One of the most common questions we get about roofs (outside of how much) is which type is better? Metal roofs are excellent, especially in Florida with our frequent bad weather conditions like severe thunderstorms, tropical storms, and hurricanes. Shingles are also expensive to replace, while metal easily has three times the lifespan of shingles. Metal roofs are more expensive upfront, but the fact that your home will need the shingles to be replaced two or three times actually makes shingles more expensive over a span of 30 years. As most mortgages are 30 years, that’s something to consider as you purchase or relocate. Another point to consider, the resale value of homes with metal roofing installed brings up to 10% higher prices on average in the southeastern US, so metal roofing is a great investment.
