- If you're gonna need a new roof soon,
and you're the pragmatic type,
then this video's for you
because today we're going over
what the most cost effective roof types are.
We're not gonna be going over appearance, customization,
or anything like that.
The way we're determining cost effectiveness today
is by taking how many dollars you spend
on a square foot of that roof material
and comparing it to how many years of life
you get out of it.
For instance, if you spend $2 on something
and you get 10 years out of it,
then you'll have gotten $5 per square foot.
We're gonna take that information
and rank nine different roof types
by how cost effective they are,
starting from the least cost effective
to the most cost effective.
And, we're not going over flat roof materials,
since they're kind of their own breed.
Now, we're gonna be using a ballpark range
for prices just because there's so many different variables
from contractor to contractor,
on how much you're gonna spend on your roof.
The same thing applies
to the lifespan of each of these materials.
So, essentially, we're gonna be giving you
the worst case scenario for cost effectiveness
to the best case scenario.
Okay, with all that outta the way,
I'm Brandon Hafeli with Bill Reagan Roofing Company,
and thank you so much for watching the Roofing Channel,
let's get into it.
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Starting at number nine, we have copper roof systems.
Copper roof systems run you around 30 to $40
per square foot,
and, in the worst case scenario,
last around 50 years,
but can go up to around a hundred years.
That puts them at a year per dollar of 1.25 to 3.3.
The important thing to note about copper
is that it's gonna need very little maintenance
over the years.
So, you'll save a little bit of cost on that.
And, another way you can save cost
is if you find a copper roof specialist,
because they may be able
to provide your copper roof for cheaper.
At number eight, we have cedar shake roofing.
Cedar shake roofs cost around 14 to $18 per square foot
to install,
and will run you about 30 years to 50 years of life,
in the best case scenario.
That puts them at 1.7 to 3.6 years per dollar spent.
At number seven,
you have staining seam metal roofs.
Staining seam metal roofs will run you
around 10 to $15 per square foot.
And, you'll get around 30 to 50 years of lifespan again.
That puts you at about two to five years per dollar spent.
And, something good to know is that,
like the copper roofs,
they're gonna need little maintenance.
So, you're gonna save over the at long term expense.
At number six, we have a newer roofing material,
synthetic roofs.
They'll cost anywhere from 10 to $20 per square foot.
And, the manufacturer states
that it should get 40 to 50 years of life.
That puts it at around a two to five years per dollar spent,
which is the same as standing seam metal roofs,
but the thing that makes it just a a little bit better
is its class four impact rating against hail storms.
At number five, you have natural slate.
In the states, it costs around $15 to $30 per square foot,
but it'll last you 75 to a hundred plus years.
It'll get you 2.5 to 6.7 years per dollar spent,
but that has the potential to go beyond,
because natural slate roofs,
if they're installed properly,
and are under the right conditions,
can last you up to 200 years.
At number four,
we have screw down roofs/exposed fastener roofs.
They cost around four to $5 per square foot
and it gets you 20 to 30 years of life.
That puts them at a four to 7.5 years per dollar spent.
That's actually higher than some items later down our list,
but the reason we have it lower is
because it's going to need a lot of maintenance,
which is going to increase the cost over time.
And, we really don't recommend you install this
over a heated area, ala your home.
At number three, we have three tab shingles.
They cost around three to $4 per square foot
and can get you around 18 to 20 years.
That puts them at a 4.5 to 6.7 years per dollar spent.
Unfortunately, they are being phased
out of the roofing industry currently,
and of all the asphalt shingles,
they're the most vulnerable to storms.
So, you're likely to fall short of that 18, 20 year mark.
At number two,
you have dimensional/architectural asphalt shingles.
They'll cost you around four to $5 per square foot
to install.
And, you'll get around 20 to 25 years of life.
That puts 'em at a four to 6.3 years per dollar spent.
They're very reliable material.
There's a reason why they're used so commonly.
And, taking the top spot at number one,
we have luxury asphalt shingles.
They'll run you around six to $8 per square foot to install
and they'll get you 30 to 50 years of life.
That puts them at a 3.7 to 8.3 years per dollar spend.
There's tons of great options for luxury asphalt shingles.
And, if you're looking for dollar per dollar,
how far your money's gonna get you,
it's one of the best.
So, there you have it,
even though we focus specifically on practicality here,
there are still tons of factors
that will influence how much a roof costs.
So, we would heavily recommend you to do your research
and get quotes to determine the exact price
before you make an informed buying decision.
To help you learn more factors,
you can click on the link below
or at the end of this video
to watch our video on how much value is added to your home
with a new roof.
I'm Brandon Hafeli with Bill Reagan Roofing Company,
and thank you so much again
for watching the Roofing Channel.
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