Tin roofs

[trooper]

I put a metal roof on mine and it is super.I would suggest not putting plywood or any kind of solid material under it as this has been known to cause condinsation.I put 1x6 under it.These are called perlins.I placed them about 16 in apart.It is a good roof.As far as loosing insulating factor,if you feel that you need it you can go inside and put in a ceiling.You want to make sure that you have ventilation at the ceiling in the heat so that the heat can escape.This is a good aspect of the metal roof.If you do decide to put it on get online or ask someone that knows and find out the proper way to install.It's not hard,but there are a few things that you should know.Good Luck

 

[kimisfishing]

That solves it, I am going to do the tin roof. Now do I need work gloves to pick it up and does it have holes in it to connect them? I have not gone to pick themup yet, and not sure they will fit in my HHR but will try. There are soem half pieces that I can get, might grab thme and piece it together. How do I make it slanted and should I cover the whole run or just half?

 

[7L Farm]

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I'm in the south & have two LOL. I even live in a barn. Just remembered I bought another one I have three.

 

[Judy]

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I guess I qualify as this is what my coop is made of. No problems with condensation as it is WELL ventilated (large areas of hardware cloth; in effect, it's a 3 sided coop.)

It has no holes. Next problem is, do you put the screws (with neoprene washers, and yes, they are a bit costly) in the top of the ridge or between ridges. This is an ongoing debate around here. My opinion is, between. Roofed a house this way, no problems at all.

I don't ever want another shingled roof.

 

[Ole rooster]

About the only reason I can think of is the folks up north are just a little slow. They fail to see the value of a tin roof. Down here it works so well and just about last anyones lifetime. That's based on an 80 year lifespan.

I've got tin on my well house I know is over a 100 years old.

 

[galanie]

I put the nails in the bottom of the ridges. Its easier that way plus if you put them in the top of the ridges and snug them down too good you'll bend it.

 

[clairabean]

In my parts almost EVERYONE has tin (steel) roofs. Snow loads slide off.

 

[tsmith1499]

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People up north aren't slow because almost EVERY barn or outbuilding on almost every farm has a metal roof. I believe that a lot has to do with MARKETING!! The metal roof industry has not actively tried to market their product to homeowners until just the last few years. The other issue is that what you put on a barn and what you put on a house are 2 different types of metal roof. I have a metal roof on my house and not just anyone can solder the joints on a standing seam metal roof. Let alone your average homeowner. Nailing on asphalt shingles is quick and easy. One of the other issues is that most of the houses today have 3-5 different ptches and angles on their roofs. Metal is harder to do this with. Just my observations living here for 53 years. Oh, and Maryland is a SOUTHERN state, contrary to popular belief.

 

[fireguy56]

Yes, galanie...you fasten it in the flat areas, nest to a corrugation. The only time you screw thru the corrugation is where they lap and you use self tapping sheet metal screw w/ neoprene washers to tie the corrugations down where the overlap. I use screws throughout.
Erik

 

[trooper]

I don't recommend nailing it in the flat.Reason is that is where the water runs when it rains.By being on the flat this will allow the water to run in under the nails after they have had time to settle in an loosen up when the wind blows and weather changes.I nailed mine down through the top of the hump.You don't pull it down til it bends the metal.You nail it down until it is snug.Water can't stay on the top as it can in the flat.I got some drill bits a little smaller than the nails.It takes a little longer but I predrill as I nail or screw.I have found this to work when I built my barn as well as the coop for my chickens.As of this time I don't have any roof leaks and we have had plenty rain and wind.Like I said earlier,Check with people in the know in your area or check it out on the computer.Even check with the place that you get the material.They should be more knowledgeable.Also when you leave you overhang on the edge make sure that you leave enough overhang so that the water will go away from your bldg.If you don't there is a possibility that the water may raun down your wall.This depends on your roof pitch and distance away from wall.