Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011
The Price of Metal Roofing Is Worth the Investment
The price of metal roofing can be estimated when you learn how to price metal roofing material. A metal roof will last longer and require much less maintenance than any other type of roof; and it is easy to learn how to figure metal roofing costs for your home.
Calls in Metal Roofing Systems Toll Free: 1-866-947-6382
Basic Steps to Calculate the Price of Metal Roofing
Step 1. Decide on the style of metal roofing material that is to be used. These types of roofing materials come in a wide range of colors, textures, thicknesses, and patterns. Although more expensive per square foot (starting at around $6.50), the advantages of metal roofing over asphalt shingles is quite noticeable. Shingles may last 17-20 years at best, our metal roofing will last at least 100 years!
Step 2. Get an overall measurement of the roof that will need to be covered by physically measuring out your roof from front to back and side to side. This will give you the square footage of the roof that will then need to be converted into linear feet, as this is how roofing material is sold.
Step 3. When learning how to figure price of metal roofing, one must always remember to leave room for mistakes, so having extra sheeting on-hand is a good idea. If the roof is 10″² long on each side of the home, do not buy 10″² pieces. Ensure that there is a little extra material to work with and allow for trimming, eaves and overhangs.
Step 4. Once the amount of material needed has been determined, go to a reputable metal roofing systems provider, such as Metal Roofing Systems to help finalize your decision, such as color, style, and metal roofing cost. We have pricing guides and sizing tools to assist you in calculating the price.
Metal Roofing Systems Installs Investment-Grade Metal Roofing
Metal Roofing Systems installs residential and flat commercial roofing in Madison, Stoughton, Waunakee, Milwaukee, Racine, the metropolitan suburbs and all throughout Southern Wisconsin. All of our metal roofing systems are investment-grade roofing and are designed to last for at least 100 years enduring high winds, heavy snow loads and hot summers. Contact us for information on a seminar or for an estimate or bid on installing your residential or commercial roof.
We will gladly offer an estimate on the price of metal roofing for your structure.
Calls in Southern Wisconsin: 1-866-Wis-Metal (866-947-6382)
Local Calls in Madison, WI: 608-663-2687
Local Calls in Milwaukee, WI: 414-727-1810