How much does it cost for a metal roof?
Metal roofing installation is an attractive option thanks to metal’s long lifespan, hardiness and fire-retardant properties. Nationally, the average cost for metal roofing installation ranges from $6,000 to $20,000.There are different types of metal roofs, each with their own installation needs and materials costs. Roof size also affects your metal roofing installation costs, as do regional labor rates. Roof size is measured in squares; one square equals 100 square feet. Here are some examples of the average cost for a metal roof:
Standard metal roof: $120-$150 per square to start, including materials and labor. A 30-square roof (a 3,000-square-foot roof) could cost between $3,600 and $4,500 for a typical three-bedroom home.
Snap-Loc metal roof: $200-$225 per square to start, including materials and labor. A 30-square roof could cost $6,000-$6,750.
Standing seam metal roof: $300 per square to start, including materials and labor. A 30-square roof could cost $9,000 or more.
Tuff-Rib metal roof: $250-$350 per square to start, including materials and labor. A 30-square roof could cost $7,500-$10,500.
Mid-range metal roof package, including all accessories: $300-$500 per square. A 30-square roof could cost $9,000-$15,000.
High-end metal roof package — such as zinc or copper — and all accessories: $1,000-$1,500 per square. A 30-square roof could cost $30,000-$45,000.
How long does a roof last?
A roof’s lifespan depends on two major factors: the material and how well the roof was installed. Assuming that the roof is installed properly, here’s how long different roofing materials should last:
Asphalt shingle roof: 20 years
Metal roof: 50 years
Slate roof: 100+ years (lifetime)
Clay roof: Lifetime
Concrete roof: Lifetime
Copper roof: Lifetime
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