What Is Residential Roofing?

Residential Roofing Products

Residential Roofing Products include those products necessary to provide a quality roofing system typically for a consumer’s home, garage or other residential applications. Residential roofing products are usually designed for steep slope application. Products can include roofing shingles, underlayments and accessory products.

Roofing Shingles

CertainTeed manufactures high-quality asphalt roofing shingles in a wide variety of styles and colors for residential applications. Asphalt roofing shingles are the most commonly used residential roofing products in the market. There are three major categories of roofing shingles including strip roofing shingles, dimensional roofing shingles and premium roofing shingles.

Strip shingles are the most basic of residential roofing products available in the market. They are single layered roofing shingles that are generally designed to look like slate. CertainTeed manufactures strip shingles under the product names CT™ 20, XT™ 25, and XT™ 30.

Dimensional roofing shingles typically are heavier weight than strip roofing shingles. They are manufactured as dual-layered products or multi-layered in the case of CertainTeed’s tri-laminate technology. CertainTeed manufactures the Landmark® Series Roofing Shingle as an example of a dimensional roofing shingle

Premium roofing shingles are typically laminated and provide enhanced aesthetics and an increased design element. CertainTeed manufactures Grand Manor®, Presidential Shake® TL, and Carriage House®.

Underlayments

Underlayments are designed for use on residential roof decks as a water-resistant layer beneath roofing shingles. CertainTeed manufactures the utility grade felt underlayments ShingleFelt® 30 and the fiber glass-reinforced felt underlayment Roofers’ Select®. We also market a high performance synthetic underlayment called DiamondDeck®. Waterproofing shingle underlayments prevent leaks from ice dams and wind-driven rain in vulnerable areas. CertainTeed manufactures the product WinterGuard®.

Hip and Ridge

Accessory shingles are used to finish the hips and ridges of a residential roof and carry the same warranty as the shingles they are applied over. There are a number of options designed to complement the appearance of shingles while providing the same level of protection and durability. CertainTeed manufactures hip and ridge accessories under the product names ShadowRidge® and Mountain Ridge®.

Proper Attic Ventilation

Proper attic ventilation systems allow a continuous flow of outside air through the attic which creates cooler attics in the summer and drier attics in the winter. It consists of a balanced system between air intake (at your eaves or soffits) and air exhaust (at or near your roof ridge). CertainTeed offers Ridge Vent, Rolled Ridge Vent, Static Vents, and Intake Vent products to meet a variety of ventialtion needs.

Starter Shingles

Starter shingles save application time. They are designed to work specifically with different styles of shingles for consistent appearance and performance. CertainTeed manufactures starter shingles under the product names Swiftstart® to be used with the Landmark® series and High Performance Starter to be used with Grand Manor®, Highland Slate® and Hatteras® shingles.

How Much Does It Cost To Have A New Roof Put On?

The national average cost to replace a roof is $7,211 with most homeowners spending between $4,707 and $10,460. Roof installation cost ranges from $400 to $550 per square depending on the roof size and materials used in reroofing. Expect to spend $1,500 to $3,000 to remove your current roof before installing a replacement.

ROOF REPLACEMENT COST

National Average Cost $7,211

Minimum Cost $3,240

Maximum Cost $30,000

Average Range $4,707 to $10,460

If you're not sure you need a new roof and would like an evaluation first, hire a roof inspector to come out for around $200. In this guide, we cover all replacement and installation rates in-depth to help you in your home improvement process.

Average New Roof Cost

The average cost of a new roof is between $4,707 and $10,460 depending on the roof size and materials used. A 2,000 sqft. asphalt roof costs from $3,600 to $10,800 on average, while a metal roof costs between $8,000 to $24,000.

Roofing Prices

Roofing material prices range from $360 to $2,185 per square (10x10 area), with asphalt being the cheapest option and solar being the most expensive. Asphalt material prices typically cost between $350 and $500 per square, while metal roofing costs $800 per square.

Cost to Reroof a House

The total cost to reroof a house with new shingles is between $4,707 to $15,690 which includes old roof removal, new roofing materials, and professional installation. The cost of materials alone range from $3,240 to $10,800 depending on the size of your roof.

To remove the old shingles, expect to spend between $1,467 and $4,890 or from $125 and $500 per roofing square. Costs are adjusted based on the difficulty of removing and disposing of the existing type of roofing material. If your roofing professional discovers structural issues in the rafters after removing your old roof, you could have to pay an additional $1,000 to $10,000.

