Home Remodeling Costs Guide

Metal Shingle Roofing Costs & Value in 2023: Materials, Cost, Pros & Cons

April 11, 2023February 1, 2023

Installing a metal shingle roof on a residential home will cost, on average, between $11.50 and $19.50 per sq. ft. In this buying guide, we’ll explain all the important factors that determine the total cost of a metal shingles, along with pros and cons. We’ll also cover material costs of various metal shingle options and draw some comparisons to other popular roofing materials.

It’s perhaps most important to realize that of the three primary options for metal roofing (the others being Standing Seam at the high-end, and Corrugated and Ribbed Metal Panels at the low-end), metal shingles and tiles are in the middle of the pack in terms of costs.

Understanding Your Options

At first mention, metal shingles sound bland or traditional, or perhaps too risky of an option for an HOA or in an area where metal would clearly be outside the norm (i.e., all your neighbors have asphalt roofs).

Yet, when researching metal shingles styles and options for residential homes, you might be surprised to pull up some images that look a lot like asphalt shingles. 😉

Why would that be? Because the reality of metal shingles today, is that these are really metal tiles that are intended to mimic just about all other possible roofing styles designed for sloped roofs; slate tiles, ceramic tiles, asphalt shingles, cedar shakes and say redwood shingle are all materials that metal shingles can mimic.

From the curbside view, it would be hard to tell the difference between the metal material and its usual counterparts. That’s how diverse the metal roofing industry has gotten.

Add to this the idea that metal itself can have a pleasing appearance, as is the case with copper, zinc, painted aluminum and steel tiles. Gone are the days when metal shingles would only have a silver/gray, metallic appearance.

Key Fact: There are really two basic types of metal shingles, or metal tiles: G-90 galvanized steel coated with a protective layer of zinc plating, often finished in a factory-applied Kynar 500 paint finish, and the second type finished with stone granules referred to as stone-coated steel tiles.

Did you know? The “G-90” refers to the amount of protective zinc plating, as in .90oz per square foot of steel sheet.

2023 Kitchen Remodel Cost Breakdown: Recommended Budgets, ROI, and more!

February 1, 2023January 31, 2023

Your kitchen is undoubtedly the heart of your home, or in more modern terms, the core of your family’s command center! 😉

Whether your goal is to increase the value of your house or you’re simply wanting to make it a more enjoyable place to live, choosing to do a kitchen remodel or renovation is one of the best decisions homeowners can make. Breathing new life into an outdated kitchen adds value to a home in numerous ways.

Our pricing guide will break down the steps to planning your renovation and provide a breakdown of expected costs for the following:

Basic Kitchen Remodel
Mid-Range Kitchen Remodel
Deluxe Kitchen Remodel

Make a Plan

To get the most bang for your buck it’s important to set a budget from the start, know your needs and understand where the money will go. Before shopping for appliances, tile or flooring, know your personal needs and goals for the outcome of the remodel. Then you can create a wish list of desired components and begin your search for a contractor.

Recommended Budget

The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) has a recommendation for the value of a kitchen remodel to help homeowners set an appropriate budget.

As you create your budget, there’s more to consider than the amount of money you can afford to spend. Essentially, putting too much into a home improvement project can affect the rate of return on your investment.

The NKBA recommends budgeting 15-20% of the value of your home.

For example:

$250,000 home = $37,000-$50,000 kitchen remodel budget

$500,000 home = $75,000-$100,000 kitchen remodel budget

Once your budget has been determined, cut it by at least 25 percent. Set the extra money aside as a cushion to make unexpected surprises much less stressful.

Cost Breakdown

The NKBA’s guide for an average kitchen remodel is as follows:

Cabinetry and Hardware: 29%
Installation: 17%
Appliances and Ventilation: 14%
Countertops: 10%
Flooring: 7%
Lighting: 5%
Walls and Ceilings: 5%
Design Fees: 4%
Doors and Windows: 4%
Faucets and Plumbing: 4%
Other: 1%

House Fencing Costs 2023: Materials, Installation Planning & Pricing

February 1, 2023January 31, 2023

Picture a yard fence. What’s it made of? How do the fence posts appear? What color is it? These are all rhetorical questions to have you realize there are far more design options to fences than most people consider.

Height of a fence is an important factor, along with the choice of material, color, and post design. Plus, you’ll probably want a gate, depending on how much the fence encloses the yard, or other segment of your property.

Each of these items comes at a cost, and we’ll walk you through that to help plan your project and determine reasonable cost expectations.

Cost

The average cost has a very wide range, from $6.50 to $22.50 per linear foot of mid-range fencing installed. That said, high-end fencing can cost over $30.00+ per liner foot. While that isn’t exactly helpful, it does help to understand which materials are more expensive.

The average yard fence fits into a range of $2,500 to $4,500, which is based on 200 linear feet, or enough to fence a quarter acre lot. The project cost includes the cost of a site plan, building permits, and workmanship warranty.

The average lot size in the U.S. is 17,590 sq. ft. or about .4 acres. This is according to the 2010 Census information.

Outside of metropolitan areas, the average yard size goes to over a half-an acre (.64 to be exact). Fencing though is not measured by square footage, as presumably it would be around the inner edge of the perimeter. Instead, costs are determined by linear foot.

Before we get into the many factors that contribute to fencing costs, there are some important preliminary considerations to explore.