The Reality Reports

Two Roofs, Two Ways To Cover A Home: A roof is one of the largest purchases a homeowner ever makes, and the two most common choices are very different. Metal roofing uses long steel or aluminum panels with raised seams that lock together, while asphalt shingles use small overlapping layers of fiberglass and asphalt laid in rows across the roof deck. Both cover a home well, and both have loyal fans among builders and homeowners. The right choice depends on how long you plan to stay, how much you want to spend now, and how much upkeep you are willing to take on later.