Roofing Guidelines Table 2015

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ROOFING GUIDELINES TABLE Currently Available Fire-Resistant Alternatives to Wood Shake and Wood Shingle Roofing Important Notes: 1. Information for this table was provided by the manufacturers included, and also by local roofers. Although we have tried to provide accurate information as of the date of this report, there are numerous variables which affect the suitability of roofing products for particular installations, the fair cost to install any of the roofing materials noted above, and the advisability of using any of the products mentioned. We strongly recommend that you contact your architect, general contractor, or a qualified roofing contractor with experience in the particular type of material desired before proceeding further with roof material selection. 2. Inclusion of any products in this report, or descriptions thereof, should not be construed as a recommendation or professional evaluation of the material, manufacturer, vendor, or suitability of the product for a particular installation. 3. Current code and permit requirements for roofing can and should be obtained from the Building Department at the Pitkin County Community Development Department, 210 South Galena, 3rd Floor, Aspen, Colorado 81611, phone (970) 920-5090. WEIGHT PER SQUARE (= 100 SF) SUITABLE FOR RE-ROOFING BALLPARK COST PER SQUARE INSTALLED NONCOMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL CLASS A RATING UNDERLAYMENT REQUIRED FOR CLASS A RATING 200 LBS YES $ 650 NO N/A YES Materials are available with fire resistance ratings, but are not allowed by Pitkin CountyCode even with ratings COPPER SHINGLES 85 - 125 LBS YES $900 YES YES YES Fire-resistant underlayment used for Class A rating COPPER STANDING SEAM 80 - 100 LBS YES $ 700 - 800 mechanical seamed YES YES YES Fire-resistant underlayment used for Class A rating PAINTED STANDING SEAM 80 - 100 LBS YES $600 - 700 YES YES YES Fire-resistant underlayment used for Class A rating OXIDIZED STEEL ROOFING 100 - 150 LBS YES $600 - 800 YES YES YES Fire-resistant underlayment used for Class A rating ALLOY ROOFING varies widely YES unknown YES YES YES Fire-resistant underlayment used for Class A rating PRODUCT CATEGORIES and EXAMPLES COMMENTS WOOD ROOFING MEDIUM WOOD SHAKES [typical existing roof in Starwood] METAL ROOFING 2015 v.