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Estimating steel roof installation cost

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How much does it cost to install a steel roof?

Cost of steel roof installation will depend on a number of factors and total expenses primary determined by steel roofing prices per square and labor cost to complete the work. While calculating gross expenditures for installing a new steel roof a number of additional factors should be taken into account. Roofing contractor will calculate the cost after roof inspection, getting detailed measurements and analyzing work complexity. Itemized estimate will reflect all charges and fees associated with replacement.

Calculating steel roof installation cost

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Steel roofing prices vary greatly. Galvanized 28 gauge steel sheets is one the most affordable option, but still it is more expensive roofing material to purchase comparing to traditional asphalt shingles. Stainless steel tiles normally sold at significantly higher price, but because of much higher lifespan this product will save you is the long term of owning the house.

Determining labor cost for steel roof installation labor-cost

Cost of man power for installing a new steel roof will be estimated base on a roof pitch, design and overall work complexity. Installation of 39 1/2" x 8’ standing seam steel panels on simple two sides gable roof with 4/12 pitch will be cheaper compare to installing 9” x 15” steel tiles on 12/12 roof with multiple dormers.

On existing houses there is always a possibility of preparation work which have to be done prior to actual roofing installation. Replacing rotten wood and fixing roof structure will lead to extra charges.

Shopping for a new steel roof shopping

Painted steel with anticorrosive zinc-aluminum coating which sold as roofing sheets or tiles different dimension can be purchased from local roofing materials suppliers, distributors or ordered directly from manufacturer. There is broad variety of colors from bronze to green and surface finish from smooth flat to corrugated steel roofing available to choose from. But before making a purchase it is always better to consult with a local roofing contractor about performance of a certain steel roofing material based on climate zone, building codes and roof type.

Many roofing companies specialized in metal roof installation, replacement and repair will offer products they normally install and all materials expenses will be included in total cost to get a new steel roof installed.

Estimating installation time estimating-time

It will normally take couple days for a roofing crew to complete 40 – 45 squares of exposed fastener panels installation on a simple gable roof with 6/12 pitch. Stone coated 16” x 52” steel tiles or 14” x 48” shingles might consume more time to install. But an accurate number of man-hours for completing a roofing project will be estimated after analyzing all details. By involving more labor the time can be significantly reduced and technically with good organization and sufficient man-power even a 50 squares 10/12 roof on a two –tree story house can be done within one day.

Work complexity work-complexity

Typically very low percent of homeowners are able to complete installation of metal roofing material as a do it yourself project. Even though some products like lightweight clicklock 12” wide standing seams steel sheets are easy to install following manufacturer installation instructions, but lack of experience and poor flashing work might cause leaking in roof valleys, around vents, chimneys, dormers or other roofing element. If you do not have any construction skills it is always better to hire professional roofers who will guaranty the work quality, adequate roof performance and expected lifespan.

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