Anyone do a metal roof on homes?

[JIMS SVT]

Im looking to do a new roof on my house. 1500sqft. Id like to do it in metal also. Anyone on here do this?

[Jeff88coupe]

I know Ian "drivermod" put a metal roof on his house. I think he and a few friends were able to do it over a weekend.

[JIMS SVT]

Im not opposed to doing the work. Just kinda need to know where to get the material and a round about cost. Its a simple roof. Just 16x46 on each side. One vent.

[buckeye6669]

call higgins in hillsboro ohio they do all kinds of that stuff.and will bring it to you

[JIMS SVT]

call higgins in hillsboro ohio they do all kinds of that stuff.and will bring it to you

It ended up being alittle more than I was thinking from there. Shingles again it is.

[RIXXX93GT]

I believe you can get those metal roof materials from menards or Lowes.

[Dirtyd0g]

Higgins is the best place to get the stuff. I like to get the screws at carter lumber.
Alan

[JIMS SVT]

Higgins is the best place to get the stuff. I like to get the screws at carter lumber.
Alan

Not for $4500 and thats just the metal. No trim no nothing. Ill have 1/4 of that in shingles and material.

[Drivermod]

Mine was roughly 50 x 15 on each side with a step down to the garage so there was some extra flashing and I had a total of about $2500 in supplies. Thats everything to do the job. I got my supplies from Corkin Steel in Covington. The style of metal can make a big difference. I went with the classic rib and it turned out great. I was also able to claim it on my taxes becasue it is energy star rated and I recieved 30% of the cost back on my return. Yay Obama:rolleyes: Me and 10 other guys stripped two layers of shingles and put down the metal in one day and only a couple of them had ever done it before. The metal has a 45 year guarantee on the paint. Hopefully it's the last time I have to do a roof on this house.

[BIZLE]

sending you a text

[JIMS SVT]

Mine was roughly 50 x 15 on each side with a step down to the garage so there was some extra flashing and I had a total of about $2500 in supplies. Thats everything to do the job. I got my supplies from Corkin Steel in Covington. The style of metal can make a big difference. I went with the classic rib and it turned out great. I was also able to claim it on my taxes becasue it is energy star rated and I recieved 30% of the cost back on my return. Yay Obama:rolleyes: Me and 10 other guys stripped two layers of shingles and put down the metal in one day and only a couple of them had ever done it before. The metal has a 45 year guarantee on the paint. Hopefully it's the last time I have to do a roof on this house.

That may be where the extra cost comes from. It was the standing seam metal that I was quoted on.$2500 sounds alot better to me.

[Drivermod]

That may be where the extra cost comes from. It was the standing seam metal that I was quoted on.$2500 sounds alot better to me.

Thats what I figured. The price can vary ALOT depending on the style and guage of metal. I think the classic rib looks really nice.

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[JIMS SVT]

Very nice. Im doing a roof over my deck also now so itll be alittle more. Guess i need to find a sheet metal brake also.

[Timido]

Looks great Ian. A friend of mine bought a metal roof that looked just like a shingle roof big bucks for that one

[Drivermod]

Very nice. Im doing a roof over my deck also now so itll be alittle more. Guess i need to find a sheet metal brake also.

We didn't need the break for the roof. I covered the facia trim boards with aluminum while we were at it. I've been thinking about partially covering my back deck as well. Let me know if you need any info. The people at Corken were very helpful.

[JIMS SVT]

If I ever have a leak Ill just drag the Tig out of the garage haha. What was the runner size taht you laid down first?

[Drivermod]

1" x 3" furring strips 24" on center. About $200 worth.

[beefcake]

i would think a metal roof would hold and attract heat like a mother?

No?

[JIMS SVT]

They wouldnt build brand new homes this way if it had negitive effects.

[beefcake]

They wouldnt build brand new homes this way if it had negitive effects.

I figure as much, just looking at it though, it looks hot as hell

[JIMS SVT]

Ever been on a shingle roof? Lol. With the metal theres the furring strips that helps as a breather to help with that.

[beefcake]

Ever been on a shingle roof? Lol. With the metal theres the furring strips that helps as a breather to help with that.

I'm a sissy over 5 ft off the ground. I don't get on roofs , lol

[JIMS SVT]

I'm a sissy over 5 ft off the ground. I don't get on roofs , lol

Well a shingle roof gets super hot too.

[Drivermod]

Our energy bills have gone down since we intalled the metal roof.

[JIMS SVT]

Our energy bills have gone down since we intalled the metal roof.

As soon as I get the roof over the deck framed in im doing the metal roof.

[bestracing]

I see you're tired of the storm damages we keep getting. I've got more tabs missing after the last big wind storm. I've replaced 10 in the past few years. Time for insurance to kick in I guess.

[JIMS SVT]

I see you're tired of the storm damages we keep getting. I've got more tabs missing after the last big wind storm. I've replaced 10 in the past few years. Time for insurance to kick in I guess.

