Roof plumbing contractor of over 40 years standing here. I gotta say that stamped metal tiles are utter garbage. Give me a long length steel sheet in any form for longevity and robustness.
What are the differences for: Walking on these? Which can be walked upon without damaging them or making dents? Also traction and grip safety so as to not to easily slide off and fall? Snow and ice accumulation slide off dangers (possibly injuring people standing below)? I have seen commercial standing seam and externally fastened flat metal roofs in my area have to install snow/ice baffles/ridges near the bottom edges to prevent this slide off and they are ugly! Sunlight heat buildup in the attic or insulating thermal barrier or reflective R value? How much better?
Flashing is very very important. Choose contractor carefully. I had metal slate and the flashing/caulking around chimney and valeys of our Tudor home was not done right. The texas heat contract and expand. When the adhesive/caulking used started cracking water ran into roof filled air conditioner air hander pan and so much water came in that 1st and 2nd emergency flow pipe was not enough. It shorted the emergency electric pump and water ran onto ceiling and burned/shorted wiring, leaving us with a fire hazard and a very unhappy insurance company. Well that is how I undertand it. If you pick metal shingles make sure the flashing around chimneys are done right and in valeys are extended deep under the metal shingles so that it does not trap water. Inform yourselves and pick contractor woth an outstanding reputation. Read your contracts. There is a difference between lifetime warranty and a 'limited lifetime warrnty' There are two homes in my street alone getting rid of same roof after a hail storm. It may be just that we had the same contractor. However we are both going standing seam with striations. Do your homework. After your house your roof is probably second most expensive investment...that and a upset Mrs. I know nothing about roofing but damn...lesson learned. You guys have REALLY been a great help and i am having a contract rviewed and revised by attorney with new contractor where we can meet each other in middle on my new roof. If you don't know you just don't know. This channel has been an enormous help. Thank you
@@vanessatorres2517 no exposed fasteners (installation is key). If its copper, it will last well over 100 years (double locked). Painted will still last longer than any other roof.
@@vanessatorres2517 Some metal shingles are really good. Key is the product and the install. We make some metal shingles custom. Because of install and design they will last 50 years + Key is using a good product like Sheffield Metals.. Have a look some of my roofing videos on my channel. We fabricated and installed all the metal roofs. You might find some helpful videos. Have a great day, James
I'm wondering why we don't just have flat pieces of metal in rectangular shape and nail them down like we would asphalt shingles...not as sexy or profitable for the companies that make metal roofing materials but will be as effective and long-lasting as any other metal roofing products.
It would catch the updraft easily since it is lighter than a shingle, and I don’t know about you but I don’t want sheet metal coming for my head when there’s a breeze, hence why they hem the corners on most metal shingles and lock on 2 or more sides usually
Thanks for the informative video. I have a few questions. What is the difference in expected life between standing seam metal, metal shingles and asphalt/fiberglass shingles? How do you decide if you want aluminum vs steel? Are there any considerations for putting up solar panels over the roof?
Glad you liked it! The exact answer to your questions will have to be based on your actual building design and location, but there are some considerations I can give you right away. This video on metal shingles vs. asphalt shingles: ua-cam.com/video/gD6ck6Bhnck/v-deo.html and this video on standing seam vs. asphalt shingles: ua-cam.com/video/EqtM-yQuiPQ/v-deo.html will give some guidelines for life expectancy of all three roofing types. When it comes to aluminum vs. steel, both are great choices. Aluminum is the best choice if you're near saltwater, but steel is generally less expensive. You can learn about the differences between the two here: ua-cam.com/video/1JH5orwxC4s/v-deo.html Metal roofing is a great system for solar panels because the panels will often outlast a shorter life roofing system. Standing seam is perfect for solar, as there are attachment kits that allow panels to be locked onto the roof without penetrating the metal. I hope this helps, and let me know if you have anymore questions! -Thad
Life expectancy depends on location, weather, and paint finish. As for aluminum vs steel, it seems stupid to go with steel, no matter how much you try and protect it, it will eventually rust. Aluminum however can’t rust
Decra is junk..standing seam roofs in our area are cheap and cheaply installed. The only way to go is to go with a company that backs the product with a legit warranty and knows what they are doing. Doing a roof cheaply gives you exactly that..
What I mean to say was metal to metal you must have the same installer to get an exact amount. Hand crafted details in standing seam it is a closed system unlike the metal shingle j c channel systems that open system dont work well up in the snow belt 24g true standing seam way to go. I liked the guy in the middle until he said go over the top of asphalt to save money..... what
Hello! You can compare the two systems' price to the exact dollar by checking out the cost videos we did. Here's the standing seam cost video: ua-cam.com/video/G8lBFyHHl4g/v-deo.html And here's the metal shingle cost video: ua-cam.com/video/43wbSz5G3kQ/v-deo.html Hope this helps! -Thad
@@TheMetalRoofingChannel How can you compare an installed metal roof price to a asphalt to the exact dollar. Maybe a price comparison in materials per square. Or is it just a National average?
Roof plumbing contractor of over 40 years standing here. I gotta say that stamped metal tiles are utter garbage. Give me a long length steel sheet in any form for longevity and robustness.
What are the differences for:
Walking on these? Which can be walked upon without damaging them or making dents? Also traction and grip safety so as to not to easily slide off and fall?
Snow and ice accumulation slide off dangers (possibly injuring people standing below)?
