Metal Roof - do people really like this? I can't understand…..

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Metal roofs are indestructible and some people like the way they look. If you want to replace with asphalt shingles, probably more like 10,000 to 15,000 depending on size of roof. If you want to replace with slate, probably $50,000 plus.

Slate is even worse than metal roof, that shit is terrible.

I love all the experts here. Asphalt shingles are the low end -- they don't look great, need to be replaced every 15-25 years, but they are cheap. Slate and metal may not appeal to everyone, but they are high end "lifetime" roofs. Slate does need yearly maintenance but metal does not. So funny with all the "I only want a small house for the environment" crew, that people are unable to see why some buyers might pay more for roofs that aren't "disposable" every decade or so.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:http://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2014/03/24/how-to-install-a-metal-roof/

what?!! I don't even have to look at the link. If Mr. Money Mustache says it's good, then IT'S GOOD!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Metal roof suck and an asphalt roof costs no more than 7 to 10k. I am very familiar with metal roofs , they are installed as a last resort.

Okay, dear.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Metal roofs are indestructible and some people like the way they look. If you want to replace with asphalt shingles, probably more like 10,000 to 15,000 depending on size of roof. If you want to replace with slate, probably $50,000 plus.

Slate is even worse than metal roof, that shit is terrible.

I love all the experts here. Asphalt shingles are the low end -- they don't look great, need to be replaced every 15-25 years, but they are cheap. Slate and metal may not appeal to everyone, but they are high end "lifetime" roofs. Slate does need yearly maintenance but metal does not. So funny with all the "I only want a small house for the environment" crew, that people are unable to see why some buyers might pay more for roofs that aren't "disposable" every decade or so.

I'm going to guess that the anti-metal or slate roof posters are not the people who embrace small, well-built homes.

[Anonymous]

Would love to have a metal roof!

[Anonymous]

OP here.

Living and learning - I actually thought it was a cheaper choice before. In any event, we visited the house and it is a gorgeous house but since we are not interested in pursuing it I will post the link here. We are not pursuing not because of the roof, but it is a very old house and while well maintained, I would be afraid of getting ourselves in such a house. I think it would require LOTS of love and MONEY to keep it up given its age.

The house even has a "carriage house!!" How cool is that?!!

http://www.redfin.com/VA/Vienna/211-Courthouse-Cir-SW-22180/home/9455666

[Anonymous]

Amazing house!!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here.

Living and learning - I actually thought it was a cheaper choice before. In any event, we visited the house and it is a gorgeous house but since we are not interested in pursuing it I will post the link here. We are not pursuing not because of the roof, but it is a very old house and while well maintained, I would be afraid of getting ourselves in such a house. I think it would require LOTS of love and MONEY to keep it up given its age.

The house even has a "carriage house!!" How cool is that?!!

http://www.redfin.com/VA/Vienna/211-Courthouse-Cir-SW-22180/home/9455666

Built: 1885 = money pit

[Anonymous]

Insurance companies love them--when my parents put one on their cabin they're homeowners premium went down 75%

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Metal roofs are indestructible and some people like the way they look. If you want to replace with asphalt shingles, probably more like 10,000 to 15,000 depending on size of roof. If you want to replace with slate, probably $50,000 plus.

Slate is even worse than metal roof, that shit is terrible.

I love all the experts here. Asphalt shingles are the low end -- they don't look great, need to be replaced every 15-25 years, but they are cheap. Slate and metal may not appeal to everyone, but they are high end "lifetime" roofs. Slate does need yearly maintenance but metal does not. So funny with all the "I only want a small house for the environment" crew, that people are unable to see why some buyers might pay more for roofs that aren't "disposable" every decade or so.

Actually, the newer asphalt shingles last 30-50 years and look a lot nicer than they used to.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here.

Living and learning - I actually thought it was a cheaper choice before. In any event, we visited the house and it is a gorgeous house but since we are not interested in pursuing it I will post the link here. We are not pursuing not because of the roof, but it is a very old house and while well maintained, I would be afraid of getting ourselves in such a house. I think it would require LOTS of love and MONEY to keep it up given its age.

The house even has a "carriage house!!" How cool is that?!!

http://www.redfin.com/VA/Vienna/211-Courthouse-Cir-SW-22180/home/9455666

Built: 1885 = money pit

The kitchen has a strange layout.

[Anonymous]

wow, I totally want this house! It's amazing.

[Anonymous]

That roof is very expensive. I really like it but I am not a fan of the red. In less it has structural issues, its completely done over and probably would not be long term any worse than any other house.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Metal roofs are indestructible and some people like the way they look. If you want to replace with asphalt shingles, probably more like 10,000 to 15,000 depending on size of roof. If you want to replace with slate, probably $50,000 plus.

Slate is even worse than metal roof, that shit is terrible.

I love all the experts here. Asphalt shingles are the low end -- they don't look great, need to be replaced every 15-25 years, but they are cheap. Slate and metal may not appeal to everyone, but they are high end "lifetime" roofs. Slate does need yearly maintenance but metal does not. So funny with all the "I only want a small house for the environment" crew, that people are unable to see why some buyers might pay more for roofs that aren't "disposable" every decade or so.

+1 I would love a metal roof. I love the idea of a long-lasting roof.

[Anonymous]

Love that house!!