Shingle roof vs metal roof: what makes more sense for your home?
Clear comparison from a Florence, KY roofing contractor that installs both shingle and metal.
You're in Florence, and your roof is starting to show its age. You've heard metal lasts longer but the upfront cost gives you pause. You need a straight answer before the next round of Boone County storms.
You're standing in front of two common choices: asphalt shingles or a standing seam metal roof. Shingles are what most homes in Plantation Pointe and Oakbrook still use. They come in basic colors, last 20 to 30 years, and cost less to install. Metal roofs are the long-range upgrade you see more on newer builds. They can go 50 years or longer, reflect heat, and laugh at high winds.
Upfront, metal roofing runs about two to three times the price of shingles. For a average single-family home, that can mean several thousand dollars more. But metal needs almost no upkeep. It cuts cooling bills by bouncing sunlight away from your attic. When a spring storm whips through Florence off I-75, metal panels interlock and hold tight. Shingles are cheaper to repair if a tree limb comes down. Your real decision comes down to how long you plan to stay in your home.
This week, get a quote for both systems on your actual house. A contractor who knows both will give you side-by-side numbers, not a sales pitch. TruRoof can stop by, look at your roof slope and exposure, and give you a free, no-pressure estimate for a shingle roof and a metal roof. Then you can lay the lifetime cost on the kitchen table and decide with your eyes open. Do not let anyone rush you into one choice.
Once it's handled, you stop flinching every time hail dots the radar. You've got a roof that fits your budget, your home, and the next 20 or 50 years of Kentucky weather. No second-guessing, no regret.
What people in Florence 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 Florence 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 Florence and the area around it.