Are you wondering which type of roof you should install on your newly built building? Asphalt or metal they are both good roofs and it depends on you to choose which one to install on your roof. Asphalt roofs are installed in most buildings although metal roofs have been in place for a longer time. In this article we are going to provide you with information that will help you choose the type of roof you should install. We are going to see how this two roofs compare in the following areas and you are going to make the final decision on which roof is the best for you.

• If your budget for the roof is small, then you will have to install an asphalt roof. This is because a metal roof is quite expensive compared to an asphalt roof. It is actually two or three times expensive than an asphalt roof. One square foot of a metal roof costs between 800 dollars to 1200 dollars. As for an asphalt roof you can find a roof with only 300 dollars. The metal roof will also cost you more while installing compared to an asphalt roof. But if you look at the bigger picture then metal roof is cheaper than asphalt roof. This is because a metal roof is like a permanent installation and the cost of maintenance is very low compared to an asphalt roof.
• If you want to install a durable roof then the best roof to install is a metal roof. It is a guarantee that a metal roof will last for more than 50 years. The warranty of most metal roofs ranges from 30 years to 50 years. Most metal roofs are also fire resistant and they withstand extreme climates. As for the asphalt shingles their durability is about 10 years and the most durable one lasting for around 20 years. The value of an asphalt roof decreases with time and in most cases manufacturers only cover a small portion of replacement costs if the roof gets damaged when the warranty time has not passed. The warranties are not usually the reflection of how an asphalt shingle roof is going to last so you should be very careful when choosing. Some asphalt shingle roofs can’t withstand extreme climate so if you are looking for a durable roof go for a metal roof.