| Wind rating | Tested assemblies to 160+ mph | To 150 mph, by attachment method | To 130 mph, six-nail pattern |
| Service life | 40–60 years | 40–50 years; underlayment 25–30 | 15–22 years in South Florida sun |
| Installed cost | $13.50–$19 / sq ft | $11–$17 / sq ft | $5.75–$8 / sq ft |
| Weight | 1.0–1.5 lb / sq ft | 9–12 lb / sq ft; structure must allow | 2.5–4 lb / sq ft |
| Salt air | Aluminum within 1,500 ft of the ocean | Unaffected | Unaffected; algae-resistant granules advised |
| Insurer view | Generally favourable | Generally favourable | Age limits common after 10–15 years |
| We’d pick it for | Coastal homes, low slopes, long holds | HOA communities, Mediterranean homes | Tight budgets, homes selling within ten years |