Roof Replacement Options for Your Home or Business |

There’s more than one answer when it comes to roof replacement options for your home or business (metal and shingle). Both are viable material. However, there are differences, benefits, and drawbacks for each of them. Here’s the information you need to decide which is best for you.

Metal Roofing

Metal roofing is much more common than you might think. In addition to lasting longer than asphalt shingles, metal roofing offers a variety of options. Let’s take a look at the benefits and drawbacks to this roofing material.

Benefits

Lightweight
Longer Life-Span (50+ years)
Lower Long-Term Cost (1 metal roof outlasts at least three shingle roofs)
Fire Resistant
Highly Durable in Regular and Extreme Weather
Environmentally Friendly
Energy Efficient
Increases Property Value (typically 1-6% higher)
Minimal Maintenance
Retrofits Over Old Roof
Variety of Looks and Colors
Could Lower Insurance

Drawbacks

Higher One-Time Cost than Asphalt Shingles
Limited Qualified Contractors
More Labor Intensive
Oil Canning
Banned in Some Neighborhoods with HOAs
Could Raise Insurance Costs for Roof Replacement if Damaged

Shingle Roofing

When most people think of roofing, they think shingles. And, that’s because shingle roofing is everywhere, and for a good reason. Shingles roofs have many benefits. Let’s get into more of the benefits and drawbacks of a shingle roof.

Benefits

Less Expensive One-Time Cost (usually half the cost of a metal roof)
Easier Installation and Replacement
Less Costly to Repair
More Available Installers
Readily Available
More Warranty Coverage (both manufacturer and contractor)

Drawbacks

Short Lifecycle (max 25 years)
Higher Long-Term Cost (3 shingle roofs cost $9000 more than one metal roof)
Color Limitations
Heavier (additional weight can be stressful to the structure)
Fire Concerns
Low Recyclability
More Easily Damaged
Holds Heat
Flaking Granules
More Easily Grows Mildew, Mold, and Algae
Oil-Based Product (prices can swing due to crude oil prices)