Shingle or metal roof: which one actually makes sense for your home?
Straight answers for Monfort Heights homeowners, from TruRoof metal roofing.
You need a new roof and you keep going back and forth. Asphalt shingles are cheaper up front. Metal lasts longer and stands up to Ohio wind. But is the extra cost worth it for a house off Route 27 or near Mt. Airy Forest? You just want a clear comparison before you call anyone.
Asphalt shingles are what most Monfort Heights homes have right now. They cost less to install and do the job for 20 to 30 years. But our humid summers and freeze-thaw winters wear them down. Curling edges, missing tabs, and granule loss in your gutters are signs they are past halfway.
Metal roofing runs higher on the first bill, sometimes two to three times a shingle quote. But it lasts 40 to 70 years with almost no upkeep. Standing seam panels shed snow fast and laugh at 80 mph wind gusts that tear shingles off. Over decades, skipping a second shingle replacement can make metal the cheaper choice.
What you do next depends on your timeline. If you plan to sell within five years, shingles give you a new roof without the premium price. If this is your long-term home, metal pays you back. Call TruRoof for a side-by-side quote on both options. We will measure your roof and give you real numbers, not a sales pitch.
Once the new roof is on, you stop worrying. No more ladder checks after a spring storm. No more wondering if this is the year it leaks. Just a roof that does its job while you get back to yours.
What people in Monfort Heights 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 Monfort Heights 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 Monfort Heights and the area around it.