Product Comparison

Metalworks Canada has a diverse offering of products ranging from our most popular Gerard Metal Tile & Shake, to various building systems, custom flashings and other roofing items.

Product Comparisons — Gerard Tile & Shake with Alternatives
Protection & Benefits Gerard Tile & Shake Concrete Tile & Shake Fiber-Cement Tile & Shake Architectural Composition Shingles Wood Shake
Light Weight Excellent Poor Fair Good Good
Fire Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Poor
Wind Excellent Fair** Fair** Fair Poor
Hail Excellent Good Fair Fair Poor
Snow / Ice Excellent Poor Poor Good Fair
Earthquake Excellent Poor Fair Good Good
Warranty Excellent Good Fair Fair Poor
Environment Excellent Fair Fair Fair Fair
Re-Sale Excellent Excellent Excellent Fair Fair

Ratings based on comparison with Gerard as determined from manufacturer's specifications, independant testing laboratories and published industry studies/statistics.
**Requires additional nails, clips and/or details in high wind areas.