Is metal roofing the best way to go now? I know that asphalt shingles are horrible but is there any other options? The cost of the metal roof is more than twice the cost of the shingles and even though I know it will last longer I just can't afford the metal roof.
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Metal Roofing
Started by happyrocinante, May 26 2012 04:12 PM
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#2
Posted 26 May 2012 - 05:22 PM
Metal roofing is very common here in Australia. It's called Zincalume and Colourbond and is relatively cheap to cover a large area fast. It can come in interesting colours or plain metal. It's installed using roof screws and is easy to install or lift up in sheets. If there is a problem in the roof space it's easy for a handyman to do it himself. The only draw back is the noise of rain. Sometimes the sound is soothing and you sleep well. Other times in downpours it can be noisy.
#3
Posted 27 May 2012 - 06:17 AM
When the Recession first hit,
. . . I took all my cash savings and spent it on a Steel Roof.
. . . The company was glad for the work and
. . . gave me a price equal to asphalt shingles.
We never hear the rain on the roof,
. . . snow slides off,
. . . there's no problems with leaks and
. . . it's one less thing I have to maintain.
. . . I took all my cash savings and spent it on a Steel Roof.
. . . The company was glad for the work and
. . . gave me a price equal to asphalt shingles.
We never hear the rain on the roof,
. . . snow slides off,
. . . there's no problems with leaks and
. . . it's one less thing I have to maintain.
#4
Posted 27 May 2012 - 10:24 AM
I found a company that makes metal roofing from recycled aluminum. Their shingles look really nice and give you the advantages of a metal roof for less of the cost. Here's their website if you are interested.
http://www.classicme...ingsystems.com/
You could also see if there is a way to buy recycled roofing from local roofing comapnies. Some of them might be willing to sell you metal roofing that that take off of projects that they are working on.
http://www.classicme...ingsystems.com/
You could also see if there is a way to buy recycled roofing from local roofing comapnies. Some of them might be willing to sell you metal roofing that that take off of projects that they are working on.
#5
Posted 29 May 2012 - 04:56 PM
My roof uses recycled rubber in the form of slate shingles. They look so good people have asked how much weight my slate roof is compared to a normal roof! 
Steel is also popular up here in WA but most I've seen fade with time and start looking a little grungy. Otherwise I'd have gone that route myself.
Steel is also popular up here in WA but most I've seen fade with time and start looking a little grungy. Otherwise I'd have gone that route myself.
#6
Posted 06 September 2012 - 03:08 PM
I would love a metal roof. But I'm also not able to afford it. Not right now yet. But my shingle roof is on its last legs. So I'm looking forward. I really don't want to buy a cheaper, yey more disposable product!
Another thing I like about installing a steel roof is you can leave your old shingles where they are. At least it keeps them out of the landfill.
Another thing I like about installing a steel roof is you can leave your old shingles where they are. At least it keeps them out of the landfill.
#7
Posted 07 September 2012 - 02:26 PM
The only pause I would have is the sound.
We get a lot of hail storms here, and people with them have even said that plain old rain causes a racket.
But they are pretty.
And if bought in a light or white color, they would reflect the heat too.
(Couldn't use these-they'd never dry out)
We get a lot of hail storms here, and people with them have even said that plain old rain causes a racket.
But they are pretty.
And if bought in a light or white color, they would reflect the heat too.
(Couldn't use these-they'd never dry out)
#8
Posted 07 September 2012 - 08:00 PM
People, that don't have metal roofs say,
. . . they make too much noise when it rains, everyone knows that.
I have a metal roof on my home, and there is no noise from rain, snow or hail.
. . . There are a lot of metal roof homes in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.
. . . When I get a chance to talk to the people who live in one,
. . . not one of them complain about the noise.
The one thing they do have in common is,
. . . they are all well insulated.
I love to see the snow melt and slide off the metal roof,
. . . I makes a beautiful curl off the edge, before it falls.
Do you ever talk to people that live in a home with a metal roof?
. . . Is their home insulated?
. . . they make too much noise when it rains, everyone knows that.
I have a metal roof on my home, and there is no noise from rain, snow or hail.
. . . There are a lot of metal roof homes in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.
. . . When I get a chance to talk to the people who live in one,
. . . not one of them complain about the noise.
The one thing they do have in common is,
. . . they are all well insulated.
I love to see the snow melt and slide off the metal roof,
. . . I makes a beautiful curl off the edge, before it falls.
Do you ever talk to people that live in a home with a metal roof?
. . . Is their home insulated?
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#9
Posted 08 September 2012 - 03:23 AM
Thanks for that clarification Ed. It probably was because of lack of insulation under it.
And my bad-
I should have done more research on it.
While looking around, I found this.
http://www.metalroof...rce.com/faq.htm
And my bad-
I should have done more research on it.
While looking around, I found this.
http://www.metalroof...rce.com/faq.htm
#10
Posted 30 September 2012 - 08:53 PM
It's not about the cost,it's all about the safety and durability.Metal roofing is the most durable type of roofing.Once you have to pay a lot but after that there is no maintenance charges for metal roof repair.
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