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Metal Shingles vs Asphalt: Choosing a Roof That Lasts

Both are excellent roofing systems. The right answer depends on the house, the exposure and how long you plan to stay.

Roofing5 min read

Metal roofing and dimensional asphalt shingles installed on the same residential roof

Asphalt remains the most common residential roofing material for good reason: it performs well, suits almost every architectural style and installs efficiently. Modern architectural shingles are far more durable than the products homeowners remember from decades ago.

Metal shingle systems cost more up front but offer a longer service life, excellent wind performance and a distinctive appearance that suits contemporary and high-end homes particularly well. On exposed coastal properties, that durability often justifies the difference.

We walk homeowners through both options against their actual roof — pitch, exposure, ventilation and how long they intend to own the home — rather than pushing a single product across every job.

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