The core trade: asphalt shingles cost $4.50–$8 per square foot installed and last 20–25 years; metal costs $7–$16 and lasts 40–70. You’re choosing between paying less now or paying less over your ownership of the house. This is the full comparison — worked lifetime math, the insurance and energy factors that shift it, a climate-by-climate … Read more
The warranty number on the shingle wrapper and the year your roof actually dies are two different things. Here are the honest lifespans, what shortens them, and how to know when yours is done. Lifespan by material Material Realistic lifespan Warranty says 3-tab asphalt 15 – 20 yrs 20 – 25 Architectural asphalt 22 – … Read more
Quick check for your state Your state Home footprint (sq ft) Architectural shingles, standard pitch, tear-off included. For pitch, material, and complexity options, use the full calculator. Your state’s range Typical replacement Per square foot vs national average Roof replacement cost by state (2026) The national average roof replacement runs $11,000–$14,000 in 2026 for an … Read more
Your roof Home footprint (sq ft) Roof pitch Low (3/12–4/12)Standard (5/12–6/12)Steep (7/12+) Your state All three shingle grades priced at once, tear-off included. For metal, tile, and other materials, use the full roof calculator. Three grades, your roof 3-TAB 15–20 yr life · flat look · being phased out by many brands ARCHITECTURAL · MOST … Read more
Your roof Home footprint (sq ft, ground floor) Roof pitch Low (3/12–4/12)Standard (5/12–6/12)Steep (7/12–9/12, +labor)Very steep (10/12+, +labor) New roofing material Architectural asphalt shingles3-tab asphalt (budget)Premium / designer shinglesStanding-seam metalMetal panels / ribbedConcrete tile Tear-off 1 layer removal (standard)2 layers removalNone — new build Roof complexity Simple (gable, few valleys)Moderate (hips, dormers)Complex (many facets) Your … Read more