Metal Roof Installation Cost

Are you planning to change or replace your roof? There are surely a lot of choices that we can find out there when it comes to the roof we’d like to install in our home but which one will be our top choice?

Why choose metal roof?

When planning for any replacement on our homes, it is very important that we will consider the durability of the material. Some materials may last for 50years or more but there are also a lot of materials that would only last for 10years and when that time comes, we have to change our roofs again which means we have to invest our time and money for it all over again.

There are actually two common roofing materials that we can find in United States which is the asphalt shingles roof and the metal roof. We may be able to see 70% of the houses in the country with asphalt shingles roof because many homeowners likes its installation cause which is much cheaper than the metal roof but now a days, metal roof has been gaining more popularity and user than the asphalt shingles roof.

Metal roof might have a higher price but what homeowners discovered lately is that we can still save a lot of money by choosing metal roof since metal roof may last for 50years or even longer compared to asphalt shingles roof that only lasts for 15 to 30years.

Aside from the durability, metal roof is energy-efficient too which makes homeowners save 40% of their energy cost and when it comes to the cooling and heating of the material, metal roof has its “cooling effect” which is truly useful during hot summers.

Cost to Install Metal Roof

According to the Census of United States most two-storey homes in the country measures 24x45 in feet which are equal to 2,200 square feet where 1,700 square feet will be the measurement of our roofing. So, here are some cost factors that we can simply use as a metal roof cost calculator if we wanted to calculate the costs ourselves and allot funds for the calculated cost.

• Underlayment

The underlayment is a waterproof barrier material that will be installed directly onto the roof deck. It is applied before all the roofing materials are placed and we install an underlayment to protect our houses from very bad weather.

We are actually not required to install an underlayment but if we wanted more protection for bad weather then an underlayment is a great option. The cost for installing an underlayment is $61 per square for a standard one and could go higher or lesser depending to the material’s brand and quality.

• Insulation

When having a metal roof installation, we always have to remember that we don’t skip the cost for the insulation. Insulation is very important since it would help reduce the amount of heat that would enter our house during a warm weather and it could also reduce the heat loss during a cold weather.

• Upgrade of materials

We may opt to have our metal roof’s appearance enhance by placing styles and various designs. Enhancement of the metal roof would actually make us spend more particularly with the materials that will be used. Another cost for the enhancement is the bumping of the steel which would costs for about $8 per square foot.

• Roof sealant

The roof sealant is very important when you are having a metal roof installation since this would help the roof’s lifespan to last longer. Roof sealant would prevent any leaks from rains and would cost for around $850 to $1,000 when applied on standard roof.

Apart from the roof sealant, we can also paint finish the metal roof with any paint color that we want. The paint finish would typically give the roof its own style and looks. The cost for the paint will depend on the paint brand and quality that we will choose but it advisable to go for a good quality of paint that won’t fade easily.

• Labor

If we would check the internet there are surely a lot of websites that would give us instructions and even videos on how we can do a DIY metal roof installation but is it advisable for us to do the job ourselves? Aside from the time and effort that will be spending as we do the metal roof installation ourselves, it would also affect our safety hence metal roof installation is best done by professionals and experienced contractors or carpenters as much as possible.

Before we can install the metal roof, we still have to remove the current roofing that is still included in the labor cost and if we are going to compute all the costs for the labor, most contractors would charge us for about $3 per square foot but could also go higher for up to $15 depending on the complexity of the job.

So, let’s presume we have an average-sized house with a roof that measures 1,700 square feet and a labor charge of $3 per square foot then the whole labor cost for the job will be $5,100.

• Location

Another factor that would affect the cost of our metal roof installation is the location. According to survey, if we are living in a low-cost area then it is expected that installation costs for these areas are much higher.

Living in a low-cost area may costs us more when it comes to the labor but it doesn’t mean that we have to adjust the material’s costs to cheaper ones just to cope up with the costs; it is still practical to choose a good quality materials and avoid any additional costs for repairs in the future.

After going through all these cost factors when installing a metal roof, surely you are now looking for a professional team that would help you have the best metal roof you can ever have.

Well, if you want to find a trained and skilled team which we have in Fidelity Builders and Design, Inc, then call us now at 1-877-737-5554 so we can give you a free estimate of your metal roof installation right away.