Shingle Roofing Vs. Metal Roofing
When it’s time to have a new roof installed, you might wonder if you should switch up your roofing type. There are quite a few to choose from nowadays, which can make the process slightly more complex. While asphalt shingles are the most commonly used throughout the United States, composition shingles, tiles, wood shakes, and metal roofs are also used.
Is one of these better than the other? Is there a clear winner when it comes to roof types, or is it pretty much all the same? Hardly not. We look at shingle roofing, commonly called asphalt or composite roofing, versus metal roofing in this feature. Each of these has tremendous benefits, and both can look fantastic after completion.
Composite Shingle Roofing
Most are familiar with asphalt roofing shingles. It could be very likely it’s what is on your home right now. They are flat shingles that uniformly are laid out and nailed to your roof. As the shingles overlap, they create a study service that is impenetrable by rain, pests, etc.
Composite roofing is made of a combination of materials, usually recycled materials like slate, laminate, and fiberglass. At the same time, asphalt is made mostly of paper and fiberglass. Composite shingles, depending on the brand, can be warrantied for up to 30 to 50 years. This is far longer than most typical asphalt. So while they are similar in how they are applied, the durability is quite different.
The average cost of a composite shingle roof is from $7.75 to $14.50 per square foot installed. This compared to the average price of an asphalt roof, between $1.50 to $5.50 per sq, is slightly higher. But, you’ll also get more use out of the roof.
Metal Roofing
Metal roofs haven’t been a popular option for homes, as they have had a more industrial look. However, roofing systems have changed over the years, and metal roofs now look like more familiar residential roofs with some excellent advantages. Metal roofs last longer—much longer. Most metal roofs can last upwards of 70 years. They are fire-resistant, durable, and need almost no maintenance, only routine cleanings. The average cost for a metal roof is $5.00 to $14.00 per square foot.
With over 35 years in the industry, Red Owl Roofing delivers the quality roofing solutions Austin, TX not only needs but deserves. These include storm damage restoration, roofing replacements, repairs, upgrading existing roofs, etc. To learn more about roofing services, visit Red Owl Roofing online today.
