Metal: 15-35K, 50+ years, 160 mph wind rating. Shingles: 8-16K, 20-30 years, 130 mph. Most of the enquiries we get from homeowners around Charleston, SC come in about asphalt shingle vs metal roof, and this page sets out how that work runs from the first call through to completion.
Metal is the better long-term investment for Charleston — especially for homes you plan to keep 20+ years.
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