Metal Roof Material Estimator

When ordering supplies it is important to estimate materials correctly to allow for an efficient installation process.

Metal roof material estimator.

Homeadvisor s metal roof cost guide calculates average roofing material prices for metal shingles tin steel aluminum corrogated metal interelock galvalume and more. A 12 in 12 roof can cost up to 50 more than a 4 in 12 roof. Conventional slope roof range between 4 in 12 and 8 in 12. Installation prices vary by state see regional details below.

Enter the diameter of the roof ridge vent gap 1 3 finally enter the coverage area width of the panels you plan to buy. The house base area is the area of land that the house covers and for more complex shapes can be estimated using the area calculator. On the low end you can install steel corrugated metal panels for about 4 5 6 per square foot includes labor and materials this will be followed by steel shingles at 7 2 7 5 per. A low slope roof is anywhere from 2 in 12 to 4 in 12.

Anything more than 9 in 12 is considered steep. Steeper sloped roofs are considered more aesthetically pleasing and last longer. For instance a 38 panel will have an effective coverage width of 36. The metal roof length calculator calculates the distance from peak to trim so add the length you want the roof metal to extend beyond the eave trim.

Estimating the amount of metal roofing materials you need starts with estimating the square footage of the roof itself. These benefits do not come cheaply though.