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www.coolflatroof.com – Interlocking aluminum shingles Metal Roof being installed on the on residential property right near the ocean. This Revere, MA home is located in Point of Pines sub-neighborhood located right on the coast and featuring a private beach area. The main roofing concern for us was the strong winds and wind driven water. We specially designed a Ridge Vent Leaks prevention system to make sure the roof remains watertight and no wind-driven rain eneters the house. Please help to answer the question about metal roof contractorShould I leave the existing ventilation fans in when getting a new metal roof installed?
I am replacing my shingle roof with a metal one. The contractor that is going to install the roof recommended that I remove the existing ventilation fans. The attic gets really hot. But the contractor told told me the metal roof will act as a good insulator and the attic fans aren't needed. Can I get someone's professional opinion on this. I know it would be easier for him to install the roof without the fans. But I'm not sold on the idea that the roof will insulate well enough to eliminate the need for a fan.
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By biggun on May 20, 2010
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http://www.standingcomfort.com/shoes/chef-shoes.html
And I actually found some work boots that advertise themselves as slip resistant…
http://www.nonslipandsteelshoes.com/vendor/worx%20by%20red%20wing.htm
By DL on May 21, 2010
Warranties on roofing materials are rarely used, for several reasons:
1. The bulk of the cost is in labor, rather than materials.
2. Manufacturers only cover defective materials, and the vast majority of problems with your roof are caused by incorrect installation, inappropriate materials given your location, "acts of God", etc.
3. Even if you do determine that you have defective materials, the warranty is typically pro-rated after a few years, so that after 10 years you'd only get a percentage of the amount you had originally spent.
It is much more important to get a guarantee from the roofing contractor that you hired.
Finally, although proof of purchase is helpful, it isn't usually required by manufacturers. Most roofing materials include a serial number or other method of identification, and this should be adequate should you wish to invoke the warranty. This article provides more detail: http://www.roofery.com/shingles/warranty.html.
By Blogger on May 21, 2010
Metal and shingles contract and expand at the same rate. If you were to remove the metal after a year and inspect the underside it would look as if it were new.
By Wordpress on May 21, 2010
Wow! It takes guts for you to put this on the Internet for all to see. Like the masked magician showing how to do tricks, risking criticism from other magicians.
There are a lot of legitimate roofers out there like you, but since weve had a lot of severe weather they stay busy, they cant afford to take what I can afford. So it leaves me a few options, get ripped off or do it myself. Keep up the good work and thanks for your detailed videos.
May the Lord richly bless you!
Jim J in Arkansas
By billaryboy on May 21, 2010
Hcl eats metal. If there were holes in the enamel the acid when applied would attack the roofing. The damage would be immediate and obvious.
Hcl becomes diluted (weaker) when you add water. If the contractor was careful to rinse well and then you had three days of rain it's hard to imagine any acid residue could have remained or done any damage.
You might buy one piece of roofing and duplicate the cleaning and flushing process to see if it damages the metal. This could provide some insights.
good luck.
By Free Blog on May 21, 2010
I was told it would not void the warranty. I have a question though. If you lay the metal directly on the shingles, would the expanding and contracting of the metal not wear a hole in the metal?
By Anonymous on May 21, 2010
@stuckinmyass Minerals have chemicals? Cool. If you want to put a moisture barrier, put one. Metal roofing has been installed over open rafters for over a century . The need for underlayment is optional.
By gc27858 on May 22, 2010
You have to have ventilation. Metal is not an insulator, it's a conductor. If it's shiny it will reflect, but it won't stay shiny. If there is insulation under the metal, then the reflective quality will be helpful, but if not, the metal will heat up and it will get hotter than hell in your attic, and make your AC work harder. The more ventilation you have, the better. Ridge vents are good.
The problem with your existing fans is that they were made to install on a shingle roof, and the flange is probably full of nail holes and roofing cement, and hard to tie in on a metal roof. They can probably be modified in various ways, (e.g. curb mounted), by a good sheetmetal mechanic to work with a metal roof, and hopefully, your roofer is a good sheetmetal mechanic. Alternatively you could put gable fans, if you have gables.
By OMEGA1 on May 22, 2010
There are so many variables here that anything we say will only be a guess. The condition of your roof, the whole roof, not just the shingles, how many layers of shingles are on the roof right now, what the local codes require, most will allow two layers of shingles but not three. When I have a situation like this, I call the local building inspector and ask him/her, after all they are the ones that will have the final say. The inspectors in my area don't mind stopping by and giving their opinion.
By Anonymous on May 22, 2010
I was told by the pro shop at Home Depot…If you fasten metal roofing material directly to asphalt shingles you have just voided the warranty. The paint has a chemical reaction to the minerals in the shingle that starts to rust the roof from the bottom . Just like rusting fenders on a car !
By rock 1050 on May 22, 2010
By billaryboy on May 22, 2010
HCl is soluble in water. Adding water to a HCl solution dilutes the acid. Add enough water and the HCl solution approaches the acidity of rain water. The HCl has been completely washed away by 3 days of rain. There certainly won't be any HCl solution left on the roof. The HCl was probably washed away by the contractor when he rinsed off the roof after cleaning it.
The owner is confused about HCl. The gas, HCl, ionizes in water and is corrosive. Exposing the roof to concentrated HCl solution is more corrosive than exposing a dry rood to HCl gas. However, the more water you add to a HCl solution, the weaker (and less corrosive) it becomes.
By Anonymous on May 23, 2010
Great Video!! Its been years since I’ve done metal i am in the north east and its becoming more popular in our area, how bout when a dormer ties into the main roof detail with valley and ridge vent, and maybe a masonry chimney flash video… and how do i know i am running straight? I’ve gotton more from your videos than i have from my suppliers!! Again Thanks!!
By lyn g on May 24, 2010
A metal roof is not installed by a plumber, it would be installed by a roofer or a sheet metal worker.
By Anonymous on May 24, 2010
how much does something like this cost? USD
By WPBlog Shop on May 24, 2010
I have a question. If you lay your metal directly on the shingles, would the expanding and contracting of the metal not eventually wear a hole in the metal?