The 3 types of asphalt shingles are 3 tab, Architectural, and Premium. The 3 tab is the least expensive and therefore the most popular. It generally costs between $2.50 to $3.50 an sq. ft. installed by a roofing company depending on location. The Architectural shingle (also called a Dimensional shingle) is in the $4 to …
The first difference is that the 4Ever metal shingles were actually designed to compete with asphalt shingles price-wise. The high labor costs and difficult installation issues were the two greatest obstacles. The labor costs to install all other metal shingles on the market were high because of the highly trained installers as well as the …
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Let’s look at the broad subject of Warranties, extended warranties, and their cost in today’s market place first. The average aftermarket warranty uses only 12% of the cost of the warranty to pay for any claims. That means if you buy a 3 year extended warranty on a laptop, for instance, and pay $100 only …
There are probably over 25 metal shingles on the market today ranging from $4 a square foot to $8. That’s just for the material. Keep in mind most square foot prices don’t include the trim. Add the trim and the cost per square foot can easily double. Add the labor and you start getting an …
In the 1860 to 1890 era “Terned Tin” roofs gained in popularity in the Mid Atlantic region. The iron-coated tin roofs were inexpensive when compared to slate, wood and tile options available at the time and if properly maintained would exceed their 80 years expected lifespan. In the last 20 years, our company has replaced …
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There are 2 basic categories of roofs, permanent and temporary. For our discussion, we will say a permanent roof is a roof that lasts over one generation or 50 years. Some examples of permanent roofs are slate, tile, metal, clay and some types of wood shake such as cypress (80 year lifetime) and cedar shake. …
There is a lot of confusion about metal thickness, especially if the hardness or grade of the metal is not included. The higher the number the thinner the metal. Commercial-Grade steel is usually 24 gauge for Standing Seam Panels. Residential construction is usually 26 gauge for Standing seam panels. Both have the highest impact rating …
Best can refer to longevity, attractiveness, cost or water and wind durability, as well as energy efficiency so let’s discuss all of them. Longevity is simple because a metal roof is a permanent roof, not a temporary roof. Remember, asphalt shingle roofs are made to start deteriorating from the day they are installed. There were …
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Before negotiating a deal for a new metal roof, have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes before it is ready for installation? What works to determine the paint color? After installation, what determines the paint warranty and how long the metal roof lasts overall? Hop on to discover all the answers to all …
Did you know that approximately 800,000 metal roofs are installed in the U.S. every year? Now more than ever, metal roofs have become the norm of virtually all commercial buildings and residential homes. As a result, metal roofing contractors Virginia and other metal roofing companies located elsewhere are proud to be part of the fastest …
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