Alternatives to Slate for Mansard Roofs?

[Garrett Hogan]

Hi Everyone,

We are currently in the process of doing a gut rehab on an old victorian style home in Mass. As part of the rehab, we will be reframing the roof into a Mansard style in order to capitalize on a currently unfinished walk up attic space. 

My current dilemma is how to finish the sides of the mansard roof. I love the look of slate, but it is way too costly for this project. I think normal asphalt roofing shingles looks cheap. 

Can anyone recommend a good alternative to slate that wont look cheap?

Check out the current and proposed elevations below: