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Asphalt shingles- 30 yrs. (only about 15 yrs. of life, though). Tin- 50-100 yrs. You do the math. Tin is way more expensive, but usually works out to save you over the life of the roof (longer than yours). For Canadian weather, I'd strongly recommend the tin as it sheds snow/rain better. Oh, I'm thinking NW Canada, not sure where you live, but still, tin is the better material all the way around.
3. Another easy compromise a manufacturer will make to offer a low-priced metal roof is in the finish. The better metal roofs have finishes that hold their appearance for generations. They are Energy Star certified for their ability to reflect heat, they are color-fast and they never need refinishing.