Roofing Labor Cost Per Square

With a few different variables at play, roofing labor is generally between $1.50 and $3.00 per square foot. If your roofing professional is using Per Square in the bid (10x10 area), their prices for labor will reflect this multiplied out by 100 to show between $150 and $300 per square. According to the United States Census, the average roof is 17 squares or about 1,700 square feet.

Roofing Cost Per Square Foot

When calculating roofing costs per square, asphalt shingles run from $350 and $500 per square, metal or tin roofs costs $600 to $1,200 per square, and concrete or clay costs between $1,200 and $1,800 per square. If you are replacing your current roof, add $125 to $500 per roofing square for old roof removal.

When looking at roofing materials prices, the term “per square” is used to describe a 10x10 area (100 square feet). The term Per Square in a bid is used as an all-inclusive phrase that covers all materials and labor.

Cost to Tear Off & Replace Roof

Below is a cost chart to tear off and replace an asphalt roof by materials, removal, and total installation cost.

How Much Does it Cost To Fix A Roof?

The national average roof repair cost is $843, with most homeowners spending between $351 and $1,366. Most common small roof repairs cost between $150 and $400. Labor runs around $45 to $75 per hour.

Roofing professionals should handle any large or complicated jobs. If you have any doubts about your ability to complete the job safely, call several contractors and collect quotes.

Maintaining a sound roof tops the list of crucial home repairs. It keeps your home interior warm and dry and protects it from the elements. If you notice damage or signs of wear, take action right away. Otherwise, you may need to pay the price to have your roof replaced.

Roof Leak Repair Costs

A leaking roof typically costs anywhere from $10 to $120 for a simple fix. Luckily, it is possible for homeowners to repair some issues on their own. Here are some common leaks and the usual DIY cost to repair them:

Issue Cost

Cracked Flashing $20

Broken or Missing Shingles $30+

Cracked Vent Booting $10-$20

Ice Dams $50-$120

Skylight Leaks $25-$80

Clogged Gutters $0

How to Fix Common Causes of Leaks

Cracked flashing: Flashing is the metal strip that creates a water-resistant barrier between joints. Metal can crack or corrode from page or deteriorated sealant. To fix, gently pry up the material and remove nails. Nail a new strip in place and reseal.

Broken or missing shingles: High winds can break or remove shingles. If broken, lift the shingle with a pry bar until the nails holding it pump up. Gently remove nails and old shingles. Replace with a new one and nail in place.

Cracked vent booting: Vent booting is a gasket used to seal roof vents. To repair, cut away the old boot with a knife. Install the new one over the vent and under the shingles. Secure with nails and seal with caulk.

Ice dams: If snow melt on your roof refreezes, it can create ice dams that hold snow to your roof. The weight can cause damage. Use a roof rake to fix it and remove the first four feet of snow from the roof edge. Then use ice melt product per manufacturer's instructions. Consider investing in a roof heat cable to prevent future issues.

Skylight leaks: Skylights can trap water and the frame seals can crack and form leaks. If there’s a problem, clean off debris and repair cracks with clear silicone sealant.

Clogged gutters: Clean these out properly to prevent water from pooling up. Otherwise, clogged gutters will prevent rainwater from running off efficiently.

Average Cost of Roof Repairs by Material Type

There are many kinds of materials and styles for roofs. These include wood shake or composite roofing, asphalt shingles, metal, flat, foam or single-ply roofing. You could also have a type of tile or slate roofing as well. The type of material and style that your roof is will dictate the cost. For example, many consider shingle roofs easy to repair while slate or tile roofs are among the most difficult.

Metal Roofs

• The cost to repair a metal roof is $1,300 on average
• If removed and left improperly sealed, fasteners for panels or shingles can leave a potential leak point
• Time can work fasteners loose especially where there is a lot of expansion and contraction
• Leaks between panel fasteners, loose seams can let water through
• Sometimes the seams can work themselves loose and allow water in

Asphalt Shingles

• Repairing an asphalt shingle roof costs $710 on average
• Lift up or blow off entirely in high winds
• Most shingles today can withstand 110 mph, but an improperly attached shingle can come off in low winds
• Strong storm winds can lift or remove shingles, loose nails can damage the material
• A weaker section of roof will anchor shingles if there is no nailing strip present.

