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BlueTexasMan

(179 posts)
9. Home builder here
Sun Jun 30, 2024, 10:58 AM
Jun 2024

When I build something for myself or friends, I use 'Rainguard Galvalume'. It's stronger and faster since it covers 3' per sheet rather than 2'. You can't solder it, but there are some good glues these days like 'Great Stuff'. It will take purlin spacing of 30" instead of 24 which saves on materials and time. Don't put it on top of existing asphalt shingles or tarpaper. You need some spacers for a thermal break and keeping the bottom dry. My dealer will cut it to length and deliver although I use a trailer to pick it up. Don't screw it in the flat, only on top of the ridges. The screws will back out at the top and bottom due to thermal expansion if screwed in the flat. Don't overtighten the screws, you will crush the gasket. If you are collecting rainwater off of it, it's worth it to have industrial gutters made for it since you will get less spill over. When feeding you tanks, keep your feeder pipes in the air to avoid standing water in the pipe. Sunlight will penetrate PVC and that causes algae growth. Also paint the pipes since sunlight degrades PVC. Wow, I got into a little rant there didn't I. Hope this helps!

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Anyone have a metal roof? [View all] Delarage Jun 2024 OP
As a potential buyer I looked at a house that had a partial metal roof Shermann Jun 2024 #1
We have a metal roof on a big 1908 Victorian. 70sEraVet Jun 2024 #3
Agree. Live in Western Oregon and you learn to love the sound of rain on your roof WheelWalker Jun 2024 #6
Metal shingle roofs are expensive. multigraincracker Jun 2024 #2
That's what the metal shingle guy said... Delarage Jun 2024 #12
Just talk to anyone with a pole barn. multigraincracker Jun 2024 #15
We do. Saved about a third on AC costs. JoeOtterbein Jun 2024 #4
8K Delarage Jun 2024 #16
Something that you don't find out until it's installed. JohnnyRingo Jun 2024 #5
How many square feet, what gauge and what type of metal, does this include reinstalling the panels? ... marble falls Jun 2024 #7
It does Delarage Jun 2024 #17
If the product isn't aluminum, if it's understood that photo panels has a reputation for being problematic being moved - marble falls Jul 2024 #22
Always remove asphalt roof FB47243 Jun 2024 #8
I think I will have to Delarage Jun 2024 #14
Home builder here BlueTexasMan Jun 2024 #9
Too bad you don't live in Delaware... Delarage Jun 2024 #13
We have a standing seam roof... GiqueCee Jun 2024 #10
You should check out the new IRA rebates Delarage Jun 2024 #18
Worth looking into... GiqueCee Jun 2024 #21
I have standing seam HAB911 Jun 2024 #11
YES Delarage Jun 2024 #20
UPDATE: Just reached out to like 10 local companies for estimates. Delarage Jun 2024 #19
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