Asphalt vs Metal Shingles?

In this Build Show episode, Matt Risinger compares traditional asphalt shingles to Ideal Roofing’s Wakefield Bridge steel shingles, a metal roofing system designed to look like a classic shingle roof while delivering the long-term benefits of metal. Matt breaks down why asphalt can act more like a temporary roof system, how metal shingles can offer better longevity, wind resistance, fire performance, hail durability, heat reflectivity, and lifecycle value, and why paying more upfront may make more sense than replacing an asphalt roof again later. If you’re building, remodeling, or choosing a roof in a harsh climate like Texas, this episode explains why a metal shingle roof could be one of the smartest long-term upgrades for your home. Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Ideal Roofing. Learn more at: idealroofing.com Resources: https://www.saqualitymetals.com/ RSVP For BuildShowLive 2026 in San Antonio - Tickets on Sale May 1st https://bsl.buildshownetwork.com/EWfSx ➤CHANNELS: ​Podcasts: ⁨@BuildShowPodcasts⁩ Build Experts: ⁨@BuildShowNetwork⁩ Build Show Live: ⁨@BuildShowLive⁩ ➤BUILD GEAR STORE: https://build-gearstore.com/ ➤SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: Apple: https://apple.co/32AOwgU Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3FXNg4X ➤SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER: https://buildshownetwork.com/newsletter ➤ADVERTISE WITH US: https://www.buildproductions.com ➤LEARN MORE ABOUT BUILDING: http://thebuildshow.com/ ➤SOCIALS: Instagram:   / risingerbuild   Instagram:   / thebuildshow   Facebook:   / buildshownetwork   ➤THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS ⚝ ARCLIN: https://www.arclin.com/ ⚝ HUBER: https://www.huberwood.com ⚝ PELLA: https://www.pella.com These are trusted companies that Matt has worked with for years, and their support helps make these videos possible. We highly encourage you to visit their websites for more information.