They re certainly less expensive than metal shingles.
Best asphalt shingles that look like slate.
The revia shingles are made to resemble the look of traditional asphalt shingles and even slate tiles which makes them the perfect alternative to traditional roofing options.
If you like the look of cedar there is rustic shingle which boasts a realistic wood texture and is available in 12 beautiful colors.
For example asphalt shingles can t compete with slate or tile in looks and durability.
What makes synthetic shingles so popular.
One of the biggest benefits of synthetic shingles is their durability.
Comparison chart reviews of all asphalt shingles with a slate look.
With some decent color variation throughout some of the granule blends from afar you may believe this to be a natural product.
Finally there is country manor shake which offers the rustic look of hand split cedar shakes ideal for a high end property.
If you want all the benefits and looks of real stone but without the shortcomings consider polymer slate manufactured by davinci roofscapes.
The product is manufactured from a state of the art engineered polymer resin crafted to have rough edges and a natural slate like texture for a more authentic look.
Gaf did pretty darn good in making an asphalt shingle look like some traditional slate roofs.
However the tabs are repetitive and you can tell it s not real.
Atlas stormmaster slate shingle review.
However more expensive roofing materials do have certain benefits.