Metal Roof vs. Shingle Cost Comparison
Compare the 30-year Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) between standing seam metal roofs and asphalt shingles.
Metal roofs cost 2x more upfront, but they eliminate inflation risk by lasting 50 years. See which saves you more long-term.
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Buy Once, Cry Once?
A persistent debate in home improvement is the upfront premium of metal roofing versus the short lifespan of asphalt shingles. Because labor and material costs double every 10 to 15 years due to inflation, locking in a 50-year roof today can save thousands.
How to use this comparison calculator
- Enter your roof’s total square footage.
- Enter the number of years you plan to live in the home. If you plan to sell in 5 years, the cheapest upfront option usually wins out!
Inflation changes the math
Our TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) algorithm factors in a 3% rolling inflation rate on construction costs. If an asphalt roof needs to be replaced in 15 years, it will cost roughly 55% more to replace than it does today. A metal roof bypasses that future inflationary hit entirely.
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