jerkylips
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| 25 Jan 2010 02:05 PM |
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Part of my original 'pipe dream' plan was a metal shake roof. The cost was almost double a 30 year dimensional shingle. Over time I think they (metal roofs) are probably worth it, but I just didn't have it in the budget.
Well, now I just stumbled across a local dealer that is doing a "pilot" program. They give 'deep' discounts on the product, but you need to keep their sign in your yard for 60 days, write a testimonial, allow them to post photos of the exterior of your house online, etc. I'm waiting to hear back about whether our house would "qualify". If so, this could be a huge bonus for us.
The one question I have is about the roofing material. I thought that most metal roofs were steel - this product is aluminum. It has a lifetime warranty for original owner, transferrable 40 year warranty if you sell the house. I just haven't heard of aluminum roofs before.. |
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Jelly
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| 25 Jan 2010 02:39 PM |
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I thought aluminum was pretty common as a roofing material. Are they true shakes or are they in strips? |
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jerkylips
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| 25 Jan 2010 02:45 PM |
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Posted By Jelly on 01/25/2010 2:39 PM
I thought aluminum was pretty common as a roofing material. Are they true shakes or are they in strips? I'm sure they are in panels - I think that's pretty standard as far as I know. I just meant the "shake look" vs the standing seam/farmhouse look. Good to know aluminum is common. I figured as much, I just hadn't heard of it. Once I saw the costs of the metal roof I didn't really look much further. |
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cmkavala
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| 26 Jan 2010 06:35 AM |
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I think the aluminum shakes have been around a lot longer than the steel, mostly used commercially.
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Ona
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| 10 Feb 2010 10:31 AM |
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jerkylips ~ Can you tell me what region you are located in? I would be interested in any possible installers that you have researched. We have a copper shingle roof that is 80 yrs old and I'm trying to find reliable people in the area who might be able to help with future repairs. There is nothing wrong now, but I don't want to be in a position in the future where something goes wrong and I don't know who to get for repairs.
I would have PM'd you, but I can't figure it out with this new formal (which I actually think is very nice).
Thanks & sorry to stray... |
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jonr
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| 10 Feb 2010 11:29 AM |
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Interesting that aluminum siding is considered affordable or even cheap, but aluminum roofing is the opposite. |
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jerkylips
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| 10 Feb 2010 11:32 AM |
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Posted By Ona on 10 Feb 2010 10:31 AM
jerkylips ~ Can you tell me what region you are located in? I would be interested in any possible installers that you have researched. We have a copper shingle roof that is 80 yrs old and I'm trying to find reliable people in the area who might be able to help with future repairs. There is nothing wrong now, but I don't want to be in a position in the future where something goes wrong and I don't know who to get for repairs.
I would have PM'd you, but I can't figure it out with this new formal (which I actually think is very nice).
Thanks & sorry to stray...
I just sent you a PM on the subject. It looks like now you have to go into the "Private Messaging" section in the green banner at the top, & then just put in the user name that you're sending to.. |
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richm
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| 12 Feb 2010 04:01 PM |
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I discovered that all you need to do is click on the envelope above "Posts" and it brings you straight to the message.
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GOSTEELROOFING
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| 18 Jan 2011 01:48 AM |
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In my experience as a manufacture and installer is the people that push aluminum want the light weight and ease of cutting of the material for install. Steel is the best way to go or copper and stainless at extremes the finishes on steel now days are great, never put 3 foot screw down steel (barn look) steel on a house, only standing seam like you see on mansions and churches, why put a product that looks like a non green shingle on your home that preforms as a recyclable material ? |
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Hardrockcorp
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| 18 Jan 2011 01:04 PM |
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I hope this isn't out of line, but the price concession in exchange for the yard sign reminded me of the movie: "Tin Men". |
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ICFHybrid
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| 18 Jan 2011 01:40 PM |
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In my experience as a manufacture and installer is the people that push aluminum want the light weight and ease of cutting of the material for install How much easier can it be? Even 24g steel is cut and formed by hand. Just wondering.... |
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Alton
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| 18 Jan 2011 05:52 PM |
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Jonr,
I just saw a new interlocking heavy gauge aluminum shingle at the International Building Show in Orlando that priced at $500 a square (100 SF) plus labor. That might be a bargain price in areas with large hail since almost nothing would dent the shingle. |
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