Comparison of Stone Coated Metal Tiles and Asphalt Tiles

2025/07/08 15:15

Introduction

An asphalt shingle is a type of wall or roof shingle that uses asphalt for waterproofing. It is one of the most widely used roofing covers in North America because it has a relatively inexpensive up-front cost and is fairly simple to install.

Stone Coated Metal Roofing Tile is a durable and decorative roofing material made from galvanized steel coated with natural stone chips. It combines the strength and longevity of metal roofing with the aesthetic appeal of traditional tiles, offering superior weather resistance, lightweight design, and a long service life for residential and commercial buildings.

Stone Coated Metal Roofing Tiles

Comparison

Comparison of Stone Coated Metal Tiles and Asphalt Tile
			Stone Coated Metal Tiles	Asphalt Tiles
1	Materials and Durability	Advantage	The base material is galvalume steel plate, and the surface is covered with natural colored sand sintered at high temperature. It has strong weather resistance and corrosion resistance, and its service life can reach 30-50 years or even longer	With glass fiber mat as the base, coated with asphalt and covered with mineral particles, it is light in weight (about 10kg/m²) and suitable for a variety of roof structures
1	Materials and Durability	Shortcoming	Higher initial cost, but low long-term maintenance	It is easy to age, soften and flow at high temperature, and crack at low temperature. The service life is generally 10-15 years (some high-quality products can reach 20-30 years)
2	Appearance and Decoration	Advantage	Rich colors (such as dream red, ocean blue, etc.), various tile shapes (arc shape, wave shape, etc.), can be adapted to different architectural styles, strong decorative effect	Provide single-layer, double-layer and other models, mainly in gray, black and green colors, suitable for simple style; flexible material can adapt to complex roofs such as curved and conical
2	Appearance and Decoration	Shortcoming	The metal texture of the surface may not meet the requirements of some traditional buildings	The color and shape are relatively simple and easy to fade after long-term use
3	Waterproof and Disaster-Resistant Performance	Advantage	The unique buckle design enhances waterproofness and has strong earthquake and typhoon resistance. The colored sand layer on the surface can resist ultraviolet rays and is not easy to age	It has certain waterproof properties and needs to be used with waterproof membrane; its lightweight property reduces the load-bearing pressure of the structure
3	Waterproof and Disaster-Resistant Performance	Shortcoming	If not installed properly, water may seep through the joints	It is easy to fall off in extreme weather (such as typhoons and low temperatures), and the failure of the self-adhesive may cause the tiles to be blown off
4	Construction and Maintenance	Advantage	The construction is simple and can directly cover the old roof without demolition; it has low maintenance cost and strong durability	Flexible construction, dry operation, suitable for roofs with slopes of 5-90°; simple node processing
4	Construction and Maintenance	Shortcoming	It has high requirements for the flatness of the base layer and requires a professional team to install it	A wooden or cement nail holding layer is required, the construction temperature is sensitive (low temperature affects the adhesive effect), and frequent maintenance is required in the later stage
5	Environmental Protection and Cost	Advantage	Recyclable and environmentally friendly; excellent long-term cost-effectiveness and reduces replacement frequency	Affordable, suitable for projects with limited budgets; lightweight properties reduce transportation and structural costs
5	Environmental Protection and Cost	Shortcoming	The initial investment is 30%-50% higher than asphalt shingles	Asphalt materials are non-degradable and have poor environmental friendliness; frequent replacement increases long-term costs
6	Applicable scenario suggestions		It is suitable for high-end residences, scenic area buildings and typhoon-prone areas that pursue long-term durability and personalized appearance.	It is suitable for villas, pavilions and temporary buildings with limited budgets and complex construction conditions (such as large slopes).