Shingle or metal roof for your home: which one?
Honest answers from TruRoof, residential roof replacement in Union, KY.
You know you need a new roof. You keep hearing metal lasts longer, but the price tag gives you pause. For a Union home, the choice really comes down to how long you plan to stay.
Asphalt shingles are the most common roof you see in Boone County. They cost less up front and last 20 to 30 years. Metal roofs cost more but can last 40 to 70 years. In Union, where storms and high winds hit, metal handles strong gusts better. Shingles can lift or tear. But metal holds tight.
Price varies by roof size and pitch. Asphalt shingles usually run $4.50 to $7 per square foot installed. Metal can be $9 to $15 per square foot. A full tear-off and replacement takes 1 to 3 days for shingles, up to a week for metal. If you plan to sell your home in the next five years, shingles make more sense. If this is your forever home, metal often wins over time.
Your next step is to get a written estimate for both options. Do not guess or base your decision on one phone quote. TruRoof will inspect your Union home, measure the roof, and give you a clear breakdown of shingle and metal costs. That way you compare apples to apples.
Once the new roof is on, you stop worrying every time it rains. No more buckets in the attic. No more patching. Just a solid roof over your head for decades, whether you chose shingle or metal.
What people in Union 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 Union ask
how much does it cost to replace a roof
Get a written, itemized estimate that shows squares, tear-off, decking, underlayment and shingle grade so you can compare like for like.
should a 20 year old roof be replaced
A free inspection tells you whether you have years left or whether waiting risks a leak and a denied claim.
is $30,000 too much for a roof
Compare a second itemized quote and check what is driving the price: roof size, pitch, layers to remove, decking repairs, material grade.
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.
how much does a new roof cost
A new roof cost depends on size, pitch, material, and how many layers need to be torn off. Get a written estimate that breaks down the work item by item. In Cincinnati, a typical asphalt shingle roof can range from $8,000 to $15,000, but the only way to know is to have a roofer measure your home.
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TruRoof handles residential roof replacement in Union and the area around it.