Five materials, honest trade-offs

Which roof material fits your home?

Compare lifespan, sample cost, wind and hail performance side by side, then see which option suits Front Range weather and your budget.

At a glance

Sample cost ranges for installed roofing in metro Denver. Swipe sideways on small screens.

Roofing materials compared
Material	Lifespan	Installed cost	Wind rating	Hail	Weight
Asphalt shingles	20 to 30 years	$4.75 to $7.50 per sq ft	110 to 130 mph	Class 4 options	Light
Standing seam metal	50 to 70 years	$12 to $18 per sq ft	140+ mph	Class 4	Light
Clay and concrete tile	50+ years	$11 to $20 per sq ft	125 to 150 mph	Varies, concrete better	Heavy
Natural slate	75 to 100+ years	$20 to $35 per sq ft	110+ mph	Good, thicker slate best	Very heavy
TPO and EPDM membrane	20 to 30 years	$8.50 to $13 per sq ft	Rated by attachment	Good over cover board	Light

Best for: Most Denver homes, best value per year of life

20 to 30 years$4.75 to $7.50 per sq ft

Best for: Foothill homes, snow load, wildfire zones, forever homes

50 to 70 years$12 to $18 per sq ft

Best for: Spanish and Mediterranean styles with engineered framing

50+ years$11 to $20 per sq ft

Best for: Historic homes and owners planning to stay for generations

75 to 100+ years$20 to $35 per sq ft

Best for: Low-slope additions, pop-tops, garages and small commercial

20 to 30 years$8.50 to $13 per sq ft

Our inspector will bring samples and explain which options suit your pitch, framing and budget.