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Residential roofing prices
Posted on 7/1/17 at 8:29 pm
Posted on 7/1/17 at 8:29 pm
Anybody know a benchmark per square number to use to rough figure to rip off an old asphalt shingle roof and replace with 30 year asphalt shingles?
About 30 squares total, part 1 story, part 2 story, about 60% 8/12 pitch, the rest 6/12. In Metairie.
TIA
About 30 squares total, part 1 story, part 2 story, about 60% 8/12 pitch, the rest 6/12. In Metairie.
TIA
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Posted on 7/1/17 at 8:39 pm to doublecutter
Not 100% sure about Metairie but this should be close. In Lafayette it is $225-$250 per square for good, licensed and insured roofer to furnish materials, equipment and labor.
This post was edited on 7/1/17 at 8:42 pm
Posted on 7/1/17 at 8:49 pm to doublecutter
Don't overlook metal roofs. Unless you have and are limited by Homeowner Association, the prices are pretty comparable now.
This post was edited on 7/1/17 at 8:50 pm
Posted on 7/1/17 at 9:31 pm to Geauxtiga
Metal roofs will start leaking at the screws every 7-10 years. Then you have to change the screws and go up in size on the screws. Also many homeowners policies are going to no coverage for cosmetic hail damage to metal roofs, so you can have a metal roof beat up from hail and no coverege under homeowners
Posted on 7/1/17 at 9:43 pm to wickowick
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Metal roofs will start leaking at the screws every 7-10 years.
That is not my experience at all. There are buildings on my farm that have metal roofs that have been on 50 years without changing a single screw.
On a house I prefer the look of a standing seam roof. I know of several in my area that are over 20 years old and have had zero problem.
Majority of problems are installation errors. If you over torque the screws on an exposed screw roof then the washer will be damaged.
Having said that a lot of the early roofs were 5v tin that was screwed through the high spots and not through the flats.
Posted on 7/1/17 at 11:02 pm to highcotton2
Metal is way to go. Use a heavy gauge R-panel hail won't dent it. There are screws called ZAC screws have lifetime warranty
Posted on 7/1/17 at 11:44 pm to doublecutter
I deal with roofing almost on a daily basis and I would go with the best architect shingle you can put. Although everyone has their own opinion, I think it looks better on most styles of residential construction as well as having less issues with leaks.
The only metal roof I would put on a house would be a standing seam system and the cost are pretty high. The issues with metal roofs are very seldom with the panels themselves but 90% with the fasteners, transitions and trim.
I get paid when metal is sold, so I'm not biased against metal, just given my opinion based on years in the business.
The only metal roof I would put on a house would be a standing seam system and the cost are pretty high. The issues with metal roofs are very seldom with the panels themselves but 90% with the fasteners, transitions and trim.
I get paid when metal is sold, so I'm not biased against metal, just given my opinion based on years in the business.
Posted on 7/1/17 at 11:54 pm to GO TIGERS GO
This roof is on my mother's house, and metal is not an option. The architectural style of the house is suitable to a slate/ shake looking roof.
Posted on 7/2/17 at 6:14 am to wickowick
I had this experience about 3-4 years ago 12 on 12 metal roof was leaking, we replaced every screw we could remove with a larger shank screw, the roof still leaked. I advised the customer before the work started that the roof may still leak, and she should consider a new metal roof, sure nuff the roof still leaked. Will never do again
Posted on 7/2/17 at 6:49 am to highcotton2
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crewed through the high spots and not through the flats.
When I did my ag panel roof (3/4" high ridges) I used extra long screws and went through them instead of the flats. Got poked at a bit by some baws for going unconventional but I feel much better about placing all my screw holes on ridges instead of in flats.
As far as insurance I've heard of people actually getting a reduction if 26ga metal is used.
To the OP, sorry, I have been no help to you.
Posted on 7/2/17 at 6:52 am to doublecutter
Insurance paid right about $8k for my old house last year. I am thinking 32 squares, 30 year architectural shingle.
Posted on 7/2/17 at 9:47 am to MSWebfoot
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Insurance paid right about $8k for my old house last year. I am thinking 32 squares, 30 year architectural shingle.
Yeah, I was guessing about $275-300 per square. There is also a 300 sq ft flat roof over the patio, so I'm going to figure $10K should be more than enough to cover it.
Posted on 7/5/17 at 12:05 pm to doublecutter
Just had 37 squares put on with 30 yr. Architect shingles, new felt for $7,770
Posted on 7/5/17 at 2:45 pm to wickowick
quote:I have hail damage coverage but deductible is 3K on that, specifically. As for the install, my guy tore off old roof and put down new felt, etc. I know many say you can put it over existing roof and/or on runners (forget correct name) but I wanted mine on wth no barrier that keeps it from being "attached" to plywood/felt. As someone mentioned, you have to know how to not "overscrew" them. The screws will have to be changed one day but not in the next 15 years, for sure, if done right.
Metal roofs will start leaking at the screws every 7-10 years. Then you have to change the screws and go up in size on the screws. Also many homeowners policies are going to no coverage for cosmetic hail damage to metal roofs, so you can have a metal roof beat up from hail and no coverege under homeowners
Posted on 7/6/17 at 6:41 am to doublecutter
$85 / square if you provide materials. $200 / square if roofer provides them.
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