Shingle or metal roof? How to decide.
Straight answers for Price Hill homeowners from a local metal roofing team.
You need a new roof and you keep going back and forth. Asphalt shingles are cheaper now. Metal costs more but lasts longer. You see both on homes around East Price Hill and West Price Hill and you just want to know what makes sense for your house.
Asphalt shingles are the most common roof you see. They cost less to install. They last 20 to 30 years here before the sun and storms wear them down. Metal roofs, like standing seam, last 40 to 70 years. They shed snow fast and handle the wind that hits the hilltop with no problem.
A shingle roof on a typical Price Hill home might run half the cost of metal upfront. Metal costs more because the material and labor are higher. But you only buy it once. Shingles you buy twice or more if you stay. The real question is how long you plan to live in the house.
If you are staying 10 years or more, call TruRoof for a metal roof quote. The numbers often work in your favor over time. If you are selling in the next few years, shingles get the job done for less cash now. Either way, get a local contractor who knows these old Price Hill homes and how they settle.
Once the roof is on, you stop thinking about it. No leaks when the spring rain hits. No shingles in the yard after a windstorm. You come home to a house that looks clean and tight, ready for whatever weather rolls up the hill.
What people in Price Hill 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 Price Hill 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 Price Hill and the area around it.