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When considering a roof replacement, the first question on most homeowners’ minds is “How much does reroofing cost?”
Reroofing a residential property with asphalt shingles can typically range from around $7000 to $30,000 on average size homes depending on factors such as pitch, materials, square count, and roof repairs. Metal roof replacements are priced higher than asphalt shingle roof replacements. Metal roofing can be split into 2 standard categories: Standing seam (seamless) or screw down.
Many homeowners believe that a standard map of square footage of the slab of the home is sufficient to price the roof, but when roofers consider the costs of roofing materials and labor if the roof pitch is steep the roofing “squares” will be more square feet than the footprint of the slab. The steeper the pitch of the roof, the higher the cost of materials and labor. If a pitch is lower the roofing squares will be less and in turn it will be a less expensive roof.
Asphalt shingles are primarily separated into 2 categories: 3-tab shingles and architectural shingles.
3 tab shingles are the basic standard shingle. These shingles have a flat appearance and carry a 25-year product warranty. 3-tab shingles are a budget friendly option for reroofing a home.
Architectural shingles are considered the “upgraded” shingle option. The cost of these roofing shingles are typically 500-1000$ more than a price with the 3-tab shingle and are 3-dimensional in appearance. Architectural shingles usually come with a 30-year product warranty. Many homeowners choose this upgrade due to the increased protection and upgraded product warranty.
Metal roofing can be split into 2 categories that are typically seen on metal roof installations: screw down or standing seam metal.
Although screw down metal roofing is more expensive than asphalt shingle roofing, it is a cost efficient material when compared to seamless metal. Screw down metal roofs are installed by screwing the panels into wooden lath boards. Standing seam or seamless metal roofing is constructed by the panels being placed into one another where screws are not visible due to the manufacturing of the seamless panels.
When measuring a roof, roofers use the measurement of “squares” which is a 10ft x 10ft area. When finding the area of the roof the roofers will also use “waste” calculations for the ridge and starter strip as well on shingle roofs. Metal roofs are not calculated with waste factor because the metal is custom cut. The larger your roof is, the more squares it will be which will increase the cost.
Not all roofs will have rotted or compromised decking (sheathing) beneath the shingles and felt. When decking must be replaced in certain areas or if the roof must have all of the decking replaced it will increase the cost of the roof replacement. When stripping the roof down the roofers will identify compromised areas of decking and replace those sheets to ensure that the roof is installed with the highest quality and does not leak.
Another factor to consider on older homes is double or triple tear off of layers of shingles or felt. If the roof has been replaced before it is common to see older homes with multiple layers of shingles or felt. It is best practice to strip all of the layers of shingles and felt to the decking. If your roof has multiple layers of shingles or felt it could potentially add to the cost of the reroof because of the additional labor to shed the roof of the multiple layers.
If you are considering the question “how much does reroofing cost?”, our professional roofers in Shreveport/Bossier provide free estimates and a detailed walk through of inventory. At Priority Roofing LLC, we are here to guide customers through the process of insurance claims and construction to guarantee quality results. If you are interested in getting a free estimate for reroofing your home or commercial property call us today or book an appointment online.
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