Shingles Or Steel Roof

Shingle roofs are cheaper up front.

Shingles or steel roof.

The article also discusses ratings common problems and popular brands. These classic steel shingles combine the warmth and appeal of cedar shingles with the strength and durability of galvanized steel. Aluminum will not have this problem. For instance decking isn t suitable for a third replacement regardless of condition so a third installation with the same decking won t be structurally sound.

Metal roofs generally can run from 120 to 900 per 100. Steel shingles share many of the benefits of metal roofing and can be manufactured to resemble more expensive cedar clay or slate shingles. However before you decide on reroofing with a metal roof you have to keep in mind that there are specific conditions that make reroofing with a metal roof safe. Though you ll get more life out of a metal roof you ll pay the price at the time of installation.

Technically aluminum will never rust and steel roof shingles potentially could. However they are not appropriate for all geograpic locations. Steel will rust and corrode if installed in coastal areas within 1 mile from the shore. A low end total cost for a steel shingles roof installed over top of the existing 17 square roof would be around 14 500 at 850 per square while the cost of a high end aluminum standing seam would be about 26 350 at 1 550 per square for a comparable roof.

New metal roof 14 500.