The Great Depression did not fully end until the United States entered World War II in 1941. The war unified the country politically and revitalized industry and employment. The United States emerged from World War II as a major industrial and political power.
Depending on the type of your roof, choice of shingles, geographic location, and the contractor or weekend warrior you choose to hire, your total average cost for a composition shingles roof could range from $2.75 to $7.50 per square foot installed. â Thatâs anywhere from $275 to $750 per square.
The cost of a metal roof tends to range between $500 a square for lower-end metal material to $1,800 for higher-end copper roofs. The average homeowner usually selects corrosion-resistant metal priced between $700 and $1,000 per square. A natural slate tile roof can cost between $800 and $1,600 per square.