| Property | Metal | Natural Slate | Premium Asphalt | Standard Asphalt | Wood Shake |
| Aesthetics/Looks | Excellent | Exceptional | Exceptional | Average | Average |
| Longevity | 100Years | 100+ Years | 50 +Years | 5 to 15Years | 5to 15Years |
| Storm/Fire Proof | Excellent | Exceptional | Average | Average | Poor |
| Weathering | Excellent | Excel ent | Class A | Class B | Poor |
| Energy Savings | Excellent | Poor | Excellent | Poor | Poor |
| Green Friendly | Excellent | Excellent | Average | Poor | Poor |
| Weight | Exceptionally Light | Medium | LightIMedium | LightIMedium | Medium |
| Noise | Average | Average | Average | Average | Average |
| Color Fastness | Excellent | Exceptional | Average | Average | Poor |
| Color Choices | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Average | Poor |
| Walkability | Average | Poor | Good | Good | Good |
| Lightning Susceptibility | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Maintenance | Excellent | Medium | Medium | Poor | Poor |
| Initial Cost | High | Very High | Average | Low | Very High |
| LongTerm Cost | very low | very low | Low | High | High |
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