Metal roofs are becoming more and more popular, and it is not hard to see why. Compared to more traditional approaches, metal roofing offers many advantages; These include a long lifespan, low maintenance, excellent durability, good thermal properties which lower your energy bills and more. However, these roofs have always been somewhat expensive, partly due to their materials and construction and partly due to simple supply and demand. As more people transition to using various kinds of metal for their roofs, it is common to ask how much it might cost. Unfortunately, the answer can be anywhere from $1.50 per sq. foot to $15 per sq. foot, and even more for more exotic, seamless systems.
Making Sense of the Confusion
The main thing to realize with metal roofing, is that your price will depend a great deal on the exact type of a roof you want. “Metal roofing” is a vague term that is comprised of many different materials and systems, from basic G-60 corrugated steel and G-90 galvanized Steel, to Galvalume Steel, Aluminum, Zinc, Copper, Titanium, and Stainless Steel, with G-60 corrugated steel being the least expensive, while Zinc, Copper, Titanium, and Stainless Steel being at a significantly higher end of the spectrum. However, the precise nature of the installation will also make a significant difference to the final cost.
With a true abundance of metal roofing materials and systems, most homeowners will opt for metal shingles, or standing seam metal roofing system. Metal Shingles can be made from either G-90 (galvanized) steel, or aluminum, while standing seam panels can be roll formed from galvalume steel, or aluminum. Either of the systems would usually be painted with a high-end paint finish, such as Kynar 500, or better. Most metal shingle roofs cost anywhere from $700.00 per square (100 sq. feet) and up for materials and labor, while standing seam metal roofs can easily cost more than $1000.00 per square due to a higher cost of materials, and often more involved installation process.
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If you are looking for a roof that can give your home an exquisite, modern look coupled with superb durability and longevity, a standing seam metal roof is a perfect system to meet your needs. Standing seam roofs are quickly gaining in popularity among discerning homeowners who want to invest into an environmentally-friendly, premium quality roofing system that can give you a peace of mind for many decades to come.
What is it all about?
A standing seam roof is a metal roofing system, where continuous interlocking panels run from the ridge of the roof all the way down to the eaves. The upturned edge of one metal panel that connects it to adjacent panels creates distinctive vertical lines and a trendy, modern look. Most of residential standing seam metal roofing systems are designed as watershed systems, requiring a minimum roof slope of 3:12 (14 degrees) or greater.
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What is the Best Metal Roof Color for your Home?
Choosing a color for your new metal roof is an exciting process, as today you have more options available to you than ever before. It is important not to get lost in this sea of choices and keep in mind that the color you choose will greatly effect the overall look and feel of your home. Therefore, take your time and research a variety of color options, as well consider a number of practical and aesthetic factors that are associated with different metal roofing colors.
Here are a few considerations to keep in mind to help you successfully navigate all your metal roof color options, and pick the one that will be the best fit for your home.
Quality of paint
It is crucial to select a high quality paint for your metal roof that will stand up to the elements, while looking fresh and new for years to come. Make sure to choose a paint that has been treated with a special acrylic resin that blocks ultraviolet light. It will help prevent premature fading, peeling, corrosion, rust and water infiltration. It is also possible to apply different types of coatings and sealants as an additional protective layer, which will make the paint last longer, and will protect the metal from sun rays, moisture and mildew. The current industry standard is the “Kynar” paint finish that comes with a 30 year warranty.
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If you are looking for a roof that will combine exceptional style with unsurpassed quality, durability and longevity, then look no further than a copper roof. Copper is a premium roofing material that has been used on roofs for centuries both in Europe and in the US. In recent years, copper roofs have grown in popularity among discerning home owners who are looking for a permanent roofing solution that will increase the curb appeal and the real estate value of their homes. While a copper roof is a premium roofing solution, that will initially cost you more than other roofing materials, the numerous advantages of copper will actually provide the highest return on your investment.
Elegant Look
No other roofing material can best the elegant, captivating look of natural copper. A copper roof is the only roof with real character: as copper ages and is subject to the elements, it continually takes on new shades of color that enhance the look of a home for years to come. The initial color of copper is a distinct bright orange-brown, and over the years it progresses through numerous hues of brown and gray, eventually developing a striking blue-green or blue-grey patina.
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The main thing to realize with metal roofing, is that your price will depend a great deal on the exact type of a roof you want. “Metal roofing” is a vague term that is comprised of many different materials and systems, from basic G-60 corrugated steel and G-90 galvanized Steel, to Galvalume Steel, Aluminum, Zinc, Copper, Titanium, and Stainless Steel, with G-60 corrugated steel being the least expensive, while Zinc, Copper, Titanium, and Stainless Steel being at a significantly higher end of the spectrum. However, the precise nature of the installation will also make a significant difference to the final cost.
With a true abundance of metal roofing materials and systems, most homeowners will opt for metal shingles, or standing seam metal roofing system. Metal Shingles can be made from either G-90 (galvanized) steel, or aluminum, while standing seam panels can be roll formed from galvalume steel, or aluminum. Either of the systems would usually be painted with a high-end paint finish, such as Kynar 500, or better. Most metal shingle roofs cost anywhere from $700.00 per square (100 sq. feet) and up for materials and labor, while standing seam metal roofs can easily cost more than $1000.00 per square due to a higher cost of materials, and often more involved installation process.
