Shingle or metal roof: which one makes sense for your home?
Straight answers for Amelia, OH homeowners from TruRoof, your local metal roofing contractor.
You need a new roof in Amelia and you're stuck between asphalt shingles and metal. Every neighbor has a different opinion. You want the facts without the sales pitch, especially with our humid summers and those gusty storms that roll through Clermont County.
Asphalt shingles are the most common roof you see driving through Amelia neighborhoods. They cost less upfront and last about 20 to 30 years. Metal roofing, like standing seam, costs more now but lasts 40 to 70 years. The big difference is how they handle our weather. Metal sheds snow and ice faster. It also laughs at the high winds we get when storms cross I-275. Shingles can curl, crack, or blow off after years of that abuse.
Cost depends on your roof size and pitch. For a typical ranch home near Bachelier Park, a shingle roof might run $8,000 to $12,000. A metal roof for the same house often lands between $14,000 and $20,000. The price gap closes if you plan to stay put. You would replace shingles two or three times in the same span one metal roof does the job. Your home's resale value also gets a bump with metal.
Start by asking yourself how long you will own the home. Selling in five years? Shingles make more financial sense. Staying for 20? Metal pays for itself. Next, get a local quote that includes tear-off, underlayment, and flashing. Do not compare online prices to Amelia labor costs. TruRoof can give you a real number for both options after looking at your roof. We work on homes all over Clermont County and know what holds up here.
Once the new roof is on, you stop worrying about leaks every spring. Your energy bills may drop a little. The house looks clean and finished. You made the right call for your budget and your future, and you do not have to think about it again for decades.
What people in Amelia say
"I'm reviewing my two new roofs, on my house and my garage, installed by TruRoof. The company, and Damon Chuke, their representative, helped me work with the insurance company, and with understanding all the details of the whole process. They took out an obsolete chimney, were on time and professional, and the finished roofs and flashing are beautiful. Many compliments from neighbors. Highly recommended by me."
"We have a beautiful condo in a historic building from the 1840s. Late November had a bad leak in the dining room area. I called Britt at TruRoof who came out and inspected the entire roof of the building. He said to do the entire roof could be around $50,000. But then he started laughing and said you need to caulk the area around one of the chimneys. I thought he was nuts, but I did the caulking, which cost me about 25 bucks worth of outdoor caulk, and there are no more leaks. I cannot express my appreciation for his diligence and his honesty. That kind of a company and a person is rare these days. Highly, highly, highly recommend these guys."
"TruRoof did an outstanding job from start to finish. Communication leading up to the start date was great. Once on site and the project started, everything went as discussed, and the crew was very professional."
Other things people in Amelia ask
what is the biggest problem with metal roofs
Standing seam avoids most of it. We explain where metal shines and where it does not on your house.
is it cheaper to do a metal roof or shingles
Metal costs more today and lasts two to three times longer. We price both so you can decide on the numbers.
standing seam metal roof vs screw down
Exposed fasteners are cheaper and need re-screwing over time. Standing seam hides the fasteners and lasts longer.
shingle vs metal roof
Asphalt shingles cost less upfront and are easy to repair. Metal roofs last much longer, reflect heat, and stand up to high winds. Think about how long you plan to stay in the home. A metal roof pays off over time, but shingles are still the most common choice in Cincinnati neighborhoods.
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TruRoof handles metal roofing in Amelia and the area around it.