While a metal roof can cost twice as much in the first year it can ultimately cost roughly a third of asphalt shingle roofs during the course of 60 years according to the metal roofing alliance.
Metal and asphalt shingle combination roof.
The combination of metal roof panels and laminated shingles on separate pitched roof sections delivers the visual bang of a metal roof at a much lower cost.
It offers traditional asphalt products as well as metal roofs in wood shake tile and slate profiles.
Overall roof colors tend to have much more to do with climate and material advantages than color.
Metalwork shingles are made of heavy duty 28 gauge steel.
A common combination that she s seen is a lower metal roof over a first or main floor or entry and a cost effective asphalt shingle on the upper less visible second floor.
Things to know about metal over shingle roof problems.
The best options for coastal properties tend to be metal or asphalt.
Fiberglass core or matting an asphalt coating and a ceramic or stone granule surface give this material its durability.
While wooden roofs may look nice their practicality is lacking.
Kynar 500 or hylar 5000 for the system being installed as well as your home s.
This stunning combination of iko cambridge shingles and asc building product s standing seam metal roof panels that wedge roofing recently installed on a new home in marin county is a.
If you opt for a less costly option such as corrugated or ribbed steel roof your cost will likely fall within 5 50 to 7 50 per square foot or 550 to 750 per square installed depending on the metal thickness gauges for steel or mils for aluminum and the quality of paint finish polyester or acrylic vs.
For instance asphalt is a common material for roofing because it s cheap and easy to produce.
After all you ll be making a significant and long term investment.
That s why jamison nienke said many consumers choose their roof material based on how long they want it to last.
There will be more bang for the buck and stretching the budget further by placing the emphasis on the areas that are the most visual she says.
Both metal and shingle roofs are great options for your next roofing project.
In fact in 2016 they started manufacturing the astonwood line using 28 gauge steel instead of 30 gauge due to numerous requests from contractors and builders.
Metal roofs generally can run from 120 to 900 per 100 square feet one 10 foot by 10 foot area or a square of material while asphalt shingles will be between 100 and 200 per 100.