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Metal Roofing Cost: The True Story
There is no doubt about it: metal roofing costs about three times that of traditional asphalt roofing, due to higher material prices, a more technical process, and the specific skills and specialized training necessary for installation. The installation process for metal roofing also takes about two to three times longer.
Why Choose Metal Roofing?
Why, then, would a homeowner choose metal roofing over conventional asphalt materials? Here are the top nine reasons why metal roofing cost is easily absorbed:
1. A properly installed metal roof will outlast asphalt, cedar shake and tile roofing
2. Unlike its counterparts, a metal roof provides tremendous energy savings of up to 20% in heating and cooling costs
3. With so much interest in "going green", metal roofing enhances home value for a substantial return on investment
4. Metal roofing requires virtually no maintenance, saving money and offering priceless protection from the untold costs of water damage and the cost of various repairs over the life of the roof
5. Metal roofing systems, when properly installed by professionals, are very lightweight compared to cedar shakes or tile
6. Metal roofing requires no reinforcement and is an excellent reflector of solar heat, clearly placing metal roofing at the forefront in terms of structural integrity and environmental friendliness.
7. Dollar for dollar, metal roofing, properly installed by a professional, offers the lowest cost of any roofing material over a roof's typical life span
8. Homeowners who choose metal roofing will save both money and headaches that typically occur over time with replacement costs and repairs
9. A metal roof can outlast the homeowner and certainly increases the home's resale value with curb appeal and structural security, distributing the initial metal roofing cost outlay over 50 or more years of service.
All of these factors combined make metal roofing a standout value in high-end roofing options.
Additional Energy Incentives for Metal Roof Installation
For 2009, additional benefits homeowners who choose metal roofing will enjoy additional benefits in a $1500 tax credit, available to homeowners who install an Energy Star® labeled metal roof. This generous tax credit is retroactive to the beginning of 2009 and continues through December 31, 2010. Additionally, some states are offering reductions in homeowner's insurance premiums for metal roofing.
Let's see why metal roofing cost is worth the additional investment:
A roofer installs an asphalt roof on your home at $3.50 per sq. ft. for 2,000 sq.ft. The final cost, including materials and labor, is $7000.00. 15 years later, the roof leaks. You call the roofer, who is only too happy to patch the roof and charge you $1000.00. One year later, the roof leaks again. The roofer suggests reroofing with asphalt. You spend another $7000.00, knowing you'll be patching the roof again in a year or two.
Sixteen years after installing the original roof, you've spent $15,000.00. In about 15 years, you'll spend another $7000.00, not to mention increased heating costs. cooling costs.your own aggravation.
Now, let's assume you hire a metal roofing contractor and agreed to a metal roof cost of $9.00 per sq. ft. for labor and material or a total metal roof cost of $14,000.00. The roof is stunning, the neighbors are jealous, your energy bills are greatly reduced, the value of your home has increased at least $8,820.00, and you enjoy zero maintenance. Best of all, your metal roof lasts a lifetime.
Now you know why homeowners are increasingly choosing metal roofs, despite the higher cost. Want to find out more? Please contact Global Home Improvement, serving Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey.
