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The Average Cost of a Roof Replacement in Different Regions of the Country
Posted by ryan in Uncategorized on August 3rd, 2009
When it’s time to replace your roof, the first question you’re probably going to have is, “How much is this going to cost?” There are a lot of factors that affect the final cost of your project. The size of your roof, the height and pitch of your roof, and the cost of materials are all factored into the bill. So what does an average asphalt shingle roof cost? Believe it or not, where you live has a lot to do with it.
Where you live can have a big effect on the price of your roof replacement project. The national average for a 3,000 square foot asphalt shingle roof is roughly $11,500. The actual cost varies. Like anything, urban areas are generally more expensive than rural areas.
The average cost of a roof in New York, for example is close to $15,000. The same roof replacement in Georgia or the deep south will probably cost less than $9,000. The Midwest is also less expensive. Homeowners in Wichita, Kansas pay an average of $10,000. The west coast is just as expensive as the east, with homeowners in Los Angeles paying about the same as homeowners in New York.
Even within the same general region of the country, prices vary drastically. The average cost of a new roof in the Carolinas hovers around $7,000 while Atlanta homeowners pay around $10,000.
While these averages are a guide to know what to expect, keep in mind that actual prices may vary greatly.
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Why You Must Replace Your Roof More Frequently When You Live in the Midwest
Posted by ryan in Uncategorized on July 31st, 2009
Homeowners in the Midwest have to replace their roofs much more frequently than everyone else. Extreme weather is really the biggest reason for this. Far from the climate-calming oceans, the Midwest generally has much colder winters than the rest of the country. Harsh temperatures, heavy blizzards and ice will put a lot of strain on roofs. Winter in Nebraska, for example, can get as cold as 40 degrees below 0, while summer temperatures can reach 100. Hail storms in the Midwest can create icy projectiles as large as baseballs, a phenomenon rarely experienced elsewhere in the US. All that ice beating down on a roof really doesn’t help it’s longevity. Let’s not forget that all that flat land breeds hundreds of tornadoes every Spring, which can rip a Kansas or Missouri roof to shreds. Thanks to Mother Nature, Midwestern roofs have the shortest life span. The unforgiving weather of this region makes a good, sturdy roof all the more important. All the weight of snow and ice sitting on your roof for days and weeks can get dangerous if your roof isn’t in top condition. Repairs only go so far, and a full replacement will be needed every so often to ensure the safety of your home. It’s good to have a nice strong roof over your head when a 5 foot snowfall is on its way. The good news for Midwestern homeowners is that roof replacements in the Midwest generally cost less than they do everywhere else.