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Here are earlier than and after pics of our new steel roof, together with professionals and cons of steel vs. shingles and a few frequent myths about steel.
Our New Metal Roof
Our renovation is way from over, however now we have a model new steel roof!!
We’ve been roofless for nearly two months
For two months the home has been uncovered to the weather as now we have added dormers to the highest ground and enclosed a roof deck. Luckily it didn’t rain very arduous in March or April! We had 1-2 occasions when Thomas ran over to examine on issues, however he stated it was unexpectedly dry.
Here’s what it appeared like earlier within the reno:
Before:
Before the home was flipped (unique roof)
Here it’s proper earlier than we began our renovation:
The Shingles Before
I consider the shingles had been added in 2014 when our home was flipped.
After the roof was put in (in progress!)
Our Metal Roof Materials
Installing The Metal Roof
First they constructed the roofline over the deck that was beforehand there:
Are you fearful of heights!?
Siding was added and painted earlier than the roof was put in:
Siding Material: Hardie Plank Lap Siding with a 6″ reveal. This materials is produced from fiber cement which is tremendous sturdy, rot proof, and bug proof. It can be painted white!
The roof arrives to the yard
Installation begins!
First they lined the roof with some sort of waterproof barrier, then the shingles went on high, aligned vertically.
I like the way in which the panels change course on the fitting facet.
We contemplated doing a rubber roof on the flat tops of the dormers that you could’t see from the bottom, but it surely ended up being the identical value with no profit, so we continued the steel there too.
It is beautiful in individual and appears so nice from the road!
We had apprehensive that our home would have “too much roof” with the extension of the outdated deck, however the steel is so beautiful that it’s an excessive amount of of an excellent factor!
Pros and Cons of a a Metal Roof
Pros:
- They final a very long time: Metal roofs are purported to final 40-70 years, so whereas they could be costlier up entrance, the fee evens out over time. In distinction, asphalt / shingle roofing usually lasts 12 to twenty years.
- They are extra sustainable: Their lifespan additionally makes them the extra sustainable selection. Plus they’re usually partially product of recycled supplies and could be recycled themselves.
- They are tremendous sturdy: Metal can face up to a wide range of parts together with gusts of wind as much as 140 miles per hour. They even have rust-proof coatings, so cracking or corroding will not be typical.
- They can scale back vitality prices: Really! Unlike heat-absorbing asphalt, steel displays daylight. (I’m not positive in the event that they sort of steel roof we acquired matches this description or if it’s largely for lighter steel shades.)
- They look stunning! Obviously it is a huge professional : )
- Learn extra right here from the Metal Roofing Alliance.
Cons:
- They are costlier: The quotes we acquired for shingles vs. steel had been 2x as costly for the steel, $10k vs $20k. We are renovating our home for us to dwell in for the long-term, so this appeared like a clever funding given the professionals above. It’s 2x as costly however lasts 2-3x as lengthy, so it’s sort of a wash in that division.
- They could be broken: whereas it’s unlikely (see the subsequent part beneath) the steel can get broken. Our roofer stated you may exchange only one panel if injury does happen, so the complete roof doesn’t want alternative. In steel’s protection, shingles can get broken too.
Here is an article evaluating shingles vs. steel roofs.
Gus is worked up for the brand new roof on his porch!
Myths of Metal Roofs
Are steel roofs actually loud in rain?
I grew up in an historic home with a steel roof and have fond recollections of listening to the rain on high. Rain on a tin roof is even a white noise sound on some machines! That stated, when you’ve got the suitable quantity of insulation between the roof and high ground, it shouldn’t be very loud. Ask me once more this fall, although ; )
Do steel roofs make a home hotter?
No, really, they’re about the identical as shingles. I’ve heard that white roofs are actually a factor on the rooftops of economic buildings, however when evaluating steel to darkish shingles, they’re about the identical.
Do steel roofs have an effect on Wi-Fi or cell indicators?
They shouldn’t!
Will a steel roof get dented simply?
This was my primary concern once we began researching roofs. I requested our roofer this and he stated to not fear about limbs or hail denting the steel, notably on the sloped components. He stated a very dangerous hail storm might have an effect on the flat half, however you may’t see that half except you’re a drone or airplane, so it’s not a giant concern. This is one other “ask me in a year!” query 😉
What sort of gutters go greatest with a steel roof?
Our earlier than home had white steel gutters and downspouts, however we’re going to go together with a darkish bronze to match the brand new roof this time round! We held up the samples of the roof subsequent to the samples of the gutter supplies and the black made the roof coloration look blue. The grey was too gentle. So bronze it’s.
Will you be getting photo voltaic panels?
Maybe! They weren’t in our finances in the meanwhile, however they’re one thing we want to pursue in a couple of years. Luckily they’re straightforward to put in on steel and now we have a south going through house.
Up subsequent week: Windows!!
See all of the renovation posts right here.