Composite Roofing

• You’ll pay $450 on average to fix a composite roof
• Lightweight compared to other shingles
• Prone to extensive damage from high winds
• Asphalt roofs may lose a handful of shingles, composite roofs can lose entire sections
• Can lift up more easily than ordinary asphalt shingles and allow water to blow in beneath
• The stone granules begin to come off easily when they require replacement.

Wood Shake

• $750 is the usual price to repair wood shake
• Susceptible to moss buildup if they are subject to a lot of shade
• Attractive to insects if not properly maintained (cedar is the exception)
• May encounter UV damage
• The cost to install wood shake is much higher than repairing it

Slate Roofs

• Repairing a slate roof costs $1,350 on average
• If nailed too tightly, edges can stick up and cause leakage problems
• Prone to ice-damming, when ice builds up and melts into your ceiling

Tile Roofs

• Expect to pay about $1,000 to repair a tile roof
• Potential for cracked or sliding tiles to expose underlayment of roof and cause leaks
• May leak from day one and allow water underneath tiles
• Heat damage is possible from the sun
• Galvanized steel can corrode and form holes that let water through
• Brand new tile roofs cost much more than a repair job

Flat, Foam or Single-Ply Roofs

• Flat roof repairs cost $400 on average
• Sags can appear in aging flat roofs that cause water to pool up
• If not cleaned before application, the foam may not adhere and will pull up in high winds
• Single-ply roofs can leak if the membrane beneath did not properly seal
• Insulation board can act like a sponge and trap water, causing mold growth
• Rubber roofs cost more to install than to repair

How much Does it Cost To Fix A Leaky Roof?

To repair a roof or not, that is the question. Actually, the question is based on whether the cost is worth doing it now, or waiting a while. In which case, it is more like a gamble. And a wager that each home owner makes virtually every day. Yet, when an obvious problem comes up, such as water trickling overhead, into your living space, the decision is easy: fix the leak! 😉

Our goal with this guide is to make sure you are better equipped for managing what really is an ongoing wager between your roof and the elements outside, along with the factor of time. Both are in essence sabotaging all the good will, value and lifespan of your roof.

Do nothing between now and the next time your roof needs to be replaced and the odds are against you. Sure you might get lucky, but you have ample opportunity to make your own luck. To be smart with the wager. To keep little problems as little and manage bigger problems with effectiveness.

We have lots of ground to cover. But let’s begin with the primary reason for this guide, the expected cost range for a typical roof repair:

$150 to $400 for minor repairs

$400 to $1000 for moderate repairs

$1000 to $3000 for major repairs

Did you know? Most home owners spend between $300 and $1,100 for a roof repair, or an average of $650 to fix a roof related issue.

Going beyond $3,000 is possible, but at that point a replacement roof could be your best bet. The average cost to install a new roof in 2019 for a moderate sized home is $7,500+. While this is the worst case scenario, in terms of cost, it does allow you to start anew. Still, our goal is to keep costs reasonable, while increasing value.

Before we go further, it is important to realize that not all roofs are the same. It would be so much easier to reveal this information if they were. But how boring would the world, or your neighborhood, be if all homes had identical roofs? 😉

Our data is based on moderately sized homes (or around 1500 to 2000 sq. ft.) and in most cases with asphalt shingles as the typical material on a roof. We realize that is not the only material, and we’ll share cost data on other types as well. Plus, the typical cost range mentioned above is assuming you are paying someone who knows what they are doing.

If you can tackle minor jobs, that cost would go down. Yet, the do-it-yourself approach is included in our references to the gamble. More on that, later on.

Specific Costs for Common Roof Problems

Here we’ll keep things short. Remember, there are so many variables that go into types of roofs and therefore types of problems that may occur.

In general, asphalt shingles (the most common roof type in the U.S.) are the cheapest to replace. Next would be wooden and metal shingles, which are middle of the road.

Clay, concrete and slate tiles are where expenses go up for repair. When repaired, those materials are the most durable and so lifespan will be longer.

Typically, a job is to repair leaks. Seal the leak, replace shingles, seal the shingles. If there is a small area and few shingles being repaired, it will likely be on the low end, or as little as $150.

High end costs are $1,500 to $3,000 and are generally repairing material under the roof’s outer layer, possibly addressing damaged wood in other parts of the house, such as outer walls. Plus replacing all shingles on sections of the roof (think 10 by 10 foot areas).

Moderate repairs are likely fixing and/or sealing fixtures on the roof and replacing shingles and flashing around these objects.

