cost of materials and installation for metal roof?
Posted by admin in Metal roofing materials on 03 18th, 2010Trying to calculate the cost of installation of a 29 gauge metal roof for a basic A-Frame Log home with a square footage of the roof being 1350 sq. ft. Found the materials at apprx. $1800, but, what like to find out how much I can figure for installation
Installation costs will vary greatly depending on several factors:
- How Steep the roof is
- Labor costs where you live
- How cut up the roof is (in your case a basic A-Frame)
Here in Cleveland, TN, average labor costs might range from $1100 to $1600.
In other parts of the country, labor might be dramatically different. The only way to accurately know would be to get at least 2-3 estimates from different roofers.
Make sure to get references from each, and preferably see some work they’ve done in the past. Remember, the lowest labor price isn’t always the best price.
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Posted by admin in Metal roofing materials on 03 12th, 2010
Kleber and Associates found cool ways to keep dry with metal roofs at Greenbuild 2009 in Phoenix. Discover how durable, energy efficient and surprisingly quiet a roofing system made of metal can be. These roof systems come in a variety of types, including shake roofing, tile roofing, and metal roof shingles. http://KleberAndAssociates.com
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METAL ROOFING, how to find/get the best but not pay more than for asphalt shingles.?
Posted by admin in Metal roofing materials on 03 11th, 2010A lot of shingles that are architectural rated, cost out of the wazoo. I was wondering if I could get someone (and are commercial builders the best) to put on a metal roof for about the same cost as a good asphalt roof? I hear it takes less skill, and less time, and the materials don’t really cost that much more…that it’s just that metal is "in" now that is making it so much more costly.
Any ideas how I should approach the contractor, without ticking them off, to inquire about getting it done for the same price?
I want to put a roof on and be done with it. I am wondering if metal is the way to go. But I am hearing about nails/ screws backing up! Paint peeling off!
Now, I am reading, all these years I should have been having my roof inspected yearly to make sure the warranty stayed in effect!!! AND that I am going to have to have this done for either asphalt OR metal roofing! How much should this cost?
I am in the southeast.
How much should roofing cost by the square foot to put on? I have a very low pitch ranch home, about 1700 sq feet. Only one valley. One chimney on the end. Built about 1970.
I think the plywood under the existing shingles is about 1/2 inch. Should I get it replaced? What is code now?
Since my home is older, are there any upgrades I should make while the roof is off to make it more energy efficient, or stronger?
Know I have asked a lot of questions, but I will appreciate your help and knowledge very much and share it where I can in the future. So you will help more than me.
Thank you.
One question you may ask is your home owners insurance guy. The rates for metal roof may be cheaper than asphalt shingles. The cost, if more for a metal roof may be cheaper on insurance.
Malco Products Metal Roofing Tools
Posted by admin in Metal roofing materials on 02 26th, 2010
Tools for standing seam metal roofing applications. Tools included in this video: Metal Cutting Circular Saw Blade, Heavy Duty TurboShear, Max2000 Offset Aviation Snip, 3-Station Edge Roller, High Leverage Drip Edge Folding Tool and Hand Seamers.
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