Shingle roof or metal roof: which one actually makes sense?
Straight answers for Fort Thomas homeowners, from TruRoof metal roofing.
If you're driving around Fort Thomas, you see asphalt shingles on most roofs. But a few homes, especially near Tower Park or the older Licking Riverside district, now have metal. You've heard metal lasts longer but costs more. You need to know what works for a Northern Kentucky hillside house before the next big storm.
Asphalt shingles are common for a reason. They are cheaper to buy and fast to install. A shingle roof on a typical Fort Thomas home might last 20 to 25 years. But our weather works against them. Summer heat beats down, winter ice dams form on shady hillside lots, and spring storms whip through the Ohio River valley. Shingles curl, crack, or blow off sooner than you'd think.
Metal roofing costs more upfront. Think two to three times the material cost of a basic shingle job. But a standing seam metal roof handles 140 mph winds. It sheds snow and ice fast on steep Fort Thomas roof lines. It also reflects summer heat, which helps keep second-story rooms cooler. Most metal roofs last 40 to 60 years. If you plan to stay in your home long-term, the math starts to work in metal's favor.
Your next step is to look at your own house and timeline. If you are selling in five years, shingles might be the simpler choice. If this is your forever home, or you've already patched leaks twice, get a metal roof quote. TruRoof can walk your roof, check the sheathing, and give you a real number for both options. No guesswork.
Once the new roof is on, you stop worrying. No more ladder trips to check for storm damage. No more tarps in the attic. Just a quiet roof that stays put through every Kentucky season.
What people in Fort Thomas 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 Fort Thomas 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 Fort Thomas and the area around it.