10 Types of Roof Materials

Asphalt Shingles

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Metal Roofs

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Wood Shingles/Shake

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Slate Shingles

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Concrete Tiles

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Solar Roof Shingles

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Green Roofing

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Membrane Roofing

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Built-Up Roof (BUR)

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Rolled Roofing

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