Shingle roof vs metal roof: which one actually makes sense for your home?
Straight answers for Burlington, KY homeowners from TruRoof, your local metal roofing team.
You need a new roof. You see shingle roofs on most houses near Burlington Commons and along KY-18. But a neighbor put on a metal roof and says it will last 50 years. Now you are stuck. You want to make a smart choice for your home and your budget here in Boone County.
Shingles and metal roofs handle Kentucky weather very differently. Asphalt shingles are common because they cost less to put on. But Burlington gets strong storms, high winds off the Ohio Valley, and hail. Shingles can crack, curl, or blow off after 15 to 20 years. Metal roofs lock together. They shed snow and rain fast. They handle 140 mile per hour winds. That matters on roads like I-71 where open fields let gusts hit homes hard.
Cost is the big question. A shingle roof on a typical Burlington ranch or two-story might run from $8,000 to $14,000. A standing seam metal roof often starts around $18,000 and goes up from there. Yes, metal costs more today. But you will replace shingles two or three times over the life of one metal roof. Metal also cuts cooling bills in summer. It reflects sun instead of soaking it up like dark shingles do.
Walk outside this week and look at your roof. See missing granules in the gutter? Curled edges? That means the shingles are near the end. If you plan to stay in this house ten years or more, call TruRoof for a metal roof quote. If you may move soon, shingles still work. Do not wait until a leak damages your ceilings. A small problem turns expensive fast.
Once the new roof is on, you stop worrying. No more checking the weather app and wondering if this storm is the one. Your home stays dry. Your energy bills drop a little. And you know the roof over your family will still be there decades from now, looking clean and tight against the Burlington sky.
What people in Burlington 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 Burlington 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 for home
Asphalt shingles cost less upfront and last 20 to 30 years. Metal lasts 40 to 70 years and handles high winds better. If you plan to stay in the home long-term, metal often wins. If you're selling soon, shingles make more sense.
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TruRoof handles metal roofing in Burlington and the area around it.