Thinking about how much does a new roof cost? There are several factors that are taken into account when estimating the roof replacement cost, including: roof type, materials and insurance requirements.
Below are 3 factors that affect roofing cost:
Roof type
The type of roof on your home greatly influences repair costs. Roofs can be flat or sloped, high or low pitch, metal or shingled — or even something more unique. Roofing material costs vary greatly between roof types, and some require more labor and materials than others.
The least expensive option are asphalt shingles, and they run about $120 per 100 square feet, while slate shingles can cost between $800 and $1,000 per 100 square feet, and tile shingles can cost between $300 and $500 per 100 square feet. If you have a metal roof, you can expect materials to cost as much as $1,500 per 100 square feet. Source: Angieslist
Materials
The type of roof material you choose can greatly affect the overall replacement cost. However, you will be delighted to hear that homeowners have a wide array of options when it comes to roofing materials. Each comes with its own set of advantages and disadvantages in terms of lifespan, design and cost. Below are some of the most popular options across the U.S.
– Asphalt Shingles: Asphalt shingles are perhaps the most popular option, largely due to their low costs, resiliency, and easy installation. More than 75% of U.S. homes use asphalt shingles on the roof. Beware, they do have a short lifespan compared to other options on the market.
– Wood Shingles: Wood shingles come in cedar, pine and other woods. Cedar is the most costly when it comes to wood shingles. While more costly upfront, wood shingles have a lifespan of approximately 30-50 years. As expected, they tend to have poor fire ratings and can be subject to mold and rot.
– Metal Roofs: Metal shingles are becoming a popular option for homeowners as they often utilize a high percentage of recycled materials and are very durable. They are also much lighter than many other roofing materials and are resistant to inclement weather.
– Tiles (Clay, Concrete or Slate): Homes will need extra framing to install tiles because they are very heavy. Clay and concrete tiles are fire resistant and come in a variety of colors, some of which have the ability to reflect the sun, resulting in lower energy costs. Clay and concrete can last 50 years or more and slate can last well over a 100. However, slate is not recommended for hot climates due to their dark color. Source: Improvenet
Insurance Requirements
Fire related membrane sheets can increase the membrane cost by 20%, so the roof replacement cost increase in this case is only 2% – 4%. • Requiring a Factory Mutual 1-90 rating in lieu of a 1-60 rating can increase insulation fastening requirements up to 10% which is only an additional 1% of the total project cost. Source: Slideshare
To give a proper roof estimate, it is best to hire a reputable roofing contractor that will help in some measurements as well as inspecting the health of the roof system.
Contact:
Kerrisdale Roofing and Drains Ltd. Ltd.
168 W 71st Ave, Vancouver, BC V5X 4S7
Email: kerrisdalerd@gmail.com
Office: 604-360-2114