Asphalt shingles cost roughly $500 to $1,000 to replace or repair 10 by 10 square feet section

Metal Roofs cost on average $500 to $1,500 to repair improper installation, fix loose seams or address any damaged fasteners

Wood Shakes or Cedar Shingles repair will run $500 to $1,000 on average, which is generally dealing with moss build up or insects / other critters doing damage to the wood shingles

Flat and Single-Ply roofs costs around $400 to $1,000 to address pooling water that may lead to minor sagging, or to repair improper sealing of the under laying material

Slate and stone-like roofs are $550 to $1,500 on average to repair improper installation or nails that are too tight, causing tiles to prop up leading to leaks

Chimneys, vents, skylights and related fixtures on a roof are going to vary in price. In general the cost would start around $450 and go up. Generally, shingles around the fixture need to be removed to repair sealing and fix flashing. Then shingles are replaced.

If there are multiple fixtures needing repair, yes the cost will go up, but generally a contractor will reduce the rate for each as they are already up there, with all the tools.

With chimneys, the cost can quickly go to the $750 range or higher as the damage to the chimney structure may be determined a source of roof problems and that would need to be fixed first.

Damage to flashing in valleys means removing shingles around it, fixing the flashing or (more likely) replacing it, and then replacing the shingles, and sealing everything. This ranges from $200 to $600, and depends on how long the valley is, how steep the slope of the roof and how many shingles actually need to be replaced.

More than one valley needing attention will raise cost, but again the rate may go down per valley, in this case.

What Is The Best Type of Roof For A House

Asphalt shingles are popular because they blend looks, longevity, and a reasonable price, and they’re typically the easiest to install, saving you money on labor costs as well. Specialty roofing materials like slate, tile, or metal tend to cost more—ten times as much or more in some cases—but they can also last much longer and they look nicer.

Tile roofing remains popular in the Southwest and Florida because it reflects heat and matches Mediterranean-style houses, while slate roofing is a more popular pick in the Northeast, where Victorian and Gothic houses from the 1800s are still quite common. Metal roofing can be found across the country. The performance of these options on your roof really depends upon the skill of the installer. A metal roof can last 50 years, while slate roofs can last more than 100, with diligent upkeep.

CR tests only asphalt shingles, but below we also offer information about faux slate and composite tile. These two alternatives give the upscale look of slate and tile, respectively, but they're easier to install and cost significantly less than the genuine versions. For comparison, a true slate roof can cost $1,500 per square, plus at least that much to have a skilled mason install it, leaving you with a total bill of $50,000–$100,000.

Asphalt Roofing Shingles

Price: $65–$350 per square

Asphalt shingles are made of fiberglass sandwiched between asphalt and ceramic granules. The fiberglass provides the strength, while the asphalt, often mixed with minerals, is waterproof. The ceramic granules give shingles their color and also help deflect UV light, and its damaging effects. Relatively light, inexpensive, and easy to install, asphalt shingles are the best choice for most houses. They come in sheets that are layered on a roof to give the illusion of more expensive single shingles, such as cedar or slate, that are installed one shingle at a time. Asphalt shingles fall into three basic categories. Standard, entry-level 3-tab shingles are the cheapest and thinnest. Architectural shingles are a step up from 3-tab shingles. They're slightly thicker and made to resemble more expensive wood shakes. Multilayered architectural shingles are the most expensive and thickest of the group, and give a similar look to wood shakes. Only 3-tab shingles can be installed over a single layer of existing shingles, but check with the manufacturers to ensure you'll be entitled to the full warranty before you do.

Faux Slate Roofing Shingles

Price: $310–$500 per square

This composite material looks like the real thing, even close up, but costs a lot less. And it weighs about the same as asphalt, so there's no need to beef up the roof structure, as you would have to do with slate. Made of a variety of compositions, including plastic/polymer, clay, rubber or asphalt, fake slate is more slippery than real slate—if you live in a snowy climate, consider installing snow guards to prevent sheets of ice from sliding down and hurting someone. Some faux slate may fade or crack under impact. Because it's a manufactured product, with a nailing strip, most roofing contractors can install it (only a skilled mason can install real slate). The warranties on faux slate roofing are generally comparable to asphalt shingles—expect them to last anywhere from 20–50 years.

