But if you look at the bigger picture metal is the obvious choice.
How much more is a metal roof than shingles.
On the surface an asphalt shingle roof is the slim winner at 1 194 versus 1 267 for an abm panel metal roof does not include tax or labor.
On average you can expect to pay between 5 50 and 15 50 per square foot of metal roofing installed.
Metal roofing costs between 5 50 to 14 per square foot installed vs.
Metal roofs generally can run from 120 to 900 per 100 square feet one 10 foot by 10 foot area or a square of material while asphalt shingles will be between 100 and 200 per 100 square.
Metal roofs cost an average of 4 500 to 11 500 including installation and materials.
With the right metal roofing the sun s rays are reflected away.
Granted this is a pretty wide pricing range but you can expect a metal shingle roof to average between 7 50 and 12 50 per square foot installed while a standing seam roof will cost between 9 50 and 15 50 per square foot installed.
Compared to an asphalt roof on a 1 200 square foot single story home costing 4 200 to 8 500 metal roofs cost 8 400 to 19 000.