--- title: Metal & Copper Blog | metal roof prices description: metal roof prices | The Metal & Copper Roofing blog by Metal Roof Network offers pictures, commentary and more about metal and copper roofing. --- [![logo-white.png](https://www.metalroofnet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/new2017/logo-white.png?width=188&name=logo-white.png "logo-white.png")](https://www.metalroofnet.com/) # Your Source for Metal Roofing # Metal & Copper Roofing Blog ## [Variations in Pricing for Different Metal Roofing Profiles](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/variations-in-pricing-for-different-metal-roofing-profiles) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.metalroofnet.com/hubfs/gallery/zinc/S-16%20Duck%20Blind%202.jpg) ](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/variations-in-pricing-for-different-metal-roofing-profiles) We were asked recently if our metal roofing products in diamonds, shingles, shakes and tiles are much different in cost than panel versions of metal roofs. Generally speaking, yes, profile plays a role in cost. But it really depends. Here's what to understand about variations in pricing for different metal roofing profiles. [Read More](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/variations-in-pricing-for-different-metal-roofing-profiles) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/variations-in-pricing-for-different-metal-roofing-profiles#comments-listing) Topics: [benefits of metal roofing](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/benefits-of-metal-roofing), [metal roof prices](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/metal-roof-prices), [best prices for metal roofing](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/best-prices-for-metal-roofing) --- ## [Who to Ask About Metal Roof Prices](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/default-blog/who-to-ask-about-metal-roof-prices) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.metalroofnet.com/hubfs/gallery/finishedsteelimages/MRN%20Energy%20Star%20Shake%20Black%203%20(1).jpg) ](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/default-blog/who-to-ask-about-metal-roof-prices)   [Read More](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/default-blog/who-to-ask-about-metal-roof-prices) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/default-blog/who-to-ask-about-metal-roof-prices#comments-listing) Topics: [metal roof prices](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/metal-roof-prices), [best prices for metal roofing](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/best-prices-for-metal-roofing) --- ## [Comparing 2017 Metal Roof Prices to "Regular" Roofing Prices](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/comparing-2017-metal-roof-prices-to-regular-roofing-prices) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.metalroofnet.com/hs-fs/file-16223096-jpg/gallery/album/717/batten_shake_weathered_slate_copy.jpg) ](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/comparing-2017-metal-roof-prices-to-regular-roofing-prices) We have people calling us almost every week asking how the prices of our metal roofs compare to “regular” roofs. Hearing these questions never fails to make me smile, because “regular” is of course a relative description and if you’re a manufacturer like us we would consider metal nothing BUT regular! However, I know that what they really mean is asphalt shingle roofing materials. **It’s a statement about the price and ease of installation of asphalt shingles that they have become so commonplace as to be now considered regular - even though as roofing material goes it’s only recently (less than 100 years) that they have been developed and there are many parts of the world that don’t or won’t even use them.** Just to clarify:  when I say “recently” I mean in the history of construction. As a comparison, materials like metal, slate, and clay have been used for many centuries. [Read More](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/comparing-2017-metal-roof-prices-to-regular-roofing-prices) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/comparing-2017-metal-roof-prices-to-regular-roofing-prices#comments-listing) Topics: [metal roof prices](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/metal-roof-prices) --- ## [What’s New in Metal Roofing Prices in 2017](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/whats-new-in-metal-roofing-prices-in-2017) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.metalroofnet.com/hs-fs/file-768309079-jpg/images/3_Year_Old_Solid_Copper_Batten_Seam-resized-600.jpg) ](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/whats-new-in-metal-roofing-prices-in-2017) With a new year comes new project and if a roof for a new building or a re-roof for an older building is in the works, I thought it might be appropriate to start off with a quick overview of **what’s new in metal roofs and what’s happening to metal roof prices around the nation.