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Roofing Prices

It can be a challenge to provide a chart with set numbers that people could use to figure out what they should pay for a new roof. Every case is different, because good contractors will charge more money, but in the end, their reputation and attention to detail may be a better option than a job done by shady crew with no safety equipment or insurance.

Metal roofing prices :

This in-depth analysis and detailed explanation is intended to provide information and shed the light on this "oh so mysterious unknown". I decided to write this guide after being approached by many people who were frustrated trying to figure out the general price to put up a new metal roof on their home. For whatever reason, that information seemed to be skillfully hidden and painfully unavailable. Well, what is the big secret? You may ask... There are no secrets! It is just that metal roofing is in fact rather pricey, and most companies would rather be careful. That is why they only want to tell you about their prices in person. They want people to see and learn about the product first, in order to show that there is real value in the product, hence the price is well justified.

Ladies and gentlemen, let me uncover the secret and share all the necessary details such as price figures and the actual examples! It is my goal to help you become a more educated consumer!

Metal roofing - introducing the Ferrari of roofing industry!

Long gone are the days when Metal Roofing was just a new kid on the block. With its ever growing popularity among residential and commercial roofing projects, metal roofing is becoming a very well respected player of the roofing industry. Its popularity is attributed to many different factors among which a few stand out:

Forget the images of those old ugly metal roofs on grey barns! Modern metal roofs offer vivid colors and a truly impressive selection of styles that command our admiration, and play with our imagination. In fact, when I first saw this subdued red color metal roof, back in 1997, I became really impressed and even fascinated by the beautiful design of metal shingle that had impressive resemblance of Cedar Shake texture, and its lines were playfully reflecting early morning sun.

Modern Metal roofs are among some of the most practical and long lasting roofing solutions available to homeowners today. They offer great security and protection to a homeowner who is planning to stay in his/her house for awhile, and is interested a reliable and worry free roof. Many of today's metal roofing products come with warranties of up to 50 years. Many premium metal roofing products such as Copper have been known to last well over 100 years! Of course a metal roof is only as good as a metal roofing contractor who installs it. Therefore it is imperative that your installer is properly trained, and more importantly, is willing to deliver the type of quality necessary for a truly secure metal roofing protection.

This may seem almost counter intuitive; at first, it is obvious that the initial price for a metal roof is considerably higher than that of the asphalt roof. But that is only the first impression, and first impressions can sometimes be wrong. Consider that an average life expectancy of the typical asphalt roof according to the National Association of Home Builders is only 15 to 30 years. That's a lifespan of 30 years at best, and under mild climate conditions.

Now, an asphalt shingle roof presents a typical mass produced building product that everybody seems to go for. Therefore crews don't always adhere to the installation standards and rush through the shingling process to get to the next job as soon as they can. The end result of that maybe an inferior installation quality and a much shorter lifespan that will require costly repairs and unnecessary headache. Now, even if installation was done by the right crew that did a quality work, severe storms and tough climate can significantly shorten the lifespan of even a well installed asphalt shingle roof by washing out the small particles that give asphalt shingles its waterproof qualities. As soon as asphalt roof is exposed to elements of nature, it begins to deteriorate and lose its water-proofing ability in proportion to the severity of the local climate.

As an example, lets take a look at the tough North-Eastern states such as Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. These states are exposed to a lot of rains, and severe winters that cover roofs with snow and ice that beat hard on the asphalt roofs. Asphalt roofs are prone to breaking down in this tough climate and as a result they may start leaking prematurely and require costly maintenance.

Metal roofing, on the other hand, feels at ease with snow and ice which simply melts and slides down from the metal roof. Metal laughs at severe storms and heavy rains. Metal roof offers superb, price effective longevity that no other roof does. A properly installed metal roof will last over fifty years and easily pay for its higher initial price twice and three times fold.

Residential Metal Roof Pricing

Recently, there has been a significant increase in the prices of metal across the board; this has greatly affected the cost of metal roofing products. Currently, metal roofing products range in cost anywhere from $3.50 to $11.00 per square foot. In roofing terms, expect to pay anywhere from $350.00 to $1100.00 per roofing square of material without installation (Roofing square is 100 sq. ft.).

On average, expect to pay anywhere from $350.00 to $650.00 per square of metal roofing system (These figures reflect approximate prices you would pay to a supplier of metal roofing products. These figures do not reflect the actual installation cost of the product). The prices per square include all the necessary trim flashing (such as gable, starter/drip edge, and ridge cap), screws/nails, clips and fasteners. We recommend installing a breathable roof under-layment for your metal roofing system. Breathable underlayment will add another $30 to $40 to the metal roofing material cost per square.

There are four main types of metal roofs we install :

G-90 Galvanized Steel :

What is G-90 galvanized steel? G-90 galvanized steel is steel coil or sheet steel that has received a zinc coating for resistance against the corrosion and oxidation. The G-90 galvanized steel has been coated with a minimum of 0.90 oz. of zinc per square foot of steel coil through the process of continuous hot-dipping.

In roofing applications G-90 steel is factory coated with Kynar 500 oh Hylar 5000 paint coatings. The Kynar coated galvanized steel offers excellent long lasting protection in roofing.

Steel roofing shingle panels installed by NewEnglandMetalRoof.com come with a four-way inter-locking shingle design that protects your roof against wind uplift of up to 110 miles per hour, has a class "A" fire rating, and comes with 50-year limited manufacturer warranty against corrosion and material defects of the shingle. The paint coating comes with a 30-year limited warranty, which covers cracks, chips, and peels on the shingle paint.

