Shingles have a lower initial cost.
Shed roof advantages and disadvantages.
At bylers architectural shingles are standard on all sheds and are included in the price of a building.
It does shed rain and snow shed more easily with the greater slope.
It has a lower profile than the skillion or gable so may be more suitable to some neighborhoods.
A simple roof to construct but slightly more expensive than the skillion due to the lower slope needing waterproofing.
A metal roof is a 100 upgrade easy to repair.
In the past people used shed roofs exclusively for their garden sheds and garages.
A basic roofing design with only one slope is easier and less time consuming to work on for contractors and this translates into lower roofing construction costs.
Lots of built up snow adds extra weight to the roof that can also cause damage so shedding water and snow more efficiently is a definite advantage.
Pooling water on a roof can cause leaks and other damage.
Yes shed roofs are cost effective options because of their simplicity.