HOW LONG DO METAL ROOFS LAST?
One of the greatest benefits of a metal roof is its durability. Nothing beats a steel roof for longevity. How long does a metal roof really last though? Buildings.com and MetalConstruction.org have both published the results of surveys showing not just the longevity of existing metal roofs but cost comparisons as well. AGE VS. COST A metal roof is typically warrantied for up to 40 years, already a longer period than a similar traditional roof. The Metal Construction Association has found metal roofs that have been around for 60 years or more. Compare that to about 23 years for an asphalt shingle roof and 20 years for a single-ply roof. Double the lifespan is pretty impressive but doesn’t really address the biggest concern: cost. A Ducker Research Company survey showed that the lifecycle cost of a metal roof averaged about 30 cents per square foot. Going back to the comparison with asphalt and single-ply, Ducker found the lifecycle costs for those materials to be 37 cents and