FAQ
Metal vs. Shingle Roofs
Long term cost of shingles vs. metal: Metal roofs often last 50 or more years with proper installation and maintenance. Shingles roofs typically last 6 to 15 years in the South. This means you may go through 3 shingle roofs to match the durability of a single metal roof installation.
There are several factors to consider when deciding whether to go with new shingles or make the switch over to metal roofing. Here are a few:
- Cost – Do you like the lower upfront costs of shingles, or do you prefer the long-term savings offered by metal?
- Climate – Asphalt shingles absorb the sun’s energy and heat, allowing it to transfer into your attic and increase your home’s internal temperature. Increased temperatures put a larger strain on your cooling system, which leads to higher utility bills and a decreased lifespan of your HVAC unit.
- How long will you live there? – Our metal roofs come with lifetime warranties that are 100% transferrable and increase the value of your home. You’ll love the energy savings while you live there and the higher price tag when you decide to sell!
- Roofing contractor experience – Some roofing contractors having never installed a metal roof. If this is the case for your contractor, avoid being the sacrificial lamb.” Find a contractor that only installs metal roofing, like Metal Roof Pros.
Common Questions
We’re here to help guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have. If you have any questions we haven’t answer, feel free to contact us below.
Is this more expensive?
While the upfront cost of a metal roof is higher than a traditional asphalt shingle, the long term cost and the benefits are far greater. Discounts on homeowner’s insurance because of our hail and fire ratings, decreased utility bills, and our lifetime warranties mean that a Metal Roof Pros roof will be the last roof you’ll ever buy!
How long does a metal roof last?
Metal Roof pros manufactures our own material and warranties the metal for a lifetime! With fully transferrable warranties, a roof from us will be the last your home will ever need!
What will a metal roof look like on my home
We have a variety of styles and colors to choose from so we are confident that we have a metal roof for every home! Enjoy the look of a traditional metal roof. Our max-rib system is available in over 26 colors, perfect for any home. Like the clean, crisp architectural lines of a standing seam metal system. Our standing seam installers are the best in the business and will provide you with a beautiful roof in one of 20 colors, with NO exposed fasteners. Enjoy the dimensional look of a shingle, clay tile or wood shake but want the benefits of metal. Our stone coated steel roofs are beautiful, indestructible and do not look like traditional metal!
Why should I hire Metal Roof Pros?
My local handy man said he knows how to put on a metal roof. While we are sure your local “Chuck in a truck” is a great guy, a metal roof, or any premium building product, is only as good as the technician installing it. We ONLY install metal roofing and our technicians have a minimum of a decade of experience. Day in and day out, over 312 days a year, our craftsmen install metal roofing. No shingles, no flat roofing, ONLY metal. This is why we are the best and are able to offer you an industry leading 10 year craftmanship warranty. Most companies offer 1-2 year labor warranties, if any at all.
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