One of the great strengths of our market economy is the number of product choices we are
provided with1
. So when it comes time to replace the roof on your home there are several
roofing products manufactured from a variety of natural and human-made materials from
which you can choose. However, the number of choices can be confusing. This
information sheet is meant to provide consumers with basic information about common
roofing materials used on residential structures.
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Roofing Material Comparisons
The five most common groups of residential roofing materials are: