| Feature | Individual Shingles | Reveal Panels | |---------|---------------------|----------------| | Speed | Slow | Fast (4x faster) | | Material waste | 15-20% | 5-8% | | Cost per sq ft | Higher | Lower (labor) | | Nail schedule | 2/shingle | 6-8/panel | | Vertical joints | Staggered | Factory edge – use H-channel or lap | | Cutting complexity | High | Low (cut once per row) |