As an alternative roofing material to tiles and colourbond, consider American shingles, a commonly used roofing material in the United States and Canada. They are made from a base of asphalt and each shingle is recyclable at the end of it’s life. Shingles are lightweight in comparison to tiles and have a high level of wind resistance as well as being hail proof. Shingles are laid on a plywood base and come in a range of profiles and colours. For more information go to the local American Shingles web site.