7 materials · installed bands per square (100 sq ft)
The Materials Sheet
Typical published bands — quotes vary by region, access, and tear-off scope. Use the band to benchmark the bid, then make the quote name the exact product line. Price your roof with any of them →
| Material | Installed / square | Lifespan | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $450–$650 | 15–20 yrs | light | Full sheet → |
| Architectural (Dimensional) Shingles | $550–$850 | 22–30 yrs | light | Full sheet → |
| Standing-Seam Metal | $900–$1,500 | 40–70 yrs | light | Full sheet → |
| Corrugated / Exposed-Fastener Metal | $600–$950 | 25–45 yrs | light | Full sheet → |
| Cedar Shake | $900–$1,600 | 25–35 yrs | moderate | Full sheet → |
| Clay Tile | $1,200–$2,500 | 50–100 yrs | heavy | Full sheet → |
| TPO Membrane (Flat / Low-Slope) | $550–$900 | 20–30 yrs | light | Full sheet → |
Light (no structural review needed)
3-Tab Asphalt Shingles
Standard slopes from 4/12 up; not for flat or low-slope roofs (below ~2/12 they leak).
Light (no structural review needed)
Architectural (Dimensional) Shingles
Standard slopes from 4/12 up; the default choice for most American pitched roofs.
Light (no structural review needed)
Standing-Seam Metal
Excellent from low slopes (~2/12 with mechanical seams) through steep pitches.
Light (no structural review needed)
Corrugated / Exposed-Fastener Metal
Slopes of 3/12 and up; exposed fasteners make very low slopes a leak risk.
Moderate (verify on older framing)
Cedar Shake
Needs 4/12 or steeper to shed water; steeper is better for longevity.
Heavy (structural check usually required)
Clay Tile
Best at 4/12 and steeper. Weight (≈600–1,100 lb per square) usually requires a structural check.
Light (no structural review needed)
TPO Membrane (Flat / Low-Slope)
The flat and low-slope (under 2/12) answer — where shingles and shakes are not permitted by code.
Bands are typical published installed costs per square (100 sq ft), materials + labor, before tear-off. They benchmark quotes; they are not quotes. Spot a band that has drifted? Tell us — corrections recompute the calculator site-wide.