Metal Roof Material Estimator

Estimating the amount of metal roofing materials you need starts with estimating the square footage of the roof itself.

Metal roof material estimator.

The house base area is the area of land that the house covers and for more complex shapes can be estimated using the area calculator. The metal roof length calculator calculates the distance from peak to trim so add the length you want the roof metal to extend beyond the eave trim. On the low end you can install steel corrugated metal panels for about 4 5 6 per square foot includes labor and materials this will be followed by steel shingles at 7 2 7 5 per. For instance a 38 panel will have an effective coverage width of 36.

When ordering supplies it is important to estimate materials correctly to allow for an efficient installation process. A low slope roof is anywhere from 2 in 12 to 4 in 12. Conventional slope roof range between 4 in 12 and 8 in 12. The following tools estimate the area of a roof as well as the amount of materials necessary to construct a roof of a given area.

Steeper sloped roofs are considered more aesthetically pleasing and last longer. Enter the diameter of the roof ridge vent gap 1 3 finally enter the coverage area width of the panels you plan to buy. Homeadvisor s metal roof cost guide calculates average roofing material prices for metal shingles tin steel aluminum corrogated metal interelock galvalume and more. Installation prices vary by state see regional details below.

These benefits do not come cheaply though. A 12 in 12 roof can cost up to 50 more than a 4 in 12 roof.