| | Mueller Metal Roofs | Composition Shingles | Wood Shingles / Shakes | Clay Tile |
|---|
| Expected Life (yrs.) | 20 - 50 | 12 - 25 | 15 - 50 | 75+ |
| Average Life (yrs.)* | 35 | 18.5 | 32.5 | 75 |
| Materials per square ($) | $80 - $200 | $50 - $100 | $100 - $200 | $400 - $600 |
| Installation per square ($)* | $55 - $200 | $40 - $60 | $75 - $200 | $140 - $250 |
| Total per square ($)* | $135 - $400 | $90 - $160 | $175 - $400 | $540 - $850 |
| Average cost per year installed ($)* | $3.86 | $4.86 | $5.38 | $7.20 |
| Fire Resistant | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Value added to Home
and/or Retention Value | market dependent$2 per square foot in some markets |
N/A | N/A | market dependent |
| Insurance or Tax Savings | EnergyStar QualifiedPossible Fed. Tax Creditup to 35% insurance savings |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Energy Savings -
Cooling Costs (% of KwH) | 29.4% (white metal) | 0% (dark shingles)
13.5% (dark shingles with R-19 insulation) | N/A | 5.9% (Terra Cotta)
22.5% (White Flat)
21.8% (White-S) |
| Remodeling Cost Recovery | 80.42% cost recovered upon resale of house | 78.15% cost recovered upon resale of house |
N/A | N/A |
