May 18, 2026

For most homeowners, asphalt shingles cost far less upfront. Published comparisons put installed asphalt at about $1 to $6 per square foot and metal at about $4 to $30 per square foot, while one 2,000-square-foot comparison shows architectural asphalt around $9,858 to $31,871 versus metal at about $51,865 to $54,350. That's why this decision hits […]