What are Billings Metal Roofing Prices?
Billings Metal Roofing Prices.
We'll take a look at the cost of metal roofing compared to other roofing materials. We'll point out valuable information to have. If it's time to start considering options, before you start looking for a roofing contractor, let’s get current with
Roofing Prices - Roofing Basics 101
Choosing the right roofing material for your home
In Montana and Wyoming we have a variety of common roofing materials to choose from. Sometimes, where you live will influence your decision, for example, your primary concern may be fire safety. Or, the design of your home will limit your choices, for example, low slope roofing systems are not suitable for wood shake or asphalt shingles.
Some home owners are not aware of the use of metal roofing systems for residential roof applications and that may affect their roofing choices and options. Here we look at the cost of metal roofing compared to other roofing materials.
Choosing the right roofing materials for you and your home can take time and consideration. Here we look at Price VS Cost for the most common roofing choices ranging from architectural shingles, to residential metal roofing and Natural State.
The Cost of Common Residential Roofing Materials
Metal Roofing: Lowest Life span Cost.
Most metal roofing products are made with either steel or aluminum. Copper and Zinc are also popular due to unsurpassed durability. Zinc, or the use of zinc in coatings and paint systems insures the most durable, fade resistant roofing material available. There are many different styles and designs of affordable metal roofing systems and the cost of metal roofing compared to other roofing material is considerably lower over time making it the most popular roofing material among home owners. Mechanical lock standing seam is the most common metal roofing material while stone coated steel shingles are the second. The only downsides are longer application times due to custom installation methods, and availability.
Slate Roofing: Expensive Overtime
Absolutely beautiful, heavy, and can be impossible to repair. As a high-end roofing system natural slate tiles are not very common in MT and WY. Due to its uncommon appeal with Montana & Wyoming roofing contractors the price of slate roofing tiles varies according to the availability of roofing contractors that specialize in natural slate roofing installations and repairs. Natural Slate is a larger initial investment compared to other roofing material however, the look is available in a metal shingle from EDCO. The price of EDCO Metal Roofing Shingles is more affordable than slate overall. The initial investment can be a onetime expense for most home owners. Maintenance and repairs over time are minimal and don't require special tools or skills.
Composition or Manufactured Slate: Largest Initial Investment
This is the roofing material that is often referred to as rubber roofing These roof tiles are manufactured using recycled rubber or tires and are less prone to damage. The downsides are that they do not weather well, the sun fades them quickly and they tend to curl and pull away from the roof deck as they expand and contract. The life-span cost of this roofing material is comparable to asphalt shinglesh nd for a better investment, with the look of natural slate we suggest the EDCO Metal Roofing Shingle.
Clay or Tile: Cost comparable to Slate
Again this roofing material is not very common. It is usually considered a specialty roof and installers and repair professionals are hard to find. They are available in a stone coated metal roof shingle known as barrel roll or half-barrel. Again, at Billings Metal Roofing Prices we suggest that metal is best not only for it's low life span costs but also for it's low initial costs compared to Clay, Tile, and Natural Slate.
Wood Shake or Shingles: Can be Pricey up front
At Billings Metal Roofing Prices, Wood shingles are the forth pricey, but, none the less they are very attractive, durable and resistant to our Montana and Wyoming weather. Wood Shingles age every well in MT-WY Weather and there is nothing better for curb appeal than the look of jagged edge shake shingles. The only downside is they burn with just the spark of a flying ember. The cost of metal roofing compared to other roofing material like wood shingles is lower in initial investment costs, and in life span repair and maintainance costs. Again, Home owners that prefer the look of classic wood shingles, but want the benefits of steel, a steel shingle known as rugged edge shake is available.
Asphalt Shingles: Most Expensive overtime
By far the most common roofing choice made by home owners. They are very easy to obtain, and manufactured at a very low cost. The downsides are their flat appearance, worthless warranties, non-accountable manufactures and the use of paper fillers. Overtime, the cost of metal roofing compared to other roofing material like asphalt shingles is considerably lower. Our Montana and Wyoming Insurance statistics suggest the average life span of asphalt shingles is just 3-7 years. At Billings Metal Roofing Prices we suggest that a metal roof can be paid for the second time a home owner replaces asphalt shingles with asphalt shingles.
The King of Metal Roofing Content
Metal Replacement Roof: How To + Cost
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FYI - He didn’t get into exact pricing in the video but generally this type of installation will run you $850-10/ square for this type of metal roof.
Installing a Second Roof Layer VS Roof Tear Off or Removal
Consider the Cost of Roof Removal VS Adding Another Layer
Years ago it was very common to install another layer of shingles on top of the existing layer. This install method could lead to 2,3, and 4 layers of shingles and is one of the reasons that metal roofing started gaining in popularity after WWII. That reason is that your typical metal roofing shingle was 60% lighter than the asphalt shingle of the time. Metal still makes sense as an added more permanent layer of roofing material. Some city building codes have prohibited a second layer out of lack of wisdom towards available metal shingles and tearing off the existing layer is now required. Consider the Pros and Cons of a second layer carefully, they are:
1. Disposal of Waste: Asphalt shingles are getting harder and harder and more expensive to dispose of than ever. While they deteriorate quickly on your roof it takes 300-400 years to completely break up in a landfill, and most landfills are charging per pound to accept the waste. That additional fee along with the added labor hours are also a concern when tearing off an existing layer of roofing. If your city building codes do not require a fresh roof deck, and you would like to solve the problem permanently with metal roofing there is no good reason to add tear-off or disposal fees to the cost of metal roofing compared to other roofing materials that DO REQUIRE Tear-off and disposal.
2. Slate, Rubber, and Composites: These three roofing materials are the heaviest roofing materials and when using them tear-off and structural supports should be considered. At Billings Metal Roofing Prices we report along with experienced roofing contractors that steel shingles are one third of the weight of asphalt and slate. Rubber roofing and composites are three times heavier and especially hard on older homes.
3. Telegraphing: Asphalt shingles have a tendency over time to show bubbles, bumps, waving and other irregularities that need to be addresses if you consider going over the top of them. If you would like to add a layer of wood shakes or even another layer of asphalt shingles these irregularities and an uneven roof surface will show through and the your new roof can be rather unattractive. The best way to eliminate this problem and correct many others is to install metal. Along with the best Billings Metal Roofing Prices there has never been a better roofing investment than metal roofing.
