Silvered Cedar shake colour sample showing wood-grain texture in staggered rows.