Steel Shingle Roof shown with Slate profile:

• 50-year limited manufacturer warranty
• LifeTime Residential Installation warranty by NewEnglandMetalRoof.com
• G-90 steel construction
• Special coating process resists dirt and environmental aging. Coating system with Kynar^® 500 /Hylar 5000^®
• Lightweight compared to traditional roofing products
• 100% recyclable and made from up to 50% recycled material
• Fewer shingles per square and fewer fasteners
• Helps resist rotting, cracking, splitting, and breaking
• Can be applied over existing asphalt shingles, eliminating disposal cost, mess, and protecting the evironment
• Class A Fire-resistant for added protection
• Four-way Inter-locking system for enhanced performance
• Some colors available in cool colors with high solar reflectance to help lower energy costs

The base installation price for G-90 steel inter-locking shingle Roof System is $750.00 per square (one roofing square contains 100 square feet of actual roofing surface). The base price assumes over-top installation for a single story ranch type home with one existing layer of asphalt shingle. The base price does not include the tear off.

The base price includes installation of premium breathable synthetic roof underlayment, and basic necessary roof vents. All the necessary trim and pre-fabricated roof flashing is included with the installation (1sq. = 10' times 10' of roofing surface. For example, an average residential ranch type single story house with the roof size of about 17-22 squares would range in cost from $12,750 to $16,500 assuming over-top installation.).

The steel shingle roof comes with 50 year limited manufacturer warranty, and a lifetime transferable non pro rated labor warranty by the installer, NewEnglandMetalRoof.com

Galvalume Steel Standing Seam Roofing :

What is galvalume steel? Galvalume Steel also known as zinc-alum is steel coil or sheet steel coated with a combination of zinc and aluminum to provide high degree of corrosion resistance and protection.

Galvalume steel is used in metal roofing systems such as standing seam. The standing seam materials from the supply wearhouse start at about $450.00 per square for the material alone. The price includes all the necessary trim and flashing. Steel standing seam roofs provide the same level of protection as interlocking steel shingle. Steel Standing Seam roofs are mainly used in commercial roofing applications, but many homeowners looking for "Modern Look" choose to install standing seam for their residential homes. The installation price for Steel Standing Seam Metal Roofing starts at $1000.00 per square installed.

Stone Coated Steel Roofs :

Stone coated steel roof material prices start at about $350.00 - $425.00 per roof square including trim. These roofs can be installed on residential homes and commercial projects. Stone Coated Steel Roofing products come in a variety of styles such as Tile, Slate, Shake, and Shingle. They are rated for at least 120 MPH Wind Uplift, come with Class 4 Hail Warranty, and Class "A" Fire Rating. These roofs are light weight and can be walked on.

The installation price for stone coated steel roofs start at $1000.00 base overtop.

Inter-Locking Aluminum Shingle Roofing :

Longer lasting roof compared to Steel. Materilal prices range around $425.00 - $550.00 per roof square including the trim. Aluminum Shingle is by far our most requested roofing product. Base Installation price for aluminum shingle starts at $900.00 for a basic roof with no tear off. Features lifetime warranty.

Aluminum Standing Seam Roofing :

Provides same benefits and protection as inter-locking aluminum shingles. Material prices start at about $500.00 and up. Installation process is more involved. Basic gable roof installation price with no tear off starts at $1100.00.

Copper, this phenomenal metal is very expensive; expect to pay around $1100.00 - $1200.00 per square just for the product without the installation.

High metal roofing material cost is not the only factor that makes metal roofs pricey. Unlike conventional roofing, metal roofs are not simply nailed to the deck. The installation must be accurately measured and very precise. Improper installation may cost thousands of dollars in wasted material costs. Quality metal roofing application requires highly trained professional installers.

Our metal roofing installers undergo specialized rigorous training, which puts a great premium on the price. The typical installation of a metal roof takes about 3 times as long as the conventional application of asphalt shingles. Metal roofing is fairly complex and very involved process that takes a lot of time, system specific know-how (not all metal roofing systems are made the same), patience, precision and care. Metal roofs take much longer to install, their initial price is very significant, but the rewards of a properly installed metal roof go far beyond its looks.

Metal longevity, and its solar radiation reflective properties are the biggest assets of value in metal roofs.

A properly installed metal roof may last a very long time, with very little maintenance costs, and reduced energy bills.

Thus, a higher priced metal roof may have the lowest life-cycle cost when compared to majority of conventional roof.

With that being said, expect to pay anywhere from $750.00 to $1500.00 per square of metal roofing installed (material and labor)

The variance in price allows for different levels of difficulty in installation of metal roofing.

Thus, $750.00 per square would represent a fairly simple roof, while $1500.00 per square may be asked for a challenging roof that will require a lot of time and resources to complete.

Finally, good negotiation skills may help you to lower the price! Keep in mind that it is perfectly appropriate to negotiate, and nicely, ask for a metal roofing discount.

Commercial Metal Roofing Prices

Specialty Metal Roof installed on an IHOP restaurant in Cape Cod, MA:

In the business environment, roof prices tend to fluctuate anywhere from about $1000.00 per square of roofing material all the way up to as 1,500.00, and sometimes, significantly greater. The Price may be affected by many different factors such as commercial location, type of building, type of the roof system being installed, type of the roofing material used, the and length of the warranty provided. As a sort of general guide line you may expect to pay around $1,200.00 - $1500.00 and up for standing seam metal roofing applications, which are commonly seen on commercial buildings and various types of businesses.

An example of a commercial metal roofing project can be a restaurant or hospitality place. We have installed a great number of specialty metal roofs ranging from Spanish Tile Roofs, standing seam and everything else in between. Pictured here is a custom Shake profile inter-locking aluminum roofing system installed on an IHOP Roof, in Hyannis, Massachusetts. The installation was an emergency repair; it included removal and replacement of the front portion of the roof, which was blown away by the strong stormy winds of Cape Cod.

Metal Roofers working on the roof during installation on an IHOP Metal Roof:

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