Comparing what metal roof vs. shingles cost? Expect asphalt shingles to top out at $5.75 psf installed, while copper can go up to $24.00 psf. The price differences are huge, mainly due to the high price tag of metals such as copper, which can cost up to $17 per foot. Compare this to the top end of singles at $1.75 a foot and you can see how the price tags would vary considerable. In the end, roof replacement costs are higher for metal roofs than for shingles.
Metal Roof Vs. Shingles Cost (Materials Only)
Material costs are hugely different. Compare the price range of shingles to say copper and you will see how much more expensive the metal options are.
Asphalt Shingles: $0.75 to $1.75 per sq. ft.
Stainless Steel Panels: $4.50 to $6.00 per sq. ft.
Aluminum Standing Seam Panels: $6.50 to $8.00 per sq. ft.
Tin Roofing Tiles: $8.00 to $12.00 per sq. ft.
Copper Roofing: $13.00 to $17.00 per sq. ft.
Roofing Installation Costs
Shingles Install Pricing: $2.00 – $4.00 psf
Metal Install Pricing: $3.00 to $8.00 psf
Jsut as material costs differ, so do installation pricing. Prices are higher for metal roofs because they involve heavier material, require more experience from the roofing contractors and are a bigger potential liability to the company if something does go wrong.
Compare Total Costs Per Square Foot
Asphalt Shingles: $2.75 to $5.75 installed
Stainless Steel Panels: $10.00 – $12.00 installed.
Aluminum Standing Seam Panels: $10 – $15 installed.
Tin Roofing Tiles: $12.00 to $20.00 installed.
Copper Roofing: $16.00 to $24.00 installed.
Sample Prices For 1500 Sq. Ft.
Asphalt Shingles: $4,125 – $8,625
Stainless Steel Panels: $15,000 – $18,000
Aluminum Standing Seam Panels: $15,000 – $22,500
Tin Roofing Tiles: $18,000 to $30,000
Copper Roofing: $24,000 to $36,000
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