I have seen commercial standing seam and externally fastened flat metal roofs in my area have to install snow/ice baffles/ridges near the bottom edges to prevent this slide off and they are ugly!
Sunlight heat buildup in the attic or insulating thermal barrier or reflective R value? How much better?
Well you can have the “ugly” snow stops/ snow bar. Or you can get hit with the snow sliding off if you don’t like the look of them
I have solar panels. Can you install solar on metal shingles?
Flashing is very very important. Choose contractor carefully. I had metal slate and the flashing/caulking around chimney and valeys of our Tudor home was not done right. The texas heat contract and expand. When the adhesive/caulking used started cracking water ran into roof filled air conditioner air hander pan and so much water came in that 1st and 2nd emergency flow pipe was not enough. It shorted the emergency electric pump and water ran onto ceiling and burned/shorted wiring, leaving us with a fire hazard and a very unhappy insurance company. Well that is how I undertand it. If you pick metal shingles make sure the flashing around chimneys are done right and in valeys are extended deep under the metal shingles so that it does not trap water. Inform yourselves and pick contractor woth an outstanding reputation. Read your contracts. There is a difference between lifetime warranty and a 'limited lifetime warrnty' There are two homes in my street alone getting rid of same roof after a hail storm. It may be just that we had the same contractor. However we are both going standing seam with striations. Do your homework. After your house your roof is probably second most expensive investment...that and a upset Mrs.
I know nothing about roofing but damn...lesson learned. You guys have REALLY been a great help and i am having a contract rviewed and revised by attorney with new contractor where we can meet each other in middle on my new roof. If you don't know you just don't know. This channel has been an enormous help. Thank you
True, standing seam is the best roof on the planet. Metal shingles are ok.
why?
@@vanessatorres2517 no exposed fasteners (installation is key). If its copper, it will last well over 100 years (double locked). Painted will still last longer than any other roof.
@@grandroofing1604 how about metal shingles? my architect wants metal shingles bec of aesthetic design of the house. I like standing seam though
@@vanessatorres2517 Some metal shingles are really good. Key is the product and the install. We make some metal shingles custom. Because of install and design they will last 50 years + Key is using a good product like Sheffield Metals..
Have a look some of my roofing videos on my channel. We fabricated and installed all the metal roofs. You might find some helpful videos.
Have a great day,
James
@@vanessatorres2517 so go standing seam🤷♂️ your paying for it, and if you like it more, the designer ultimately has to listen to you
I'm wondering why we don't just have flat pieces of metal in rectangular shape and nail them down like we would asphalt shingles...not as sexy or profitable for the companies that make metal roofing materials but will be as effective and long-lasting as any other metal roofing products.
It would catch the updraft easily since it is lighter than a shingle, and I don’t know about you but I don’t want sheet metal coming for my head when there’s a breeze, hence why they hem the corners on most metal shingles and lock on 2 or more sides usually
Thanks for the informative video. I have a few questions. What is the difference in expected life between standing seam metal, metal shingles and asphalt/fiberglass shingles? How do you decide if you want aluminum vs steel? Are there any considerations for putting up solar panels over the roof?
Glad you liked it! The exact answer to your questions will have to be based on your actual building design and location, but there are some considerations I can give you right away. This video on metal shingles vs. asphalt shingles: ua-cam.com/video/gD6ck6Bhnck/v-deo.html and this video on standing seam vs. asphalt shingles: ua-cam.com/video/EqtM-yQuiPQ/v-deo.html will give some guidelines for life expectancy of all three roofing types. When it comes to aluminum vs. steel, both are great choices. Aluminum is the best choice if you're near saltwater, but steel is generally less expensive. You can learn about the differences between the two here: ua-cam.com/video/1JH5orwxC4s/v-deo.html Metal roofing is a great system for solar panels because the panels will often outlast a shorter life roofing system. Standing seam is perfect for solar, as there are attachment kits that allow panels to be locked onto the roof without penetrating the metal. I hope this helps, and let me know if you have anymore questions! -Thad
Life expectancy depends on location, weather, and paint finish. As for aluminum vs steel, it seems stupid to go with steel, no matter how much you try and protect it, it will eventually rust. Aluminum however can’t rust
Decra is junk..standing seam roofs in our area are cheap and cheaply installed. The only way to go is to go with a company that backs the product with a legit warranty and knows what they are doing. Doing a roof cheaply gives you exactly that..
Good stuff, guys
Can metal shingles be used on vertical walls? Are metal shingles available without any stamping patterns?
What I mean to say was metal to metal you must have the same installer to get an exact amount. Hand crafted details in standing seam it is a closed system unlike the metal shingle j c channel systems that open system dont work well up in the snow belt 24g true standing seam way to go. I liked the guy in the middle until he said go over the top of asphalt to save money..... what
What is the cost difference per square installed?
Hello! You can compare the two systems' price to the exact dollar by checking out the cost videos we did. Here's the standing seam cost video: ua-cam.com/video/G8lBFyHHl4g/v-deo.html
And here's the metal shingle cost video: ua-cam.com/video/43wbSz5G3kQ/v-deo.html
Hope this helps! -Thad
@@TheMetalRoofingChannel How can you compare an installed metal roof price to a asphalt to the exact dollar. Maybe a price comparison in materials per square. Or is it just a National average?
Todd for the win!
Deception of the eye low gloss paints lol and heavy gauge steel no oils can then