Competitive Product Comparison

     
       There is a variety of roofing material systems and technologies available in the market place today.  All will perform well in temperate climates but some perform much better than others in areas of the country with demanding weather conditions where there are additional elements to contend with.

       Each manufacturer's roofing system must be evaluated on its own merits, but the choice of basic material is very important to the roof's performance.  The following chart displays the superior features and the shortcomings of the more popular high end roofing products as compared to Ce·DUR.
 

Competitive Roofing Systems  

- = Weaknesses/Concerns       += Outstanding Features

Performance Characteristic Concrete Metal Wood Ce·DUR
Weight - dry - + + +
Weight  -wet - + - +
Shake Appearance - - + +
Impact/Hail Resistance - - - +
Walkability - - - +
Fire Resistance + + - +
Color Consistency - + + +
Wind Resistance + + - +
Snow/Ice Release + - + +
Freeze/Thaw Resistance - + - +
Installation Ease/Simplicity - - + +
Insulating Value - - + +
      
       The
Ce·DUR Shake was formulated, designed and tested in high altitude Colorado where large daily temperature swings heavy snow and ice loads, extreme freeze-thaw cycles, high winds, intense sunlight, and an occasional forest fire create the most demanding environment for roofs anywhere in the U.S.

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