Standing Seam Metal vs Concrete Tile — 30-Year Cost-of-Ownership at 5,400 ft
Metal costs more upfront but lasts 50+ years. Tile costs less but cracks. At Prescott elevation the cost-per-year math leans toward standing seam after year 18.
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Metal costs more upfront but lasts 50+ years. Tile costs less but cracks. At Prescott elevation the cost-per-year math leans toward standing seam after year 18.
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