WESTMARK Roofing

Compare Roofing Materials

Which Roofing Option Fits Your Home?

Compare asphalt shingles, DaVinci, new tile, and tile lift-and-relay. Explore the benefits, trade-offs, and warranty coverage, then take the next step toward your estimate.

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At a Glance

New material

GAF Asphalt Shingles

Relative budget
Generally the lowest upfront cost of these options
Look
Dimensional shingles (Timberline HDZ, Grand Sequoia)
Warranty
GAF Golden Pledge on all GAF asphalt systems we install — lifetime limited coverage on material defects, labor, and workmanship, with differing non-prorated terms

Pros

  • Widest familiarity and fastest to price
  • Cool-roof rated color options available
  • Lighter weight than tile

Cons

  • Not the tile or slate look some homes call for
  • Performance depends heavily on the full system and ventilation
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New material

DaVinci Synthetic

Relative budget
Premium — typically above asphalt
Look
Shake- or slate-inspired synthetic (not wood or natural slate)
Warranty
DaVinci lifetime limited warranty on material defects + Westmark 10-year workmanship

Pros

  • High-end shake or slate appearance without tile weight
  • Selected cool-roof colors
  • Consistent manufactured profiles

Cons

  • Premium investment
  • Cool-roof compliance limited to selected colors
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New material

New Concrete / Clay Tile

Relative budget
Premium — project-specific quote required
Look
Flat, low, or high barrel profiles in concrete or clay
Warranty
Most selections: 50-year manufacturer limited warranty on material defects (some offer different terms, e.g. limited lifetime) + Westmark 10-year workmanship

Pros

  • Classic Southern California tile look
  • Wide profile choices
  • Brand-new tile throughout

Cons

  • Heavy — homeowner must confirm structural suitability with a qualified professional where required
  • Availability varies by region
  • Not priced by the instant estimator
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Reuse process

Tile Lift-and-Relay

Relative budget
Can cost less than new tile, but savings aren't guaranteed
Look
Keeps your existing tile; replacements may vary
Warranty
Westmark 10-year workmanship; no new manufacturer material warranty on reused tile

Pros

  • Preserves the existing appearance
  • New underlayment and applicable flashings
  • Deck inspected while tile is off

Cons

  • Breakage and matching can change scope
  • Deck issues can add repairs
  • Only for tile that's serviceable
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Warranty summaries are simplified; actual terms depend on product, registration, and program. See warranty details. Timberline Ultra HDZ (UHDZ) is available upon request in select areas where California Title 24 cool-roof requirements do not apply. Contact us to confirm project eligibility. Westmark does not offer metal roofing.

Considering Tile?

New Tile or Relay Your Existing Tile?

If your tile is still serviceable, a relay may keep the look for less — but breakage or deck issues can change that. If you want a new profile or color, a new tile system gives you a clean slate. Structural suitability and any required approvals are the homeowner's responsibility, with a qualified professional where required.

New tile roofing guideLift-and-relay process
High barrel tile profile — conceptual cross-section, not to scaledeck · underlayment · tile (conceptual)

Comparison FAQ

Asphalt shingles are generally the lowest upfront option, while DaVinci and new tile are premium. Your roof's size, pitch, access, deck condition, and code requirements matter, so compare real quotes rather than rules of thumb.

No. Lift-and-relay is a reuse process: suitable existing tiles are removed, new underlayment and applicable flashings are installed, and the tiles are reinstalled. Reused tiles don't receive a new manufacturer material warranty.

No. DaVinci is a synthetic roofing product designed to look like slate or shake. Only selected DaVinci colors are cool-roof rated.

Yes. Timberline Ultra HDZ (UHDZ) is available upon request in select areas where California Title 24 cool-roof requirements do not apply. Contact Westmark to confirm eligibility for your project. Our standard asphalt options are GAF Timberline HDZ and Grand Sequoia systems.

Check cool-roof requirements: ZIP lookup (preliminary; exemptions exist). Learn how the layers work: What's a roofing system?

Get a Number for Your Roof

Instant estimates cover asphalt, DaVinci, and tile lift-and-relay. New tile gets a detailed written quote by request.

Instant Estimate (Asphalt, DaVinci, Relay) Request a Detailed New-Tile Quote Text us

Our AI assistant is available by text 24/7 to answer roofing questions and help with quotes. The text button opens your messaging app; send your message to start the conversation.