I visited Kents recently but he didn't seem to know what I was talking about and all they have is steel roofing which is typically for commercial construction and more expensive than shingling.
Tin is not the proper material for roofing. One is that it will deteriorate quicker if in the snow belt, or along the oceans. There are better and cheaper materials out there.
I don't think any modern metal roofing is actually tin. Mine is steel, and I think you can get aluminum as well. Both Lowe's and Home Depot sell the steel barn style, which is held on with screws and which a DIYer can easily install.
I have no direct comparison, but suspect it is NOT cheaper than shingles. Nor is it exclusive to "very low income homes." In places like Colorado, even some of the most expensive homes have barn-style metal roofs. Something about the look, I guess.
It is not tin that is used, it is Steel roofing that is used in Snow country. My in-laws used it on their buildings on their property, just like pretty much everyone up in the U.P.
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