Have you ever heard that a metal roof will cost twice more than an asphalt shingle roof? Yes, a metal roof will have higher up-front costs than a traditional shingle roof, but you must consider the other factors that make metal roofs cost even less. Chances are, you are planning to live in your home for a long time, and even if you’ll be selling it soon, it will pay itself off, easily.
If it costs more, how much more?
Depending on the grade of asphalt in a shingle roof, it can come out at 10-30% less than a metal roof, up front. If you expect to stay in the home, a metal roof will be the better value. The metal roof will also cost less to the environment (https://lianro.com/3-reasons-why-metal-roofing-are-be-better-for-the-environment/) as it creates very little waste and is 100% recyclable whenever it will need to be replaced.
Metal roof lasts MUCH longer than traditional roofs
The numbers about the longevity of metal roofs is a very convincing fact. A metal roof installed by us will last from 40-70 years… or even more! An asphalt shingle roof will last from 12-20 years. That means that while a metal roof is installed, a shingle roof installed at the same time will need to be replaced at least THREE times! In the end, installing the asphalt shingle roof will cost you way more in the long run.
Shingle Problems: Curling
Needs little to no maintenance and repair
A properly installed metal roof will need pretty much no repairs over its lifetime. Metal roofs don’t corrode, crack and may even be impact resistant. If wind gusts of up to 140 MPH hit it, the roof will remain intact. In addition, you will not need to do costly periodic maintenance on it.
