It probably happens once a week - we receive a set of drawings or blueprints with a request to “price a metal roof” for the owner or contractor supplying the plans. And every time, we ask the same question first - "What KIND of metal roof?" We can't take one step forward without a reply, because there are literally hundreds of possible answers to such a request!

When shopping for a metal roof, there are a few things you need to know to be sure you're understanding the numbers.  Once you get the basics figured out, you should be able to quickly decide how to choose the best option for your application. While the fact that metal is the best roofing material you can buy, it does require either a little homework from you or a supplier who specializes in just metal roofing. Here are the important things that affect the prices of a metal roof:

While metal roofing is primarily measured by the square, which is one hundred square feet, we are routinely asked for metal roof prices by the square foot. Here's what you need to know.

One of our most frequently asked questions has to do with the bottom line - what's a new metal roof going to cost me? So without further ado, here are five things you need to know about metal roof prices:

This is probably the most common question we hear. And, of course, it's the most difficult to answer because there are so many variables. It's a little like asking, "How much does a car cost?" But here goes.

MSN Money has a handy article today, "10 things you should pay more for." Item number ten on that list? You guessed it - home improvement. Here's what they have to say:

Our original post on new metal roof prices has been quite popular, so we wanted to delve further into the topic. This is an excerpt (paraphrased for optimal reading here) from the pricing section in our handy and FREE re-roofing booklet: