shed roof opinions: corrugated pvc-type or shingle?

I agree on the metal, we have replaced all our roofs here with it and don't plan to have to replace them again in our lifetime. One thing we have learned here over the years is that most things are worth upgrading and paying a little more for so that you don't have to re-do them later.

I am usually completely "in" with the school of thought that fixing something RIGHT the first time means less up-keep and repair/replacement down the road.

BUT, we only intend to be at this location 2-4 more years, and not only does this workshop need a new roof, but the house needs replacement shingles or steel roofing, also.

If I had the money, I would absolutely do them both in a good quality, matching rib-style metal and be done with it. BUT, in this housing market, I can't foresee recouping the cost if I sell in our 2-4 yr timeframe.

I am leaning towards doing a "satisfactory" job with excellent craftsmanship (BF is very good, professional remodeller/carpenter) so that the listing of this property for sale can say "new roof on home and workshop in 2010".

Now, things might change. We are doing the shed roof demo, truss re-building, sheathing, and 15lb felt today for a dry-in. Then, depending on our income for the next 2 weeks, we will decide what final product to use on it....

Same thing will probably happen with the house, lol. It will just depend on the $$ situation when the time comes to do it.

Am I underestimating the potential value to a future buyer of a metal roof vs. a shingle roof (on the house)?

__________________
...'o shame on the mothers of mortals, who have not stopped to teach; of the sorrow that lies in dear, dumb eyes; the sorrow that has no speech... from -'Voice of the Voicless', Ella Wheeler Wilcox

You can say a lifetime roof with the metal. Shingles until the next hurricane. Like you, if you point it out, Yes, great value. Get your money back????? But 2-4 years, you also don't have to worry....James

With the metal on a out building could of used lath and no felt thus saving that for the house roof . Here metal sales as folks know they won't live long enough to need replacing .

No I don't think so, since you are moving in 2 years or so I would go the cheapest route.

In a past life we built houses some of what i learned women looks at inside and outside appearance man looks at prospect of repairs ,paint roof ect . Have to look at cost verses return sometimes you can spend 10,000 and add 20,000 in value or spend 10,000 and be worth what it was before you started .

i agree, if you are looking short term, than go with shingles, if you go with shingles, than spend a lil extra and go with the 30 yr archatectural shingles. much better selling point than the old style 3 tab.

course you still have to take into consideration the low pitch..................

I have to second this. It will last about as long as the cheapest three tab shingles, it curls at the edges and blows off after a few years, and it fades severely. Now that it's been around for a few decades, most folks around here know to not even bother with it. My vote would be steel, or if cash is tight, rolled roofing.

I'll never use the plastic stuff again... you couldn't give me (well, you could... but I'd probably pawn it off on someone else) a trailer load of it... first/last time I used it, a year later it was cracking... two years later, it was falling apart.

You can stand on metal roofing, without it collapsing. It'll handle wind and hail, and that old meanie... sunlight.

Satan loves pvc panels... and is awful fond of Ondura.

__________________
Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity. Seneca
Learning is not compulsory... neither is survival. W. Edwards Deming