Shingle or metal roof: Which is right for your home?
Straight answers from TruRoof, shingle roofing in Bellevue, KY.
You live in Bellevue, your roof is shot, and you’re staring at two options: shingle or metal. You’ve heard metal lasts longer but costs more, and you’re not sure if it’s worth the extra money for a house in this part of the Ohio River valley.
You need a new roof. Shingle roofing uses asphalt shingles, layered and nailed down. Metal roofing comes in panels or standing seam. Both keep water out, but they age differently. In Bellevue’s humid summers and occasional storms, shingles can curl or lose granules over time. Metal sheds snow and rain better and resists wind.
Cost is the big difference. Asphalt shingles usually run $5 to $10 per square foot installed. Metal can be $10 to $20. That means a typical Bellevue 1,500-square-foot roof might cost $7,000 to $15,000 for shingles, or $15,000 to $30,000 for metal. Shingles last 20 to 30 years; metal lasts 40 to 70. If you plan to stay put, metal’s long life can pay off. If you might sell soon, shingles make more sense.
This week, get a free inspection. A roofer can check your deck and attic for hidden damage. Do not try to patch a failing roof yourself—a bad patch can cause leaks inside your walls. TruRoof can walk you through the numbers for both materials and give you a fair quote for your home on Fairfield Avenue or near Bellevue Beach Park.
Once your new roof is on, you’ll stop worrying about leaks and start saving on energy bills. You’ll know the roof can handle whatever the Ohio River weather throws at it, and your home will look great for years.
What people in Bellevue 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 Bellevue ask
asphalt shingles vs architectural shingles
Architectural shingles cost more up front and last longer with better wind ratings. We show both on your house.
how many years does a shingle roof last
Most architectural shingles run 20 to 30 years in Ohio weather. Ventilation and installation quality decide which end you land on.
how much does it cost to put a shingle roof on a 2000 sq ft house
A written estimate priced by roof squares, not house square footage, is the only number that means anything.
roof replacement cost 1500 sq ft
For a typical Cincinnati home, an asphalt shingle tear-off and replacement runs roughly $8,000 to $15,000 depending on pitch, layers, and shingle grade. Metal runs higher. Get a written estimate with line items so you can compare apples to apples.
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 shingle roofing in Bellevue and the area around it.