Roofing Materials Guide
Find the Right Roof
for Your Property
The right roofing material depends on your building type, budget, and long-term goals. Compare 13 roofing systems we install — with honest pros, cons, and High Desert performance data from 57+ years of experience.
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Roofing Materials at a Glance
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| Material | Best For | Lifespan | Price | Durability | Energy | Maintenance | Fire Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt Shingles | Residential | 25-50 years | $$ | Class A | |||
| Clay Tile Roofing | Residential | 75-100 years | $$$$ | Class A | |||
| Metal Roofing | Both | 40-70 years | $$$ | Class A | |||
| Concrete Tile Roofing | Residential | 50-75 years | $$$ | Class A | |||
| Stone-Coated Steel | Both | 40-70 years | $$$ | Class A | |||
| TPO Roofing | Commercial | 20-30 years | $$ | Class A | |||
| Modified Bitumen | Commercial | 15-25 years | $$ | Class A | |||
| Built-Up Roofing (BUR) | Commercial | 20-30 years | $$ | Class A | |||
| Composite Shingles | Residential | 30-50 years | $$$ | Class A | |||
| Flat Roof Coatings | Commercial | 10-20 years | $ | Class A | |||
| Wood Shake | Residential | 20-40 years | $$$ | Class C (untreated) / Class A (treated) | |||
| Slate Roofing | Residential | 75-200 years | $$$$ | Class A | |||
| Cool Roofs | Both | 15-50 years | $$-$$$ | Class A |
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