** [Read More](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/whats-new-in-metal-roofing-prices-in-2017) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/whats-new-in-metal-roofing-prices-in-2017#comments-listing) Topics: [metal roof prices](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/metal-roof-prices) --- ## [The Insider's Guide to Metal Roof Prices](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/the-insiders-guide-to-metal-roof-prices) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.metalroofnet.com/hubfs/H-25_Old_Barn_Tin_2_Watermark-2.jpg) ](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/the-insiders-guide-to-metal-roof-prices) If I’m hired by a contractor or architect to specify and source a metal roof for a project like the one you're likely considering if you're reading this or searching this website, I always ask the same questions: [Read More](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/the-insiders-guide-to-metal-roof-prices) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/the-insiders-guide-to-metal-roof-prices#comments-listing) Topics: [metal roof prices](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/metal-roof-prices) --- ## [Revisiting Metal Roof Prices](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/revisiting-metal-roof-prices) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.metalroofnet.com/hubfs/S-10_Diamond_Copper_Texas_1_Rev-1.jpeg) ](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/revisiting-metal-roof-prices) Not surprisingly, I get asked about the price of a “metal roof” almost every day. Even though I’ve been answering the question for decades, it’s still a challenge to be concise. There are just so many variables that a quick answer is nearly useless in as many cases as not. [Read More](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/revisiting-metal-roof-prices) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/revisiting-metal-roof-prices#comments-listing) Topics: [metal roof prices](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/metal-roof-prices) --- ## [From Steel to Copper - How to Get the Best Price for a Metal Roof](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/157985/From-Steel-to-Copper-How-to-Get-the-Best-Price-for-a-Metal-Roof) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.metalroofnet.com/hs-fs/file-275174332-jpg/images/copperdiamonds25-resized-600.jpg) ](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/157985/From-Steel-to-Copper-How-to-Get-the-Best-Price-for-a-Metal-Roof) As is usual around here, the majority of our blog posts are inspired by customer and prospective customer inquiries. Recently, someone contacted us for a [metal roof estimate](https://www.metalroofnet.com/free-estimate--metal-roof-network/) and **inquired how he could get the very best price while comparing the costs of a new [steel roof](https://www.metalroofnet.com/coated-steel/) to costs of a new [copper roof.](https://www.metalroofnet.com/copper/)** [Read More](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/157985/From-Steel-to-Copper-How-to-Get-the-Best-Price-for-a-Metal-Roof) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/157985/From-Steel-to-Copper-How-to-Get-the-Best-Price-for-a-Metal-Roof#comments-listing) Topics: [metal roof prices](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/metal-roof-prices) --- ## [Metal Roofing Prices - The Highs and the Lows](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/157039/Metal-Roofing-Prices-The-Highs-and-the-Lows) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.metalroofnet.com/hs-fs/file-528433081-jpg/images/even_more_pre-aged_diamonds-resized-600.jpg) ](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/157039/Metal-Roofing-Prices-The-Highs-and-the-Lows) **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! [Read More](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/157039/Metal-Roofing-Prices-The-Highs-and-the-Lows) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/157039/Metal-Roofing-Prices-The-Highs-and-the-Lows#comments-listing) Topics: [metal roof pricing](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/metal-roof-pricing), [metal roof prices](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/metal-roof-prices), [metal roof cost](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/metal-roof-cost), [metal roof costs](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/metal-roof-costs) --- ## [The Price of Metal Roofing - Four Facts, Truths & Considerations](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/154647/The-Price-of-Metal-Roofing-Four-Facts-Truths-Considerations) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.metalroofnet.com/hs-fs/file-228424464-jpg/images/energy_star_shake_stone_house_after_2_copy-resized-600.jpg) ](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/154647/The-Price-of-Metal-Roofing-Four-Facts-Truths-Considerations) 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](https://www.metalroofnet.com/why-metal/faq/). Here are the important things that affect the prices of a metal roof: [Read More](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/154647/The-Price-of-Metal-Roofing-Four-Facts-Truths-Considerations) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/154647/The-Price-of-Metal-Roofing-Four-Facts-Truths-Considerations#comments-listing) Topics: [metal roof pricing](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/metal-roof-pricing), [metal roof prices](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/metal-roof-prices), [metal roof cost](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/metal-roof-cost), [metal roof costs](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/metal-roof-costs) --- ## [Metal Roof Prices - Three Things You Need to Know](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/151579/Metal-Roof-Prices-Three-Things-You-Need-to-Know) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.metalroofnet.com/hs-fs/file-275174332-jpg/images/copperdiamonds25-resized-600.jpg) ](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/151579/Metal-Roof-Prices-Three-Things-You-Need-to-Know) One of the most confusing things building owners face when investigating metal roofing is the enormous range of prices. **Almost no other architectural finish has such a dramatic difference between the lowest and highest prices.** Understanding why is critical to choosing the best option for your home, so here are three things you absolutely need to know about metal roof prices (that your local big box store won't tell you!). 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