| Protection / Benefits | NOVIK Roofing Systems | Other products on the market (not manufactured by Novik) | ||||
| Lightweight Concrete | Concrete | Fiber Cement | Architectural Shingles | Wood Shake | ||
| Lightweight | Lightest 0.75lbs/sq.ft. |
6 lbs/sq.ft. Average roof: 18,000 lbs. |
9.5 lb/pi2. Approx.: 36,000 lbs |
6 lb/pi2 Approx.: 18,000 lbs. |
3-4 lb/pi2 Approx.: 10,500 lbs |
1.5-2 lb/pi2 Approx.: 10,500 lb. |
| Fire rated | Class C Rated Material |
Class A Rated Material | Class A Rated Material | Class A Rated Material | Class A Rated Material | Class B or C or no Rating if untreated |
| Wind | Up to 110 mph | Warranty does not cover wind damage | Warranty does not cover wind damage | 75 mph warranty | 60 to 110 mph warranty, some special restrictions | Warranty does not cover wind damage |
| Hail Resistant | Class 4 impact resistance | Cracks very easily, hail can cause severe damage. Warranty doesn’t cover any hail damage | Cracks very easily, hail can cause severe damage. Warranty doesn’t cover any hail damage |
Class 4 Impact Resistant. Warranty doesn’t cover any hail damage |
Class 4 Impact Resistant. Warranty doesn’t cover any hail damage |
Warranty does not cover any hail damage |
| Snow/Ice | Freeze/Thaw Resistant | Not waterproof, will absorb 15% of weight | Not waterproof, will absorb 15% of weight | Freeze/Thaw Resistant | Freeze/Thaw Resistant | Limited Freeze/Thaw Cycles |
| Earthquake | Very lightweight No added strength |
Moderate weight. No added Strength |
Moderate to heavy weight, making roof likely to collapse | Moderate weight. No added Strength |
Lightweight. No added Strength |
Moderate weight. No added Strength |
| Warranty | 50 Year Limited Warranty | 25-50 Year Limited Warranty | 25-50 Year Limited Warranty | 50 Year Limited Warranty | 25-50 Year Limited Warranty | 25-40 Year Limited Warranty |
| Environmentally | Recyclable | Not Friendly. Tear-off is required |
Not Friendly. Tear-off is required |
Not Friendly. Tear-off is required |
Not Friendly. Tear-off is often required |
Friendly. Tear-off is required |
| Life Cycle Costs | N.A | High Costs + Unproven | High Costs + lifespan is 25-50 years | High Costs + lifespan is 25-40 years | High Costs + lifepan is approx. 20 years | High costs + lifespan is 20-30 years |