My contractor is trying to talk me out of it, saying that I might find myself having to re-shingle the 2-year old roof because it would be hard to match siding exactly.

I worked for a building supply company stocking the warehouse, filling customer orders, driving trucks to deliver lumber, shingles, and sheet rock.

Metal roofs generally have a longer life span than a shingle roof, but just like asphalt shingles, there are different grades of metal roofs and finishes, so some education on it should be done before buying them. 

We did a DIY asbestos remediation of asbestos shingle siding underneath the aluminum siding that made the building look straight and square... got lucky and was able to dispose of it nearly for free at a Hazardous materials disposal event nearby.

You could even work it out to cover the cost of an upgrade to a high impact shingle and save 20-30% a month on the insurance you will be getting on the home.Please reply here with any questions and if you would like me to contact you to set up an appointment!

What is the code in Harris county and the city of Houston for the number of layers of shingles you can have on a residential structure?

We had a situation last month where a neighbours aging silver maple was rubbing the shingles on our roof.

I had a 2 month project that included 2 layers of siding ripoff with new vinyl siding install, all new windows including basement, 3 layers of asphalt shingles and the original cedar shake and then new roof, paint interior, finish removing old structure, some new flooring, some kitchen and bathroom remodel among other areas.

I told the buyers that I would let them choose the new shingle color, Pending my approval.

If asphalt shingled then you could be at the 36-75% life expectancy mark as they are known to last anywhere from 15-30 years.