6 Best Roofing Materials to Install and How Much They Cost

The most expensive roofing materials are genuine slate, clay tile, cedar shingles, metal, premium asphalt shingles and composite roofing.

This guide takes a deeper look at high priced roofing types. Are they worth the money? The information includes costs, top brands, and how long they last before having to be replaced.

Most Expensive Roofing Cost Comparison

Material Installed Cost/Sq. Ft. Cost for 2,500 Sq. Ft. Home
Slate $15 – $30 $37,500 – $75,000
Clay Tile $14 – $25 $35,000 – $62,500
Metal Roofing $10 – $30 $25,000 – $75,000
Asphalt Shingles $8 – $14 $20,000 – $35,000
Cedar Shakes and Shingles $11 – $19 $27,500 – $47,500
Composite Roofing $12 – $18 $30,000 – $45,000

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Fiberglass Roofing Shingles Costs, Options, and Pros & Cons

Asphalt shingles remain the most popular residential roofing material in America. While not the most durable option around, composition shingles aka fiberglass mat asphalt shingles are often the most economical option. Composition shingles typically make for a quick installation and continue to be improved upon.

Since the 1980s, fiberglass shingles have effectively displaced the traditional organic asphalt shingles that weren’t as durable. The cost of materials and installation has stayed relative to the rate of inflation.

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Asphalt Shingle Roof Costs: Materials & Installation Costs

The biggest bang for your buck. That’s what Asphalt Shingles on a roof can provide to you, the homeowner. It’s not the most durable material. Durability and longevity belong to metal roofing and natural slate.

For the value, though, Asphalt Shingles are hard to beat, especially when viewed through the prism of their low upfront cost and high near-term home improvement ROI.

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