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Why is the durable, environmentally sustainabler, net cheapest option always the one that is out of reach for the average person? It would look so swag. My crow brain is HEAVING! I want to live in the shiny penny house.

Also could anyone who has put on a metal roof share about their experience? Did it feel worth it? I'm planning to die in this house and I'm still young.

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[–] SorosFootSoldier@hexbear.net 19 points 3 months ago (1 children)

We have a metal roof, it's nice, you don't have to worry about stuff like shingles or the wood rotting. And we got the roof replaced when when that was happening on both parts of the house. But it's black tho, I'd rather the copper.

[–] bubbalu@hexbear.net 13 points 3 months ago (2 children)

How much more did it cost than shingles?

[–] MattsAlt@hexbear.net 15 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I'm looking at rooves now. Cheapest metal roof was 18k, standing seam was 30k, highest end traditional shingle was 11k. 1200sqft

I don't think I'll be here long enough to make it worth it but I really like the idea. Only concern was being under some old trees that have been dropping dead limbs which might dent the roof

[–] bubbalu@hexbear.net 10 points 3 months ago

What was the joining mechanism for the cheaper metal roof? And was it painted steel? I think painted steel can look very handsome but my heart cries out for COPPER.

[–] SorosFootSoldier@hexbear.net 11 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Good question I'd have to ask my dad but I want to say it was the cheaper alternative.

[–] Crikeste@lemm.ee 7 points 3 months ago

A whole ass Metal roof is cheaper than a shingle job? That is insane to me lmao