Is a metal roof better than shingles?

Answer 1

A metal roof won't dry out, split, curl, peel or flake like conventional roofing products like Asphalt Shingles. Metal roofing has been successfully used for centuries and they last substantially longer than any other roofing product on the market.

Answer 2

Metal roofs, after labor, tend to run about 50% more than shingle roofs. However, most metal manufacturers offer a painted galvalume metal that qualifies as a "cool roof". This can earn you a $1500.00 tax credit to offset the cost. Also, the paint on most modern metal roofing carries a 25 year warranty, and your roof can be repainted indefinately.

Metal roof saves your money on repairs and replacements. Metal roofing also comes with a warranty and is usually guaranteed to last at least 30 to 50 years Purchasing metal for a roof is more expensive than asphalt shingles in the beginning.But your budget and how long you plan to live in your house should be a determining.

Answer 3

Should'nt be a problem as long as there's only one or two layers of shingles already on and the weight's not a problem. If the shingles are in fairly good shape, they'll serve as an underlayment like the tarpaper put under asphalt shingles on most roofs.

Answer 4

Actually the most common and economical metal roofing panels available today are made from steel. Usually between 22ga and 29ga in thickness. Metal Roofing is also available in other metals such as aluminum, zinc, and copper.

Answer 5

Typically, a metal roofing job is more expensive than your average asphalt roofing job. Due to a very technical installation process and specialized training required for your contractor, metal roofing can cost up to 3 times as much as asphalt roofs. However, you may feel justified in the extra cost in that many people have said that, in addition to long term maintainance savings, they saved up to 20% in their cooling costs.

Answer 6

Sure can, shingles are often put on metal siding pole buildings.