Is metal roofing expensive?

Metal roofing is more expensive than traditional shingle roofing upfront, but the total cost of ownership can't be beat.

Metal roofing lasts three times longer than asphalt shingles but only costs an average of two times more. In other words, you’ll have to replace an asphalt shingle roof three times before you would have to replace a metal roof one time

What type of metal roofing is best—steel or aluminum?

Steel and aluminum are two of the most common types of metal roofing.

Steel has many benefits:

• stronger than aluminum
• typically less expensive than aluminum
• less susceptible to fire damage than aluminum

Aluminum has benefits to consider, too:

• lighter than steel
• doesn't have to go through a coating process like steel
• doesn't rust when located near oceans

Determine the specific needs of your property and pick a metal roofing material that best suits those needs.

Read on: The Homeowner's Complete Metal Roofing Guide