Shingle or metal roof: which one is right for your home?
Straight answers for Finneytown homeowners, from TruRoof shingle roofing in Finneytown, OH.
You need a new roof and you keep hearing two things. Metal lasts longer but costs more. Shingles are cheaper but wear out faster. If you live in Finneytown near Winton Road or the neighborhoods by McEvoy Park, you want a roof that handles Ohio weather without breaking the bank.
Asphalt shingles and metal roofs handle Finneytown weather differently. Shingles are made of fiberglass and asphalt. They shed rain and snow well when installed correctly. The problem starts when warm attic air meets a cold roof. Ice dams can form along the eaves on older Finneytown homes. Metal roofs shed snow faster. They also reflect summer heat, which helps keep your upstairs rooms cooler. Both work. The right choice depends on your house and how long you plan to stay.
Shingles cost less up front. A full tear-off and replacement on a typical ranch or split-level near Warder Park usually runs between eight and fifteen thousand dollars. Metal costs two to three times more. The metal roof lasts forty to seventy years. Shingles last twenty to thirty years. If you are selling the house in five years, shingles make financial sense. If this is your forever home, metal often pays for itself over time.
Start by looking at your attic. Check for water stains or daylight through the roof boards. Then call a contractor who installs both types and will give you an honest comparison. TruRoof can walk your roof, check the decking, and give you a shingle quote and a metal quote so you can compare real numbers. Do not wait until a leak spreads to your ceilings. Small problems grow fast in wet Ohio springs.
Once the new roof is on, you stop worrying every time it storms. The attic stays dry. The shingles lie flat and tight. You know the warranty will hold because the install followed the manufacturer's specs. Your house looks clean from the street, and you can finally move on to the next project.
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
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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