Shingle or metal roof: which one makes sense for your house?
Straight answers for Finneytown homeowners from a metal roofing team that works here.
You need a new roof and the quotes are in front of you. Asphalt shingles cost less right now. Metal costs more but the sales pitch says it lasts forever. In Finneytown, where homes range from mid-century ranches near Winton Road to newer subdivisions off Galbraith, the right call depends on how long you are staying.
Asphalt shingles are the roof you see on most houses. They are made of fiberglass and asphalt with a grit top. They work fine. In a place like Finneytown, a shingle roof handles rain and summer heat well. It gets you 20 to 30 years if the attic breathes right and the gutters stay clean.
Metal roofing for homes is usually standing seam or metal shingles made from steel or aluminum. It costs more upfront, often two to three times the price of shingles. But it lasts 40 to 70 years. It laughs at wind. It does not crack in a freeze-thaw cycle. On a ranch house near McEvoy Park, you may never buy another roof. On a two-story colonial, the labor cost goes up because the crew needs extra safety gear and time.
Here is what to do this week. First, decide how long you plan to live in the house. If you are selling in five years, shingles make more sense because you will not recoup the metal premium. If this is your long-term home, call TruRoof and ask for a side-by-side quote on both materials. We can walk the roof with you, check the pitch, and give you real numbers before you decide.
Once the new roof is on, you stop thinking about it. No more bucket under a drip. No more ice dam worry on a cold January morning. Just a quiet roof that does its job and keeps your house dry for decades.
What people in Finneytown 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 Finneytown 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 Finneytown and the area around it.