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<span class="rw-card__more">[[Choosing the Right Commercial Roofing System in Canada|Canadian guide &rarr;]]</span>
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! style="width: 18%;" | Lifespan
! style="width: 22%;" | Cost range
! style="width: 35%;" | Best applications
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| [[Asphalt Shingles]] || 20-30 years || $3-7 / sq ft || Residential, budget-conscious projects
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| [[Metal Roofing]] || 40-70 years || $7-15 / sq ft || Durability, energy efficiency
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| [[Tile Roofing|Clay / concrete tile]] || 50-100 years || $10-18 / sq ft || Hot climates, Mediterranean style
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| [[Slate Roofing]] || 75-100+ years || $15-30 / sq ft || Premium homes, historical restoration
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| [[TPO Roofing|TPO membrane]] || 15-25 years || $5-10 / sq ft || Commercial flat roofs
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| [[EPDM Roofing|EPDM rubber]] || 20-30 years || $4-8 / sq ft || Commercial, low-slope roofs
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== Roof structure & components ==
 
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<div class="rw-tile">[[Roof Deck]]<div class="rw-tile__desc">Structural foundation</div></div>
 
<div class="rw-tile">[[Roof Pitch]]<div class="rw-tile__desc">Slope & drainage</div></div>
 
<div class="rw-tile">[[Roof Ventilation]]<div class="rw-tile__desc">Airflow systems</div></div>
 
<div class="rw-tile">[[Roof Insulation]]<div class="rw-tile__desc">Thermal protection</div></div>
 
<div class="rw-tile">[[Common Roof Structures]]<div class="rw-tile__desc">Gable, hip, mansard</div></div>
 
<div class="rw-tile">[[Roof Integrity]]<div class="rw-tile__desc">Structural health</div></div>
 
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Latest revision as of 15:51, 8 June 2026

Roofs Wiki

The free roofing encyclopedia

140+ expert, independent guides on roofing materials, repair, costs, and finding a contractor.

Find a Local Roofer Browse DIY Guides

Browse roofing topics

DIY Roofing Guides

All DIY guides →

Roofing Materials

All materials →

Commercial Systems

All commercial →

Maintenance & Repair

All maintenance →

Energy & Sustainability

All green options →

Costs & Buying

All cost guides →

Roofing Contractor Directory
Compare top-rated, BBB-accredited roofers in 20 major US & Canadian cities — ranked by accreditation and experience.

Find a Local Roofer

Popular guides

Starting a Roofing Business
Complete 2026 guide: licensing, startup costs, and marketing.

Read the full guide →

Choosing a Contractor
How to find, vet, and hire reliable roofing professionals.

How to choose →

Commercial Roofing in Canada
Climate considerations and system selection for Canadian buildings.

Canadian guide →

Quick reference

Material Lifespan Cost range Best applications
Asphalt Shingles 20-30 years $3-7 / sq ft Residential, budget-conscious projects
Metal Roofing 40-70 years $7-15 / sq ft Durability, energy efficiency
Clay / concrete tile 50-100 years $10-18 / sq ft Hot climates, Mediterranean style
Slate Roofing 75-100+ years $15-30 / sq ft Premium homes, historical restoration
TPO membrane 15-25 years $5-10 / sq ft Commercial flat roofs
EPDM rubber 20-30 years $4-8 / sq ft Commercial, low-slope roofs

Roof structure & components

Roof Deck
Structural foundation
Roof Pitch
Slope & drainage
Roof Ventilation
Airflow systems
Roof Insulation
Thermal protection
Common Roof Structures
Gable, hip, mansard
Roof Integrity
Structural health

Browse by topic

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