What's a good source on cost and benefits of these type of roofs, in terms
of replacing a regular asphalt shingle roof?

We live in an area with high sun intensity and frequent winds up to 50 mph.

Any thoughts or opinions? Does it effect insurance rates?

Kurt Gavin wrote:
What's a good source on cost and benefits of these type of roofs, in terms
of replacing a regular asphalt shingle roof?

We live in an area with high sun intensity and frequent winds up to 50 mph.

Any thoughts or opinions? Does it effect insurance rates?



i had a gerard roof put on a few years ago. it was about 1/3 more than
the high rated arch. shingle. i talked to the roofer last month and he
said he has not done any metal roofs lately do to the cost of metal. the
price has gone up 2 to 3 times. my insurance did not give me a break i
live in central ohio. but some insurance co's do give breaks to areas
where fire and wind is a big possibility. good luck i am happy with mine.

dkarnes wrote:
Kurt Gavin wrote:
What's a good source on cost and benefits of these type of roofs, in
terms of replacing a regular asphalt shingle roof?

We live in an area with high sun intensity and frequent winds up to 50
mph.

Any thoughts or opinions? Does it effect insurance rates?



i had a gerard roof put on a few years ago. it was about 1/3 more than
the high rated arch. shingle. i talked to the roofer last month and he
said he has not done any metal roofs lately do to the cost of metal. the
price has gone up 2 to 3 times. my insurance did not give me a break i
live in central ohio. but some insurance co's do give breaks to areas
where fire and wind is a big possibility. good luck i am happy with mine.

I had a Gerard roof put on about six years ago. Probably cost about the
same as the heavy shake it replaced. Expensive but my insurance gave me
a 27% discount on home owners insurance because of the class 4 hail
resistance (In Denver area).

I put on the ones that look like tile (Cyprus color). Many can't
believe it's not tile until they look close.

http://www.gerardusa.com/products/gerardtile.htm

Looks a good as the day it was installed. I think it really enhanced
the value of the house. Looked at concrete tile but it was too brittle
and Clay tile was too heavy.

Kurt Gavin wrote:
What's a good source on cost and benefits of these type of roofs, in terms
of replacing a regular asphalt shingle roof?

We live in an area with high sun intensity and frequent winds up to 50 mph.

Any thoughts or opinions? Does it effect insurance rates?

I'll just say if I could have afforded it, I'd have gone to a metal
roof in a heartbeat.

Its pricey, but great.

Dave