When deciding between metal roofing or shingles, consider the aesthetic, cost, maintenance requirements, durability, and lifespan. To determine if metal roofing or shingles are right for your house, let’s break down the differences and pros and cons of each.
METAL
Metal roofing comes in big sheets and makes an interlocking design to form the roof. It’s a strong and durable choice for roofing and can even help your home’s resale value. Metal is a fire-resistant and eco-friendly option. Here’s what you need to know about metal roofing:
Lifespan: Metal roofing can last up to 70 years. Metal roofs typically last between 40-70 years.
Cost: On average, metal roof installation costs about $11,000, but can jump to as high as $100,000 for a high-end, large metal roof. The cost varies depending on the size of the roof, the type of metal, and your location.
Maintenance: Metal roofs are known for needing little maintenance. Conduct regular maintenance, like clearing out gutters, each season. Then, have a professional roofing contractor conduct structural maintenance and look for scratches, scuffs, and chipping at least every other year.
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SHINGLES
Asphalt shingles are created by coating a material, often fiberglass, with crushed asphalt. Then, shingle granules coated in ceramic are added. This helps create the desired color. Asphalt shingles can come in sheets, stacks, or rolls.
Asphalt shingle roofing is the most popular choice in America and for a good reason. It’s a low-cost option that lasts more than a decade.
Lifespan: Asphalt shingles have a lifespan of 15-30 years. Weather conditions and frequency of maintenance contribute to the length of the lifespan.
Cost: Asphalt shingle roofing installation costs between $4,300 for a smaller roof to $16,000 for a large roof. The size of your roof, the type of asphalt shingles, and your location determine the cost.
Maintenance: When you do seasonal maintenance on your roof, like clearing leaves from the gutters in the fall, also inspect your shingles to see if any are cracking, missing, or curling shingles. Then, have your roof repaired and the shingles replaced.
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WHICH IS RIGHT?
Now that you know what each kind of roofing offers, the choice is ultimately yours. Either option works well for Indiana’s climate.
No matter what kind of roofing you have, take good care of it by doing regular maintenance. When you need roofing accessories like ventilation and flashing products, stop by and see us at Miller’s Building Supply at 1819 East Monroe in Goshen, Indiana.