Cost of Standing Seam Vs. Metal Shingles Roofs in 2022

Metal is a premium roofing material manufactured from a high-quality coated steel or aluminum coil.

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Cost

A typical metal roof on average will cost between $10.50 and $18.50 per square foot installed. For instance, a single-story ranch house with a simple 2,000 sq.ft. (20 squares) roof could cost anywhere between $21,000 to $37,000 fully installed.

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Metal Roof vs. Asphalt Shingles – Pros and Cons of Each System

When it comes to roof replacements, many homeowners will often immediately choose to install asphalt shingles due to a relatively attractive upfront cost of asphalt roofs.

However, composition shingle roofs are not always appropriate for all homes, especially if you happen to live in a desert-like environments like Arizona, Nevada, and parts of California and Texas. These areas often experience rapid temperature changes (more on that later), which can shorten the lifespan of an asphalt roof.

Then there are areas like Oklahoma, parts of Texas, Kansas, Montana, etc. that experience frequent and severe hail storms which can easily damage asphalt roofs, often rendering them “beyond repair”. For such areas, a metal roof can often be a better alternative due to its superior durability, longevity, and energy efficiency.

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Corrugated Metal vs. Standing Seam: Cost, Pros & Cons

Back in the day, metal roofing was used to cover homes, barns, commercial roofs, factory buildings, and churches before asphalt shingles were even invented. Metal was solid, affordable, and durable roofing material.

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Today, metal roofing is enjoying an impressive resurgence in popularity and demand, whether it’s for systems like standing seam, interlocking metal shingles, corrugated metal sheets, or ribbed metal panels.

Corrugated metal panels are often used in commercial and low-end residential applications, but standing seam is becoming a lot more prominent and extremely popular in high-end residential and commercial retrofits and new roof installations.

Both of these systems have their pros and cons that must be considered before deciding which particular system will best suit your needs.

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