I went over the estimates with roofer guy. It’s a $7k premium to go with metal vs. Class IV architectural shingles.
The existing roof is 18 years old and while it isn’t leaking it definitely needs to be replaced before it starts to leak. Mrs. Augie and I are both 62yo so chances are good that whatever we put on will outlast us. Mrs. Augie is less than 60 days from retirement. I intend to retire within the next two years.
All of that considered, I’m going to put asphalt shingles back on and keep the $7k in my pocket.
I’d go with the architectural shingles, too ... $7k is nothing to sneeze at!
I’m having a tough time being patient LOL! The roofer was just here Tuesday & every time I look at that nasty old slate roof (lichens, all sorts of growth on it, slipped shingles, etc.), I can hardly wait for the new roof! I’m watching the weather for rain because our leak will leak again so I’d like to put a plastic bin down. The water on the floor last Friday didn’t mess anything up. I am hoping a guy from church can fix the drywall ceiling & repaint if we decide to stick with what we have on that ceiling.
Our new roof will outlast mom & me both, for sure!