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How much is a metal roof for a 1200 square foot house?

How much is a metal roof for a 1200 square foot house?

Residential Metal Roof Cost Estimator

Square Footage of Home Roof Cost*
1,000 $4,500 – $16,000
1,200 $5,000 – $18,000
1,500 $6,500 – $22,500
1,600 $7,000 – $24,000

How much more expensive is a metal roof?

Metal roofs are $120 to $900 per square and are not usually cheaper than asphalt shingles, which are $100 to $150 per square. They will also cost more to install, ranging from $70 to $500 per square in labor versus $50 to $175 per square for asphalt (not including overhead expenses).

What is the labor cost to install a metal roof?

Professional metal roof installers charge about $350-400 per square for labor. Standing seam installation can start out as high as $500 per square, because its more difficult and time consuming to install this roofing system. Typically, roofers charge 2/3 of the total roof installation cost for labor and overhead.

How do I estimate roofing costs?

The average roof replacement cost is $4,200-6,600 on a 1,600 sq. ft. ranch house using asphalt roof shingles. However, if you use premium materials such as metal, wood shingles, clay tile, etc, the cost of your roof will be at least $9,500 – 16,000.

Do metal roofs affect WIFI?

Metal roofs are an attractive and long-lasting option for homes, but many homeowners worry these roofs can interfere with Wi-Fi and even cell phone signals, affecting how they use technology in the home. While a metal roof can interfere with a wireless connection, it is unlikely to be the only culprit.

Is a metal roof worth it?

If price is your sole consideration, again, a metal roof is not worth it. You’ll pay more for a metal roof than most other material options, and the pay-off is a great-looking, high-performing roof that likely won’t require repairs or replacement for upward of 50 years.

How do I estimate the cost of a metal roof?

Multiply the footprint square footage by the multiplier for the roof pitch to find the actual square footage of the roof. Next, find the square footage of the metal roofing panels you want to use. Measure the length and width in feet, then multiply together to find the square footage.

How long does a metal roof last on a house?

40-70 years
Metal roofs can last 40-70 years, depending on the material. Traditional asphalt roofing materials have an estimated life expectancy of roughly 12-20 years.

Why you shouldn’t get a metal roof?

CON: Metal roofs can be dented. Although today’s metal roofs are designed to withstand decades of abuse from extreme weather—including heavy snow and ice, both of which slide right down the slick metal slope rather than linger and cause leakage—some metal can still be dented by large hail or falling branches.

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Ruth Doyle