Metal roofs offer energy savings but do cost more upfront than traditional asphalt shingles.
Overlay shingles roof.
This has advantages and disadvantages and each of those should be weighed carefully.
They also last longer and stand up to foul weather better than shingles.
However this can only be done once.
When you overlay a new roof you attach the new shingles or other roofing material to the existing roofing material.
It s good to know that you can only choose this option if your roof has not been overlaid previously.
What you need power nailer or roofing hatchet tape measure roofing shovel or flat pry bar hammer drill carpenter s square straight cut tin snips utility knife chalkline broom.