Most contractors measure roofs in squares.
How much is a metal roof installed.
A diy metal roof will cost 2 000 to 5 000 versus the average 5 000 to 12 000 to have one installed professionally.
It will cost around 9 to 12 per sq.
Whether you are looking to install a metal roof on a shed or a house it s important to know the difference in the various types of metal roofs available.
Metal roofing installation costs 6 to 12 per square foot installed vs.
Now assuming the average cost of 10 00 per square foot installed it will cost about 17 000 to install approximately seventeen squares or 1 700 square feet of metal roofing on a typical house.
One square is equal to 100 sq ft.
An asphalt shingle roof which costs 3 to 7 per square foot installed.
The metal roof shingle costs about 7 to 10 per sq.
An affordable option and easier to lay than shingles tin is the most commonly used type of metal roofing.
Some are easier to install than others but most are more difficult to work with than materials like asphalt shingles.
Most homeowners spend between 7 858 and 14 412 in total.
Let s take a look at the most common types of metal roofs for houses.
The long term investment return of metal roofing over the quick to be replaced asphalt roof is highly preferred.
For example if you have 1 500 square feet the average cost of installation is 8 per square foot it will cost you 12 000 to install the metal roof.