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.
In terms of a ballpark figure, though, Michael Allen, owner of Above It All Roofing in Irvine, California, says the average cost of a new roof runs as low as $5,000 for a basic asphalt shingle roof â the most commonly used roofing material in America â to $25,000 and up for higher-end roof types.