Shingle or metal roof: which one makes sense for your house?
Straight comparison for Aurora, IN homeowners from TruRoof.
You need a new roof and you keep hearing metal lasts longer. But the upfront cost makes you pause. Around Aurora, with our hail and high winds off the plains, the wrong choice costs you twice. You just want to know if metal is worth it for your home.
Asphalt shingles are what most homes in neighborhoods like Central East Aurora have. They cost less now. But they soak up sun and take a beating from hail. Over 20 to 30 years, you replace them. Metal roofing sheds hail better and laughs at 90 mile per hour winds. It lasts 40 to 70 years.
Upfront, shingles run you less. Metal costs more, sometimes double. But you skip the second replacement. On a ranch home off I-225, a metal roof can pay for itself if you stay put. If you plan to sell in five years, shingles make the budget easier. The real number depends on your roof pitch and square footage.
Get a local quote for both options this week. Do not wait until the next storm puts a tarp on your roof. TruRoof can walk your Aurora property, measure it, and give you real numbers for standing seam metal versus architectural shingles. That way you decide with facts, not guesses.
Once it is done, you stop worrying about the next hailstorm. You hear rain on a metal roof and know it will outlast your mortgage. The house stays cooler in summer, and the roof just works.
What people in Aurora 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 Aurora 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 Aurora and the area around it.