How much does metal roofing cost?
In a nutshell… On average, metal roofing costs tend to be about three times the cost of conventional asphalt roofs. The difference in cost is attributed to a much higher cost of metal roofing materials, and a highly technically involved installation process that requires specialized skills, and specific training for the metal roofing system being installed. The often tedious and time-consuming installation process requires longer hours, precision and patience. On average, metal roof takes about two to three times longer to install than a conventional roof. Although, metal roofs cost more than asphalt shingle roofs, its cost is comparable to the cost of cedar shake and tile roofs. Yet, a metal roof that was installed the right way, will outlast cedar shake and tile roofs. Not only that, metal roof will provide measurable energy savings (many homeowners report 20% cooling costs savings). A freshly installed metal roof will increase the monetary value of any building, therby reducing it
