There are many kinds of roofing materials available in the market to homeowners across the United States, whether they live in Los Angeles, the largest city in California, or Dover, a small urban enclave in the New Hampshire (NH) Seacoast region. Choosing the best kind of roof for your home can be a difficult task if you’re looking for value because each of these materials has its own distinct benefits.
In an article posted at CostOwl.com, Brian Eckert offers some help by providing comparisons between two of the most popular types of roofing materials—asphalt shingles and metal. While asphalt shingles are preferred by most American homeowners, metal roofing companies in Dover, NH like Performance Roofing Inc. offer an alternative roofing material that can be hard to resist. Thus, both materials provide their own advantages that can appeal to different property owners.
Asphalt shingles, for example, are one of the most popular roofing materials in the market due to their relatively low cost. They can also last long, with an expected service life span of between 20 and 30 years, and can withstand harsh weather conditions. These materials also need little to no maintenance and can easily be fixed when damaged.
Furthermore, asphalt shingles also come in varied colors and styles, and can even be made to appear like slate or wood. On the other hand, while metal roofs can be relatively more expensive than asphalt shingles, they last longer. Their average life span can be guaranteed for 50 years or more and, although lightweight, metal roofs are durable and can withstand any weather conditions.
Having a long service life span also makes metal roofs environment-friendly because they create minimal waste. They can also be easily replaced, are recyclable, and since they deflect heat better, help save energy and lower monthly household bills. The costs for both roofing materials may vary depending on material and labor costs including the difficulty of the installation.
However, standard 3 tab asphalt shingles installation would generally cost about $2.50 to $4.50 per square foot or around $3,750 to $6,760 for a roof measuring 1,500 square feet. On the other hand, metal roof installation normally costs $5 to $15 per square foot or about $7,500 to $22,500 for a 1,500 square foot of roofing. Metal roofs can be installed over old asphalt shingles, but if it’s necessary to remove your existing roof, metal roofers in Dover, NH may charge an additional $1 to $4 per square foot.
Whatever your choice is for a roofing material in your Dover home, however, you can always rely on reputable roofing companies in the area to provide your needs.
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