The five systems we install most.
| Architectural asphalt | Class 4 impact-resistant asphalt | Synthetic shake & slate | Stone-coated steel | Standing-seam metal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Dimensional shingle profiles in a broad color range | Dimensional profiles that match standard asphalt | Convincing cedar-shake and slate character | Dimensional shake, shingle or tile looks in steel | Clean vertical panels with raised seams |
| Hail resistance | Good | Excellent (UL 2218 Class 4 rated) | Excellent (most lines rated Class 4) | Excellent | Excellent function (cosmetic denting possible) |
| Fire performance | Class A assembly | Class A assembly | Class A options | Noncombustible | Noncombustible |
| Snow performance | Good at most elevations | Good | Very good | Very good | Excellent shedding (engineered retention required) |
| Maintenance | Low | Low | Very low | Low | Very low |
| Expected longevity | 15–20 years at elevation | 20–30 years | 40–50 years | 40–60 years | 50+ years |
| Relative cost | $ | $$ | $$$ | $$$ | $$$$ |
| Best for | Value-focused replacements below the high country | The foothills default; may qualify for carrier discounts | Cedar or slate looks without the upkeep | Steel strength without an industrial appearance | Ski country and modern mountain architecture |
Longevity and cost are relative guides for our service area, not quotes; elevation, roofline complexity, and access all move the numbers. Your CHGR Roof Assessment Report™ compares the options against your actual roof.
Stone-coated steel.
The strength and longevity of steel without the industrial appearance of traditional metal roofing. Stone-coated steel can replicate the dimensional look of shake, shingle or tile while providing strong performance options for mountain conditions: noncombustible, hail-tough, and built for decades.
Standing-seam metal.
Standing-seam roofing uses long metal panels joined by raised vertical seams that conceal and protect the fastening system. The result is the clean architectural look often associated with modern mountain homes.
Snow management matters on standing-seam roofs: the same slick surface that sheds snow beautifully will shed it all at once over a doorway or deck. Engineered snow retention is part of the design, and for stubborn ice-dam or drainage areas we pair it with engineered snow & ice management: snow-retention systems, premium heat cable, and heated drainage where appropriate.
Excellent snow shedding
Smooth panels release snow load instead of carrying it all winter.
Long service life
A 50+ year system when installed to spec, the longest-lived roof we build.
Low maintenance
No granules to shed, no sealant-heavy details to babysit.
Strong wind performance
Concealed, continuous fastening designed and installed for downslope gusts.
Noncombustible material
A wildfire-resilient choice for wooded foothills lots.
Clean architectural look
The signature of modern mountain design, from Breckenridge to Vail.
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