Asphalt roofing is manufactured into asphalt shingles, which are joined together to create a custom roof. Asphalt shingles that are constructed to an increased thickness than usual will be attached to a higher price tag. Cost Helper claims that asphalt shingles are available in a range of colors that are all linked with a different price tag. Gray shingles are traditionally cheaper than others.
Metal roofing is usually constructed out of aluminum, steel or copper. Sheets of each type of metal can be joined to create a roof. Standing seam steel roofing is resistant to corrosion, rot and mold growth. It also weighs less per square foot than asphalt shingles but is associated with a higher price tag.
Professionally installing asphalt roofing can cost between $1 and $4 per square foot, according to Cost Helper. A 1,700 to 2,100 square foot asphalt shingle roof can cost the consumer between $680 and $3,700. Having metal roofing installed costs between $3 and $18 per square foot depending on the metal, according to Cost Helper. Steel roofing can cost up to $10 per square foot, aluminum roofing runs up to $15 per square foot and copper roofing can cost upwards of $18 per square foot.
Professional installation costs can sometimes near the cost of materials for a roofing project. Asphalt roofing is traditionally easier to install compared to metal roofing. Handy homeowners can install asphalt roofing without much difficulty. Metal roofing requires much more expertise to install. Because of the costs and complexities involves with installing metal roofing, a metal roof installation project should be carried out by a professional contractor.
One large cost associated with a new roofing installation project is the removal of the preexisting roof. Disposal costs can also be found linked with a roofing installation project’s price tag. According to Cost Helper, roofing removal and disposal costs can reach up to as much as an extra $5 per square foot depending on the complexity of the removal and the company that will be employed for the project.
Consumers should be aware that there are potentially several additional costs linked with a roofing installation project. One cost that can greatly increase the cost of a roofing installation project is complexity. Metal or asphalt roofing that needs to be installed around architectural features or on steeper slopes may demand a higher price tag. Cost Helper claims that some companied may charge an extra $1 to $3 per square foot for more complex roofing projects.