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Six roofing systems, each with a texture swatch, lifespan, sample installed cost and wind rating. Visit the shop to handle real samples.
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| Material | Typical lifespan | Installed cost | Wind rating | Weight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural slate | 75 to 150 years | $1,800 to $3,200 per square | Up to 110 mph with proper nailing and hooks | 800 to 1,500 lb per square | Historic homes, mansards, steep roofs built to carry the weight |
| Standing seam metal | 40 to 100 years | $1,150 to $2,600 per square | Tested to 140 mph and above (double-lock) | 100 to 150 lb per square | Porches, bays, low-slope additions and snow country |
| Copper | 80 to 120 years | $2,400 to $4,200 per square | Up to 130 mph with cleated seams | 100 to 130 lb per square | Bay roofs, dormers, cupolas, gutters and flashing |
| Architectural shingles | 25 to 35 years | $520 to $780 per square | 110 to 130 mph with enhanced nailing | 250 to 450 lb per square | Colonials, capes and budget-conscious replacements |
| Clay and concrete tile | 50 to 100 years | $1,000 to $2,100 per square | Up to 125 mph with foam or mechanical fastening | 600 to 1,100 lb per square | Mediterranean and Tudor revival homes in Brookline and Newton |
| TPO and EPDM membranes | 20 to 30 years | $780 to $1,450 per square | FM-rated assemblies to 90 psf uplift and higher | 30 to 60 lb per square plus insulation | Triple-deckers, roof decks, condos and mixed-use buildings |
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Roofing materials compared on lifespan, installed cost per square and wind rating. Figures are sample ranges for Greater Boston.
Quarried stone split by hand. The longest-lived pitched roof in New England.
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Continuous panels in painted steel, zinc or copper with raised, locked seams.
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Soldered flat-seam or standing seam copper that browns, then turns green.
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Laminated asphalt shingles with a dimensional look, the most common roof in Massachusetts.
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Barrel and flat interlocking tile, fired clay or cast concrete.
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Single-ply membranes for flat and low-slope roofs, heat-welded or adhered.
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Book an inspection and we will bring slate, copper and shingle samples to your kitchen table.
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