What Is the Cost of a Tin Roof?

Average Home Size

• An average-size architectural structure is used to estimate the costs and materials needed for the installation of a tin roof. If, for example, the average two-story unit is about 24 feet by 45 feet, you have about 1,500 square feet of roofing. The roof would generally have less angles that can raise construction and roofing costs and would have a moderate pitch of 6/12, meaning that it rises six inches in height about every foot.

Average Cost

• At the time of publication, installing a tin roof on an average-sized structure is about $5,700 but can cost as much as $10,000. This includes the use of new plywood sheathing, which covers the exterior of a structure's frame. The cost increases to about $3 per square foot if you include the removal and disposal of pre-existing materials. You can expect the costs of installing a tin roof to be about $3 per square foot to as much as $15 per square foot.

Considerations

• Installing a tin roof needs adequate insulation materials that, according to Buildings.com, "meets thermal needs, energy codes and performance requirements." For example, insulation can protect you from the loud sound created by rain and wind making contact across a tin roof. It is important that you discuss insulation with your contractor before you install a tin roof. Your contractor may be able to refer you to a manufacturer that offers tin roofing materials with a built-in layer of soundproofing.

Enhancement Cost

• The cost of a metal roof can increase if there's an upgrade of the materials that you use. For example, copper roofing costs more than tin as it has outstanding wind and earthquake resistance and doesn't require cleaning or maintenance. In addition to adding style to the existing architecture, copper is as durable as tin. However, to enhance your structure with a copper roof would cost about $12 per square foot when installed.