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How Much Does an Aluminum Roof Cost Per Square Foot?
Installed, a premium aluminum roof typically costs about $12 to $20+ per square foot — roughly $1,200 to $2,000+ per roofing square (100 sq ft). Lighter shingle, slate, shake, and tile profiles on simple roofs sit at the low end; standing seam and complex or specialty roofs sit at the high end. Aluminum costs more than steel because it won't rust, resists salt-air corrosion, weighs less, and is nearly 100% recyclable. Every figure here is a planning estimate — request a free on-site quote for your exact number.
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Is a Metal Roof Worth It? A Data-Driven Answer for 2026
For most homeowners who plan to stay in their home more than seven years, a metal roof is worth it. Judged on lifetime cost of ownership rather than sticker price, a 50-to-75-year aluminum roof often costs less per year than re-shingling with asphalt two or three times, while adding resale value, insurance-discount potential, and energy savings. The honest exception: if you expect to sell within a few years, the premium rarely pays back in time.
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Will a Metal Roof Lower My Home Insurance Premium?
Often yes, but it varies. Many carriers offer a metal roof insurance discount for impact-resistant (UL 2218 Class 4) and Class A fire-rated roofing, especially in hail, wind, or wildfire regions. The amount is set by your insurer and is never guaranteed. You usually have to ask and provide manufacturer test documentation. This article is educational only, not financial or insurance advice.
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Is It Cheaper to Put a Metal Roof or Shingles?
Asphalt shingles are cheaper to install today; a metal roof is cheaper to own. Shingles run roughly $120–$400 per square and last 15–20 years, so you replace them 2–3 times over the 50+ years one Interlock aluminum roof lasts — before counting energy savings and avoided repairs.
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Why an Interlock Metal Roof Is a Great Investment
A metal roof costs more upfront, but as an asset it pays back: one lifetime install instead of three asphalt re-roofs, up to 25% cooling savings, possible insurance discounts from its Class A fire and Class 4 impact ratings, higher resale value, and a transferable lifetime warranty.
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