Shingle roof vs metal roof: which one makes sense for your house?
Straight answers from a Fort Thomas, KY shingle roofing contractor who installs both.
You drive through Fort Thomas, past Tower Park and the historic homes off KY-80, and you notice more metal roofs going up. You need a new roof soon. You hear metal lasts longer, but the price tag makes you pause. You wonder what actually works for a home in these hills.
Asphalt shingles are what most homes in Campbell County already have. They handle rain and wind well when installed right. The upfront cost is lower. If a storm rips off a few shingles, repairs are simple. Shingles last 20 to 30 years if you keep up with basic maintenance.
Metal roofs cost about two to three times more upfront. But they can last 50 years or more. They reflect sunlight, so your attic stays cooler in July. Metal also shrugs off the wind that whips through the Licking River valley. The trade-off is noise. Rain hitting a metal roof is louder unless you add extra insulation.
Think about how long you plan to stay in your house. If this is your forever home, a metal roof can pay for itself over time. If you may move in 10 years, shingles make more sense. TruRoof can walk you through both options and give you a real quote for your roof, not a guess.
Once the new roof is on, you stop worrying every time a storm rolls through. Your home stays dry. Your energy bills stay steady. You made the right call for your house and your budget.
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
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 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 shingle roofing in Fort Thomas and the area around it.