Shingle vs metal roof: A Delhi Hills homeowner's guide.
Straight talk about shingles and metal roofing for your Delhi Hills home, from TruRoof.
You need a new roof, and you keep hearing metal lasts longer but costs more. You're not sure if it's worth it for your house on a quiet street in Delhi Hills. You just want the honest truth before you spend thousands.
You see shingle roofs everywhere in Delhi Hills neighborhoods like Delshire and Central Delhi. They're the standard because they're cheaper upfront. But around here, freeze-thaw cycles and strong winds can wear them out in 15 to 20 years. Metal roofs, on the other hand, don't crack when temperatures swing and can handle wind gusts that rip shingles off.
Metal roofing costs more upfront, often two to three times what you'd pay for asphalt shingles. For a typical Delhi Hills ranch or two-story, shingles might run $8,000 to $15,000 installed. A standing seam metal roof could be $15,000 to $30,000. But metal lasts 40 to 70 years, while shingles need replacing after 20 to 30. If you plan to stay in your home long-term, metal saves you the cost of a second roof replacement and can cut cooling bills in summer.
This week, have a roofing pro check your attic and roof deck. TruRoof offers free inspections for Delhi Hills homeowners. We'll tell you honestly if your roof can support metal panels or if shingles make more sense for your budget. Don't base a $20,000 decision on a website alone, get eyes on your home.
Once you choose, you'll have a roof that stands up to Delhi Hills weather without constant worry. No more curling shingles or leak worries. Just a solid, quiet home that looks good and keeps you dry for decades.
What people in Delhi Hills 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 Delhi Hills 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.
Ready to talk?
TruRoof handles metal roofing in Delhi Hills and the area around it.