01-05-2006, 06:20 AM
Mella, I Believe...... unfortunately there is no short answer for the real skinny, except how deep is your pocketbook. Here is MHO
There are different designs of, different materials of, and different colors of.
The fluted, ribbed or corrugated are like metal siding you see on commercial buildings. Most of these have exposed fastners that require torque sensitive sealing washers subject to cracking over the years from drying out. There are now companies that make a prefab design with hidden fastners ( which I like ). The traditional standing seam is the prefered metal roofing of the deep pocketed residential elite, bless their hearts, hahaha, and does make for a more clean look especially in steep pitched applications. Those standing seams really catch the eye. I yike it, but only have a beer bottle budget.
All can be applied directly over any surface even an old composite shingle. The material beneath or fastened to can be strapping/purlin plywood/sheathing most installers will tell you to leave an airspace for energy efficiency ( strapping/purlin) but the air space leaves no support in the event one needs to walk accross the roof for repairs or plumbing issues etc. One thing about metal like your vehicle it will dent unless it is flat against a supporting material like plywood. To me no matter what you choose I highly reccommend ice/water shield beneath the material chosen, very inexpensive insurance against leaks. The prefab metals are precut to your roof you simply supply the required ordering info and it comes ready to install quick and easy for the diy..
Each manufacturer will have it's own installation instructions and standing seam will be professionally installed only because of the equipment required.
The following sites should explain all one would want to know...
www.BobVila.com/ArticleLibrary/Task/Building/MetalRoofBasics.html
www.hometips.com/cs-protected/guides/metalroof.html
www.mechanicalmetals.com/wallroof.html
Aloha Neighbor
Edited by - HADave on 01/05/2006 10:27:12
There are different designs of, different materials of, and different colors of.
The fluted, ribbed or corrugated are like metal siding you see on commercial buildings. Most of these have exposed fastners that require torque sensitive sealing washers subject to cracking over the years from drying out. There are now companies that make a prefab design with hidden fastners ( which I like ). The traditional standing seam is the prefered metal roofing of the deep pocketed residential elite, bless their hearts, hahaha, and does make for a more clean look especially in steep pitched applications. Those standing seams really catch the eye. I yike it, but only have a beer bottle budget.
All can be applied directly over any surface even an old composite shingle. The material beneath or fastened to can be strapping/purlin plywood/sheathing most installers will tell you to leave an airspace for energy efficiency ( strapping/purlin) but the air space leaves no support in the event one needs to walk accross the roof for repairs or plumbing issues etc. One thing about metal like your vehicle it will dent unless it is flat against a supporting material like plywood. To me no matter what you choose I highly reccommend ice/water shield beneath the material chosen, very inexpensive insurance against leaks. The prefab metals are precut to your roof you simply supply the required ordering info and it comes ready to install quick and easy for the diy..
Each manufacturer will have it's own installation instructions and standing seam will be professionally installed only because of the equipment required.
The following sites should explain all one would want to know...
www.BobVila.com/ArticleLibrary/Task/Building/MetalRoofBasics.html
www.hometips.com/cs-protected/guides/metalroof.html
www.mechanicalmetals.com/wallroof.html
Aloha Neighbor
Edited by - HADave on 01/05/2006 10:27:12
Aloha HADave & Mz P
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Hawaiian Acres
The best things in life are free.... or have no interest or payments for one full year.