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The metal roofing necessary for solar energy installation has high upfront costs, nearly double than those of conventional roofing, but it also lasts twice as long. So the upfront costs for asphalt roofing are $10 per square foot, and for metal are $20 per square foot, however, while the asphalt roof lasts 15 to 20 years without maintenance, a metal roof can last up to 30 to 40 years. The project requires reroofing which is not as expensive as roofing, and metal roofing has superior weather protection and drainage which again leads to huge savings.

With solar consistent roofing, the hotel chain has the potential to benefit from a government tax credit provided to buildings that are switching over to renewable energy sources. In addition to the cost savings generated from the tax credit and the delayed reroofing expenses, the hotel can also benefit from reduced costs due to increased depreciation.