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There was a point in time that metal roofing was compe- (reply)

esisk — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 04:37:27 +0000

I quit hunting from trees when I hit 40, so at 62 I am staying off the roof. Having a local roofing contractor do the work. He has business licence and insurance (not a gypsy) says he has used the same 4 guys on his crew since he started. Hoping to retire and move back to Missouri in a few years so don't need a 50 year roof, but will go with a 30-35 year shingle. Insurance going to cover most of the cost.

I KNOW that you've done the math. When I last did my (reply)

Hobie — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 02:22:44 +0000

house it was way more expensive relative to shingles but I was about to redo my mother's house and not only was it as good a buy over 25 years you can expect 50+ years out of it. A nearby neighbor has a metal roof installed pre-1860 that is still tight.

Next spring I am putting a sheet metal roof on my house... (reply)

Byron — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 20:06:12 +0000

There was a point in time that metal roofing was compe- (reply)

Hobie — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:08:35 +0000

titively priced compared to shingles because the cause of shingles has gone way up. If you want a roof that will last a lifetime or two, that's the way to go. Might not be true today, but if you put it on before the crazy inflation we'll likely soon see you might be WAY ahead. Are you doing it yourself or contracting out the work?

Pounded a few nails in my time. (reply)

Hoot — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 13:17:14 +0000

I think installation is more important than brand. Pick a color, "warranty" (15 year, 20 year, etc.) and price you like and get good workers to put 'em on.

Atlas, GAF, Owens Corning shingles?

esisk — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:25:25 +0000

Due to Tornado damage need new roof, any real difference in the major brands?