I have no damage. Its just the insurance company seems to want to raise my rates because of the age of the roof.

[Drivermod]

I have no damage. Its just the insurance company seems to want to raise my rates because of the age of the roof.

Another good reason. We got a price break on our homeowners insurance due to the metal roof. I doubt it was much but I remember the agent coming out to confirm after we put it on.

[JIMS SVT]

Another good reason. We got a price break on our homeowners insurance due to the metal roof. I doubt it was much but I remember the agent coming out to confirm after we put it on.

Mine went up $145 this year. They said after the new roof it will drop $173. I didnt ask if it would be any different for metal or shingle. Either way Im tired of paying extra escrow and higher house payments.

[bestracing]

I have no damage. Its just the insurance company seems to want to raise my rates because of the age of the roof.

How old is it and what is the rating on the shingle already there? 15, 20, 25yr? Do you have to strip the roof before replacing it?

Just curious because our insurance hasn't said anything about raising rates due to the roof age. Our house is 13 years old and I'm betting I have 15 yr shingles since contractors seem to cut corners anyway they can.....

[beefcake]

Mine went up $145 this year. They said after the new roof it will drop $173. I didnt ask if it would be any different for metal or shingle. Either way Im tired of paying extra escrow and higher house payments.

They fuk ya at the insurance company!

[PKFIRE]

I got an adjuster coming out and I have no idea if they are going to insure the home are not. I'll cross my fingers because of all the water damage the storms made to the home in the last month and half. Hopefully they won't raise the insurance on the home, I don't see the point if they don't cover any of our water damage. Myself I'm going with a three Dimensional shingle, the neighbor down the street has a metal roof which looks nice but I'm going with the tried and true.

[JIMS SVT]

[QUOTE=bestracing;654208]How old is it and what is the rating on the shingle already there?QUOTE]

I have no clue. It already has 2 layers. Last year when I talked to the insurance company they asked if I had put a foof on the car since 1990?. How would I know. I was like 9 years old then lol. Im wanting to do a roof over the deck anyway so some of the shingles have to come off anyhow. And I want the insurance to come back down.

[JIMS SVT]

Well got the new roof over the deck all framed up and ready over the weekend.. Ordering metal tonight. Soon as I get that then time to pull all the old shingles off.

[bestracing]

Well two layers, over 20 years old and the recent storm damages in the area is probably the reason why since its probably considered a higher risk. Well post up pics of the roof when your done.

[JIMS SVT]

Will do. Ordered the metal lastnight at 4pm. They said it will be ready for pickup at 2pm today.

[pegasus]

how about noise when it rains?

[JIMS SVT]

how about noise when it rains?

A house isnt like a barn. You have drywall,insulation,plywood,flet paper,furring strips then a 3/4'' gap between the those and the metal. Doubt itll be much different. Like Ive said before why would they put it on brand new houses,buildings and churches if it was no good? Its actually supposed to make your home more efficient too.

Picked the metal up yesterday. Now theres a chance of rain the rest of the week. Fuk!

[cstreu1026]

I lived in a house with a metal roof until I was in 6th grade. I never noticed any extra noise from rain unless I was in the attic and it was a very old house.

[05yellowgt]

My grandparents have a metal roof. You can kind of hear it when it is raining really hard, but the bigger complaint is that the metal roof seems to block cell phone signals inside their house. It is next to impossible to get a solid signal the doesn't constantly drop calls. As soon as you walk outside you have next to a full signal.

[bestracing]

My grandparents have a metal roof. You can kind of hear it when it is raining really hard, but the bigger complaint is that the metal roof seems to block cell phone signals inside their house. It is next to impossible to get a solid signal the doesn't constantly drop calls. As soon as you walk outside you have next to a full signal.

Good way of getting people to stop calling you on your cell when you're home... :D

[cstreu1026]

I like they way you think, but he is one those people w/out a home phone.

[JIMS SVT]

I started tearing the old shit off my self. I gave up and hired a friend of Bizzles. There doin it all up for me as I type. They done stripped it and have half the new metal down.They even came late in the day because of the rain. So there kickin arse.

[Drivermod]

I cannot imagine doing it by myself. The tear off on my house took about 2-3hrs with 6-8 guys. I'd say you made a good move.

[JIMS SVT]

I cannot imagine doing it by myself. The tear off on my house took about 2-3hrs with 6-8 guys. I'd say you made a good move.

Yea...apperently eveerone one will help till it comes time to acutally do it.It will be done in the morning.

[bestracing]

I've found that a coal shovel work really nice at removing shingles. Still it's a PITA because that sh** isn't light.

[JIMS SVT]

I've found that a coal shovel work really nice at removing shingles. Still it's a PITA because that sh** isn't light.

They was coming off fine wit the tool I made. Way better than a coal shovel. It was just too much work for one person. They had 3 guys and had it done in no time. All done. I just need a seamless gutter company to shoot me some gutters out now.