Metal Roofing

Price: $850–$1,140 per square (for steel)

Metal roofing comes in steel, aluminum, copper, and alloy strips, and in various shapes and textures. Copper is especially expensive. Over time, copper acquires a greenish patina that some people find attractive. Metal roofing can be slick, just like slate, so consider snow guards in cold climates, to prevent sheets of ice from sliding off and hurting someone. A metal roof can be noisy during a rainstorm as drops of water ping against it. In the past, we've tested steel roofing and found that it can dent fairly easily, but options with a textured surface tend to mask small dents and dings quite well. Metal roofing effectively reflects the sun's rays, so it keeps your home cooler in summer—a benefit in hot climates. Make sure you hire a contractor who is familiar with the material as it’s a very different job from putting on asphalt shingles. A metal roof can last anywhere from 50–100 years.

What is a GAF Roofing System?

GAF is a manufacturing company based in Parsippany, New Jersey,[1] that has roots dating back to the late 19th century. The GAF acronym stands for General Aniline & Film. The company has historically been primarily focused on manufacturing of roofing materials for residential and commercial applications. At one time GAF was also active in manufacturing photographic film[2] as well as cameras and projectors (both still and motion picture), and was the manufacturer of the View-Master, the famous line of 3D transparencies, viewers and projectors. Briefly in the 1970s, it was the official film of Disneyland and Walt Disney World, and at this time, actor Henry Fonda served as the company's spokesman in several television commercials including one that featured Jodie Foster in her first acting role.[3]

Jim Schnepper is the President of GAF, an operating subsidiary of Standard Industries. He states that "GAF operates, protecting our communities is what matters most. We're grateful to the communities we call home. Thankful for the neighborhoods, cities, parks, schools and other places that help give our work meaning,"

Are Shingles Good For Roofing?

Roof shingles are a roof covering consisting of individual overlapping elements. These elements are typically flat, rectangular shapes laid in courses from the bottom edge of the roof up, with each successive course overlapping the joints below. Shingles are made of various materials such as wood, slate, flagstone, metal, plastic, and composite materials such as fibre cement and asphalt shingles. Ceramic roof tiles, which still dominate in Europe and some parts of Asia, are still usually called tiles. Roof shingles may deteriorate faster and need to repel more water than wall shingles. They are a very common roofing material in the United States.

Roof shingles are almost always highly visible and so are an important aspect of a building's aesthetics in patterns, textures and colors. Roof shingles, like other building materials on vernacular buildings, are typically of a material locally available. The type of shingle is taken into account before construction because the material affects the roof pitch and construction method: Some shingles can be installed on lath where others need solid sheathing (sheeting) on the roof deck. All shingle roofs are installed from the bottom upward beginning with a starter course and the edge seams offset to avoid leaks. Many shingle installations benefit from being placed on top of an underlayment material such as asphalt felt paper to prevent leaks even from wind driven rain and snow and ice dams in cold climates. At the ridge the shingles on one side of the roof simply extend past the ridge or there is a ridge cap consisting of boards, copper, or lead sheeting. An asphalt shingle roof has flexible asphalt shingles as the ridge cap. Some roof shingles are non-combustible or have a better fire rating than others which influence their use, some building codes do not allow the use of shingles with less than a class-A fire rating to be used on some types of buildings. Due to increased fire hazard, wood shingles and organic-based asphalt shingles have become less common than fiberglass-based asphalt shingles. No shingles are water-tight so the minimum recommended roof pitch is 4:12 without additional underlayment materials.

Are Metal Roofs Good?

Compared to asphalt, metal is a far more durable and longer-lasting option for residential roofs. In fact, most homeowners who choose to install a metal roof on their home will never have to think about re-roofing again. Why not? Well, metal roofs are proven to last two to three times longer than asphalt, with 50 to 60 years lifespan for high-end metal roofs such as field-locked standing seam and aluminum shingles. A roof made of zinc or copper can last well over 100 years.

A metal roof can withstand the elements for far longer than an asphalt roof. Sun or rain, snow or ice, a metal roof will remain attractive and weatherproof for a very long time.

Moss- and Fungus-Proof

Unlike asphalt, metal roofing is 100% unaffected by the growth of mildew, fungus and moss — all the common afflictions known to plaque impermanent roofs made of asphalt or wood such as cedar shingles and shakes.

Did you know? Moss and fungus growth not only look extremely undesirable, but they can also dramatically shorten the lifespan of an asphalt roof. — In fact, they can cut that “already too short lifespan” in half! 😉 This is exactly the kind of contrast that makes metal the perfect choice for areas that are particularly prone to moss growth, such as heavily wooded environments.

Raccoons, Rodents, Pests, and Wild Animals Proof

If you live in heavily-wooded area, where raccoons and rodents can get onto your roof from the tree branch, you can rest assured that they won’t be able to damage a metal roof to break into your attic.

