Shingle roof or metal roof? How to decide.
Straight answers for homeowners in Westwood, OH, from a local metal roofing team.
You need a new roof, and you are stuck between shingles and metal. You see shingles all over Westwood, on the tree-lined streets near Harrison Avenue and the historic homes by Town Hall. But you keep hearing metal lasts longer. You just want to know which one makes sense for your house and your wallet right now.
Shingles and metal roofs are built differently. Asphalt shingles are layers of fiberglass and tar topped with grit. They do the job for 15 to 30 years. Metal roofs are steel or aluminum panels. They lock together and shed water fast. Standing seam metal can last 50 years or more. In Westwood, where heavy rains and winds off the Ohio Valley hit hard, metal does not curl or lose grit the way old shingles do.
Shingles cost less to put on. A shingle roof on a typical Westwood home might run $8,000 to $14,000. A metal roof often starts at twice that. The final price depends on roof size, pitch, and how many old layers need to come off. Metal costs more on day one. But you will not pay for a second metal roof. You might pay for two or three shingle roofs in the same time.
Get two quotes, one for each type. Ask the contractor to show you the total cost over 30 years, not just the first bill. Walk around your block and look at roofs. If you plan to stay in your home more than 10 years, metal makes more sense. If you will sell soon, shingles may be the smarter move. TruRoof can give you a clear comparison for your exact house, with no pressure.
Once the roof is on, you stop thinking about it. With shingles, you plan for the next replacement. With metal, you check it off the list. You get a quiet house, lower cooling bills from the reflective surface, and a roof that laughs at Westwood windstorms.
What people in Westwood 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 Westwood 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 Westwood and the area around it.