Purchasing A Metal Roof
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Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com on Jul 22, 2012Standing seam types are the strongest. But there are several that look just like shingles so your correct about all the different kinds. Just be sure whoever does your roof understands them and has done them in the past. The only thing you must understand about metal, is it can be a bit noisy when it rains hard. Also you need to install a lightening rod system if your home is exposed as the metal top can be an issue in a severe storm. Vinyl coated steel in my opinion is the best, and with it comes a pretty hefty price tag. Steer clear of aluminum or copper if you have natural cedar siding as when the siding leaches its oils in wet weather it will corrode the roof and put holes in it.Helpful Reply
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Becky H on Jul 22, 2012Hail won't damage a metal roof??Helpful Reply
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KMS Woodworks on Jul 22, 2012The heavier the gauge the better...but then this adds cost. What were your old roof made of?Helpful Reply
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Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com on Jul 22, 2012Yes hail can also damage a metal roof, but will not destroy it as it would an asphalt type. Also much more resistant to wind damage found during a hail storm. And KMS is correct, thicker is better. Its also better for the pocketbook of the supplier of the roof.Helpful Reply
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Lin R on Jul 22, 2012The old roof is asphalt.Helpful Reply
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KMS Woodworks on Jul 23, 2012Lin...here is an article I wrote on panel roofing...it may give you some more insight. http://www.networx.com/article/is-panel-roofing-for-youHelpful Reply
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Jennifer rizzo on Jul 23, 2012We just had a metal roof replaced with a traditional shingle roof. When a metal roof gets old,damaged or leaks, they can't just do an entire section. They have to do the entire thing at once which adds up to big bucks. We chased a leak forever which caused a lot of damage. We finally had to have the entire thing pulled off and all of the bad boards replaced. It was a nightmare to be honest with you.Helpful Reply
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Jennifer rizzo on Jul 23, 2012Oh, and it's really loud when it rains.Helpful Reply
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