Cost of a corrugated roof for a 1200 s.f. house?

S. Bonte| Posted inGreen Products and MaterialsonJune 5, 2013 04:48am

I’m working with a design-build firm in Oregon and my builder doesn’t want to use corrugated metal for the roof, saying it’s way more expensive than regular standard roofing material. Is this true?

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Martin Holladay|Jun 05, 2013 05:11pm|#1

S. Bonte,
I have no idea what you mean by "regular standard roofing material." But if you want to know how much a certain type of roofing costs, there is only one way to find out: call local roofing contractors.
Nick Welch|Jun 05, 2013 06:08pm|#2

I'll assume by "regular" you mean asphalt shingles. Yes, metal roofs are generally more expensive than asphalt shingles.
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Malcolm Taylor|Jun 05, 2013 07:41pm|#3

There are also several types of corrugated metal roofs. The price per sheet for galvalum is usually about 2/3 the price of those with a Kynar finish.
Ron Johnson|Jun 17, 2013 09:20am|#4

Metal roofing is always more expensive than shingles but it does last a lifetime and requires no maintenance. But you need to weigh the cost for yourself - I believe metal roofing is 3 times more expensive.