Roof Replacement Calculator is a Convenient Instrument to Get an Estimate
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Roof replacement cost Dallas is estimated to be $8,835 on average, while most homeowners spending between $5,710 and $12,047 according to homeadviser.com. There are a lot of factors that affect the total roof replacement cost.
What Pricing Factors Are There?
- Roofing Material
- Roof Size
- Labor Costs (company’s experience + their time spend on the project)
- Roof slope and features (peaks, valleys, accessories)
How to Choose the Right Material?
Before you start your roof replacement, it’s important to do some research to find the best roofing material. There are plenty of materials available on the market so you should understand the advantages and disadvantages of each material before you make a decision. From this article, you will learn some tips to help you choose the right one.
Asphalt or Architectural Shingles
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| The most common and affordable option | Less durable compared to other types of materials. |
| Easy installation and maintenance: damaged shingles are cheap and easy to repair or replace | |
| Lightweight | |
| Fire-resistant | Not suitable for flat roofing because of their fewer durability |
| Quality lifespan: they are affordable and last roughly 30 years | |
| A huge variety of colors, sizes, and styles |
Metal Shingles
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Good for flat and steep rooflines | They might be noisy during strong winds |
| Can last over 50 years and can resist extreme weather and other damaging factors without cracking, splitting, warping, or rotting. | An expensive and less common option |
| They reflect the sun’s rays, keeping your home cool, and therefore lowering your energy bills. | Heavy |
| Fire-resistant | Difficult to repair |
| Environmentally friendly (they can be recycled) |
Tile Shingles
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| In suitable weather conditions, they can last over 100 years | Two to three times as expensive as an asphalt roofing system |
| Very durable and resistant to rot and insect damage | Installing tile roofing is complicated |
| Environmentally friendly and is a natural material made from earth minerals | Heavyweight |
| Energy-efficient like metal shingles | Expensive repairs |
| A lot of styles, shapes, and sizes available | Suitable only for roofs with relatively sharp slopes |
Once you find the material that you think is the best option for you, you can use our roof replacement calculator and/or call us at (972) 266-6677 to discuss your options.
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