GAF Timberline HDZ Shingles

A widely used architectural shingle option balancing appearance, performance, and cost. Appropriate for many residential slopes where shingles are permitted by code and design.

• Best for: Standard pitched residential roofs, value-focused replacements.
• Considerations: Ventilation, flashing details, and underlayment selection matter more than marketing.
• Common add-ons: leak barrier at eaves/valleys, upgraded ventilation, pipe boot replacements.

Thompson 5V Metal

Traditional 5V-crimp metal panels with exposed fasteners. A durable system when installed correctly, with performance heavily dependent on fastening, sealants, and flashing transitions.

• Best for: Coastal and high-sun exposure properties wanting metal durability at lower cost than standing seam.
• Considerations: Fastener maintenance over time, correct underlayment, and detailing at penetrations.
• Common add-ons: upgraded underlayment, corrosion-resistant fasteners, new pipe boots/flashings.

Metal Sales Standing Seam

A premium metal option with concealed fasteners and clean lines. Designed for long-term performance where detailing, substrate prep, and thermal movement accommodation are done correctly.

• Best for: Higher-end residential and commercial-style aesthetics; long service life priorities.
• Considerations: Proper clip/attachment methods, expansion/contraction detailing, and high-quality flashing work.
• Common add-ons: upgraded underlayment system, custom flashings, improved ventilation strategy.

Concrete / Clay / Specialty Tile (Various)

Tile reroofs can range from straightforward to extremely complex depending on underlayment, fastening, foam adhesives (if used), and code requirements. Many “tile leaks” are underlayment and flashing failures, not the tile itself.

• Best for: Homes designed for tile aesthetics, durability, and heat performance.
• Considerations: Underlayment system selection, flashing transitions, and tile compatibility/availability.
• Common add-ons: upgraded underlayment, flashing modernization, replacement of broken or incompatible tiles.