☆ Summary

There are many kinds of roofing material,such as metal,asphalt shingles, wood, tile, or concrete. As a house owner,you may not understand which one is the best choice for your house.Also it’s very difficult for you to weigh all the advantages and disadvantages of each kind of roofing material. Yumisteel is here to help offer some professional advice,and compare metal roofing and shingles roofing for you.

To choose which kind of roofing material,it’s actually based on building types,and some of your requirements,which are including lifetime,durability,longevity,lightweight,eco-friendly,cost saving,installation,etc.Then we are going to talk about pros and cons of metal roofing and shingle roofing.

☆ Metal roofing

To install the metal roofing,you need to consider about the roofing structure and how to install them with correct accessories.But actually metal roofing can offer the versatility and variety of options and functions that most of other roofing materials lack. We are going to let you understand the advantages and disadvantages of metal claddings.

Advantages

1,Durability: Obviously you can find that you can easily shredded asphalt shingles roofing,but you can’t do it on metal panels.Because it’s quite solid and hard object

2,Lightweight: No matter you choose aluminum roofing sheets or steel roofing sheets,they are all made by roll forming.And they are not so heavy,and won’t cause any pressure on building system, which reduces frame damage and preserves the integrity of the building.

3,Cost:Price of metal roofing is based on which type you choose,which material you choose,which thickness and which coating type.And here we would offer you some reference.

Steel roofing: $2.50 ~ $8.50 per square meters

Aluminum roofing: $9.00 ~ $19.00 per square meters

4,Life time:In our opinions,we think the most different point between metal claddings and shingle roofing,it’s life time.If you have correct choice on metal roofing according to your environment,it’s expected that metal roofing should last at least 50 years until signs of degradation begin to show.

5,Fireproof performance:Metal roofing is A1 level fireproof,compare to shingle roofing, metal panels is much less likely to catch on fire.

7,Eco-friendly material:Metal roofing is the more eco-friendly option,because it’s highly recyclable.

8,Maintenance:If metal roofing was installed correctly and properly,you just need to do little maintenance.General upkeep would include looking for leaves, branches, and other debris that could get stuck on the roof and in the gutters around twice a year and after strong storms.

9,Various colors are available:Almost all the colors that metal panels can meet up the requirement,no matter it’s dark or light color,or with special grains(Wood,stone,etc.).

10,Different types for choices:From standing seam roofing to antique metal roof tile,metal roofing all can reach your request.

Disadvantages

1,Lack of qualified contractors: The installation of metal roofing need to be precise,which is meaning you will need one well trained and professional construction team to do this. So when choosing metal roofing,you need to find a professional team and discuss with supplier for installation notes.

2,High one-time cost: Except the cost of metal roofing material,there is also possibility of high cost of installation and equipment,but this is dependent on Where the installers are getting the metal panels.

3,Oil canning: This is meaning the visible waviness in the flat areas of metal roofing and metal wall panels.For this problem,we have details to avoid oil canning,you can take it as reference.

4,Municipality issues: There maybe some government will require same look on roofing for each house,or directly don’t allow metal roofing to be installed on a new or existing house.

☆ Shingle roofing

When compared to metal roofing,shingle roofing are more common.Definitely,there are many advantages to install a shingle roof,but among them,its low upfront cost and easy installation and access to materials is the main advantage.

Advantages

1,Easy to install and replace: It only needs few time and people to do installation and replacement.Unless you need to cut the shingle,shingle roofing are well packed and ready to be nailed to the deck.Compared to metal roofing,it will need more people, time,cutting,and plan on installation.

2,Economical in a short time: As what we mentioned before,shingle roofing will be much more cheaper than metal roofing on one-time cost.Normally it’s less than half the price of a metal roof,that’s why so many house owners choose shingle roofing.

3,Low repairing cost: Most shingles can be removed easily require fewer materials to fix.Unlike metal roofing,it is more complicated,since the full-length panels are all connected together and more difficult to replace one at a time.But it’s also depending on which metal roofing structure you made.

4,More qualified contractors: Compared to metal roofing,shingle roofing are relatively simple and easy to install.So there are more professional teams who can install a shingle roof.

5,Better for coast: At coastal areas,actually both metal roofing and shingle roofing are available.When there is storm or hurricanes,shingle roof will be easier to replace.

Disadvantages

1,Short service life: According to which type of shingle roofing,asphalt or fiberglass,most of them can last 25 years.

2,Long term cost: Compared to metal roofing,it’s cheaper at the beginning,but it needs more frequent maintenance.And considering about life time,metal roofing is 3 times longer than shingle roofing.

3,Less color choices: If you have ever seen some shingle roofing,you will find out that most of them are in dark colors.Unlike metal roofing,as long as you want the color, almost all can be achieved.Why shingle roof only has dark colors,it’s because a shingle’s base material is saturated with asphalt,it can’t be made into light colors.

4,Heavy weight: The whole shingle roofing system will heavier than metal roofing, the additional weight can be stressful to the structure of the building and could cause problems over time.

5,Fire Concerns : Shingle roofing today are typically with A level fire-rated,but some of them are still containing asphalt,which is a combustible material.

6,None environmentally friendly: Shingle roofing is not a recyclable material.

7,Endothermic: Since shingle roofing are normally in dark colors,it will hold heat easily.What’s more, asphalt shingles can get damaged quicker,when exposed to high heat for long period.

☆ Metal roofing or Shingle roofing?

1,Budget: That’s the most important thing that you need to consider.If you have less money or small cash flow for a big one-time cost,and you don’t mind short service life,then shingle roofing is a good choice.If you want a roofing system to last over 60 years,and you are willing to pay for it,then metal roofing system is the best choices.But please don’t forget that shingle roofing will need more maintenance,so there will be cost in the following period.

2,Environment: Why we mention this?It’s because in some extreme environments, the requirements for roofing materials are also high.For areas with high humidity, high temperatures, or rainy weather, we recommend metal roofing.Because it is available in a variety of coatings and materials to suit a variety of environments.If your area is in a normal status,then shingle roofing is a not bad choice,too.

3,Building’s Lifecycle or Municipal reform policy: If you understand how long your buildings can be used or if there is a policy that your buildings will be removed,then you can consider this time inside and choose the life time that is suitable and low cost.If less than 20 years,shingle roofing is definitely great choice.If more than 30 years,then we advice metal roofing.

If you are still confused,please ask yourself for the following questions.

☆ How much are you willing to pay for your roofing?

☆Think about your living environment,is it good weather or extreme weather?

☆Which styles of roofing do you want?

☆How long do you wish to use the roof?

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Or you can make inquiry to Yumisteel sales team,we are willing to support you to find the most suitable roofing material for your buildings.Contact us today!