Metal roofs

Location of roof penetration for vents, flues, etc should be planned as to not create leaks and be sealed properly with roof jacks designed for standing seam roof.

For other roof installation like a satellite dish for example, it is preferable to use seam clamping hardware that grips the standing seam vs penetrating the roof to attach to the structure.
 
Thicker gauge metal is only slightly more expensive and supposedly has better finishes on it. You will eventually have to replace the washers on it unless you get the hidden ones which is much more expensive. I also recommend getting ice spikes to avoid having a solid sheet of ice slide off and either hit someone or rip your gutters off. Also get a good under layment. I forget the brand or product off hand but there are ones much better than conventional tar paper.
 
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Call Triad Corrugated Metal in Asheboro. Largest supplier of roof metal in NC that I’m aware of. At least in this part of the state. They have contracted installers also. You’re kinda cutting out the middle man if you use them.

336-625-9727
 
Tagging this thread for any knowledge I can gain. Contractor talked me out of a metal roof when I had the house built about 17 years ago. But figure I will be due for a roof in the future and have been seriously thinking about metal
 
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The last quote that I received for Ag Panel (not standing seam) was around .67 per square foot for galvalume sheets. This was from Triad Corrugated Metal in Sanford.
 
I'll be following this thread for info. Currently got a shingle roof on my place, but when its time to replace the shingles, I'd like to go with a metal roof.
 
Wish I could have a metal roof. As mentioned above, best sleeping ever on rainy nights. Alas, HOA would not allow.
 
concepthomes1 said:
That would be the thin gauge.
Next step up is ~$13/Sq Ft.

But these are Charlotte’s inflated pricing. I’m sure there’s some bloat that is avoided in other areas.
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God Damn, It would have cost me $26,000 to get my roof done by them. I got right about $3,000 in material in mine, did it myself in 2.5 days. Someone is making a killing.
 
Building a house right now and we love our roof. It is exposed fastener and we purchased the material for 4500 or so from triangle corrugated metal. Total installed was 9200 I believe which was cheaper than the quoted of 11500 for asphalt shingle. Hidden fastener standing seam was far out of my budget as we got quoted 35-40k by quite a few places
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tanstaafl72555 said:
How often do you need to reseal the fasteners (screws) on exposed fastener systems?
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My roof guy says hes got houses that are over 25 years old with zero leaking without changing any fasteners. The screws all have a little metal dome over the actual gasket so it's like having a mini roof over all the screws. I'd say maybe 20 years would be a reasonable time to replace them

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tanstaafl72555 said:
How often do you need to reseal the fasteners (screws) on exposed fastener systems?
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Actually.... this depends upon the lengths of your roof panels. Shorter panels (25' and under) tend to stay tight. Longer panels (30'+) expand and contract more and the fasteners will work loose over a 5 - 7 year timespan, and if so will need to be retightened.
 
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Building a house right now and we love our roof. It is exposed fastener and we purchased the material for 4500 or so from triangle corrugated metal. Total installed was 9200 I believe which was cheaper than the quoted of 11500 for asphalt shingle. Hidden fastener standing seam was far out of my budget as we got quoted 35-40k by quite a few places
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Need some rocking chairs on that porch, yesir
 
I just redid my barn roof lately and I’m planning on adding a covered porch with rocking chairs and a beer refrigerator!
 
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