engletl wrote:Was about 3x the cost of top grade architectural shingles.
Cost wise it was a no-brainer to upgrade. Shingle roof would need to be replaced every 15-20 years at minimum. Plus, the metal roof has better insulating properties.
Combined with new Windows and exterior insulation/siding upgrades we have seen our power bill go from $350 a month in the hottest months to about $160 now I'm the hottest months.
used to sell home improvement stuff a few decades ago...
I fully believe that the best reasons to update/replace is cuz the old stuff tuckered out. Or the owners simply wanted a new or updated look. But unethical sales people sold with the idea that the new stuff paid for itself with monthly savings. If you live long enough!
Never been much of a monthly payment guy. More of a "what's it cost " guy. But I always ask friends who seek my opinion on home improvement offers:
how many years will it take for the projected savings to pay for the purchase? How long do you plan to live there? Unless needed vs it's simply affordable to you and you want the comfort, should it be the next guy's problem?
If that was your goal, and you are currently saving close to $200 a month, how many years at $200 a month will it take to equal the cost of the improvements? How long do you plan to live there? If the work was financed, the payments probably negate the savings and make the payback period much longer.
Not knocking you as I have no idea of your situation, but this is part of how I always advised friends and even potential customers to make their decision.
I'll apologize now...