If you’re on the lookout for information about commercial metal roofing prices, whether to replace an existing metal roof or for new construction, you’ve come to the right place.
Metal roofing is an incredibly durable roof product, known to last, on average, 40+ years or more before it needs replacing (although ongoing maintenance is required and such quality comes at a cost, of course).
Metal Roof Pricing
For 2018, the average cost of a metal roof in the United States can range from about $4 per square foot (installed) all the way up to $13 per square foot. The economy of the area in which you live can, of course, play a part in the final price for your building.
Here is a breakdown of costs for an installed metal roof:
- Corrugated steel panels range between about $4 to $5.65 per square foot.
- Metal shingles run between about $7 and $9 per square foot.
- Stone-coated metal roof tile costs between about $8 and $9 per square foot.
- Standing seam metal roofing is between about $7 to $13 per square foot.
Again, these are final, installed prices—not just the costs for materials. In addition to the roofing materials, a contractor’s costs can include things like removal of the old roof, if needed; repairing the roof substrate; debris removal; ventilation; flashing; building permits; and more.
As demonstrated, the type of metal roofing you have will play a factor in the final cost. Some of the most common types of metal roofing include:
- Standing seam metal
- Corrugated galvanized steel
- Steel coated with a mixture of zinc, aluminum and silicon
- Stainless steel
- Copper
- Aluminum
- Painted or stone-coated metal sheets
An Alternative to Replacement
Many building owners aren’t aware that an alternative to roof replacement may exist. This solution is called roof restoration, and older metal roofs can be good candidates when they remain structurally sound and are otherwise suitable for restoration.
There are several potential benefits to a roof coating system, including:
- May extend the useful life of an existing roof
- Can address suitable seams, fasteners, penetrations, and other roof details as part of a restoration system
- May cost less than full roof replacement in some situations
- May require substantially less tear-off and disposal than complete replacement
- Can provide a continuous protective surface over properly prepared roof areas
- Reflective coatings can reduce solar heat absorption
- Can be repaired or recoated later when the existing system remains suitable
- May involve less disruption than some full replacement projects
Roof restoration is not appropriate for every metal roof. The roof should first be evaluated for extensive corrosion, structural deterioration, wet insulation, drainage problems, damaged panels, failed seams or fasteners, and other conditions that may need to be corrected.
Actual service life, warranty coverage, energy performance, installation requirements, and project savings depend on the specific roof condition and coating system.
Finding a Reliable Roofer
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- Larger Base of Knowledge
- Group-Wide Accountability
- Set Standards for Service
- More Peace of Mind
When you work with a contractor for a project of any size, it can be valuable to continue that relationship for the lifespan of your roof. A commercial roofing contractor can put together a regular inspection and maintenance program and help you get the most out of your roof.
Members are independent contractors that perform their own inspections, provide their own recommendations, estimates, and roofing work.
To learn more or contact a member, visit the contact page of our website.
