Composite roofing is typically a good economical choice based on durability alone. While traditional wood shingles could last 15-20 years, composite roofing can last as long as 30-50 years. In recent years, manufactures have even added materials t their composite roofing products to make them resistant to moss, algae growth and sun damage.

Composite roofs mimic traditional shake roofs, providing a balance between the beauty of a natural wood product and the strength of composite materials. Composite shingles do not warp, have little color fading,a nd do not blister or peel.

Composite roofing materials also come in a wide range of shapes and have many color options. Strip-style shingles re the most common and least expensive, while laminated composite shingles are made to replicated the look of wood and are produced with a thicker material.