Did you know? There are many reported cases of pests and wild animals breaking away the asphalt shingles, destroying plywood, and getting inside the homes to cause further damage.

Fire Resistance

Another benefit of a metal roof is that it is fire resistant. This can be particularly important in areas that are prone to wildfires.

Metal roofs can also be useful in locations that experience other types of extreme weather, such Kansas, Oklahoma, and other areas where hailstorms are common.

Did you know? A metal roof can withstand even the largest hailstones with minimal damage, and they are normally able to withstand the wind speeds of up to 110 miles per hour, which means that most metal roofs meet or exceed the requirements of the strictest building codes in the US, such as the hurricane prone county of Miami Dade in Florida. Some metal roofs can stand up to the winds that are as strong as 130 miles per hour.

In contrast, 3-tab asphalt shingles can be damaged by winds with speeds of 70+ miles per hour. Shingles can be damaged, or even blown off the roof, particularly if they have been poorly fitted.

High-end residential metals roofs are rated to withstand wind, hail and fire, and some home insurers will offer discounts of up to 30 percent to homeowners whose properties have metal roofs.

Metal is a sustainable and durable alternative to asphalt or cedar. Metal roofs can last at least three times as long as asphalt shingles, without requiring as much maintenance.

At least 30 percent of the material that is used to create a metal roof is recycled, and some metal roofs are made of 100 percent recycled content. — This, coupled with durability and long lifespan, makes metal an environmentally friendly roofing option. All metal roofs can be fully recycled at the end of their life.

Metal offers yet another important advantage over other materials; Metal roofs can stay much cooler than their asphalt counterparts on a hot sunny day, helping to regulate the temperature inside the building, while also reducing the demand for electricity and AC load.

Are Metal Roofs Expensive?

Most common questions homeowners have about metal roofing versus asphalt shingles. The questions we will be covering are as follows:

1. Is a metal roof way more expensive than asphalt shingles

2. Does a metal roof cost more to install?

3. Should I worry about my metal roof being heavier than shingles?

4. Is a metal roof noisier than asphalt shingles?

5. Is a metal roof more hot in the summer than asphalt shingles?

6. Is a metal roof fireproof?

7. Is a metal roof just for agricultural buildings and not for residential?

Is A Metal Roof Way More Expensive Than Asphalt Shingles?

Actually, no. Corrugated metal panels (like our ABM Panel) often cost as much as 20% less per square than asphalt shingles. Before you get too excited though, remember that a metal roof requires more accessories like screws, flashing, and ridge caps. With the accessories included, a metal roof can cost about the same as, or within a few hundred dollars of, a shingle roof on an average home. And considering that our premium and standard metal panels come with 40-year paint warranties (with many metal roofs even lasting over 100 years with proper maintenance), the savings over time makes metal a smarter choice.

Additional Costs Associated with a Metal Roof

An additional cost you may incur that is not reflected in the quote would be the removing and disposing of old shingles if replacing them with more asphalt shingles. Since metal can be installed on top of an asphalt shingle roof (see local building codes for possible weight limitations), you’ll save labor and disposing costs, but keep in mind you will have to buy and install wood purlins (we recommend 1×4 pine spaced 2′ on center) to provide an even base for the metal panels. So the cost might still be a wash.

If the project is new construction, such as an addition or new garage, metal is a big winner because an asphalt shingle roof would require a plywood base.

Also, the cost will be affected by the complexity of the roof. If it is a simple roof with few or no valleys, metal panels may be significantly cheaper and faster to install than asphalt shingles (including labor). But if the roof is more complex with several valleys and peaks, though the material costs might still be about the same, asphalt shingles are going to install faster and cost less in labor than metal panels. That said, it is still hard to beat the longterm savings of a metal roof.

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  • How Much Does It Cost To Replace A Commercial Roof?
  • How Long Should A Commercial Roof Last?
• Commercial Roofing Solutions in Traverse
  • What Does Commercial Roofing Mean?
  • What is the Difference between Commercial Roofing and Residential Roofing?
  • Roofing Materials
  • Roofing Materials Utilized for Commercial and Residential Roofs
  • Major Roofing Differences
  • What Is The Best Commercial Roofing Material?
  • What Is The Longest Lasting Flat Roof?
  • What Is The Best Type Of Roofing Material For A Flat Roof?
  • What Material Is Used For Roofing?