Roofing Material Types and Costs

If the time has come to replace your roof, then you are probably want to be educated on the choices in roofing material, the cost associated with each, and some of the benefits and drawbacks of each.  The below primer may assist you.   

Asphalt shingles are used in 80% of the roof marketplace and for good reasons.  Cost is a major part of their popularity.  Expect to pay anywhere from $3.00 to $4.50 per square foot for the material.  Add to this the fact that they are durable and come in a variety of textures and colors and are easy to install which also keeps the cost down.  Recent advances in manufacturing techniques have created the ability to emulate different roof materials such as slate, tile and wood.  Perhaps the largest drawback to asphalt shingles is they can easily blow off in very high winds.  But replacement is inexpensive and easy.  Expect anywhere up to 30 years of life from an asphalt shingle roof depending on the product selected. 

An up and coming choice for roof material are tile shingles (both the traditional style rust color/curved and slate style) used primarily on Old-World style homes (traditional) and modern style and newer built homes (slate).  The cost of these can range from $11 to $16 per square foot and they can be flat or curved.  Tiles can be very energy efficient as air circulates underneath helping to keep the house cool in the summer and warm in the winter.  Another major benefit is that they can last over 100 years.  Slate tiles come in many styles and colors to accommodate all tastes.  But be sure your home can accommodate the weight of tile by checking with an engineer.   

Wood shingles and shake shingles are on a smaller number of homes and range from $6 to $8 per square foot for shingles and $7 to $9 for shakes.  They are most often cited for their beauty and how well they age plus the fact that they can last about 10 years longer than asphalt shingles.  But they are difficult to install correctly, more likely to catch fire, and prone to insect, rot and mold if not properly maintained. 

Costs are estimates only and should not be relied upon as a final cost 

At Feazel we can install any type of roof but we primarily use asphalt shingles for the replacements and repairs that we perform.  If you are contemplating a roof replacement or repair, then we invite you to contact us for a free inspection and estimate. 

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Source: realtor.com/advice/home-improvement/types-of-roofing-pros-cons-and-costs/?is_wp_site=1