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11/05/10, 04:49 PM
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shed roof opinions: corrugated pvc-type or shingle?
Let's pretend that the costs are virtually equal, which would you do a workshed roof with and why?
The corrugated panels are the polycarbonate-style in 2' x 12' sections.
The shingles are basic 3-tab, 25 yr asphalt.
Roof will be sheathed with 15/32 rated 4'x8' ply and 15lb felt either way.
Roof is a 3/12 pitch, 445 sq feet.
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11/05/10, 05:01 PM
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Neither - I would use corrugated steel. Not the ol "barn tin", but corrugated panels similar to the polycarbonate but made out of steel, coated on both sides and available in a wide range of colors and corrugation profiles. For looks and durability it can't be beat.
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11/05/10, 05:46 PM
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3/12 pitch is flat for 3tab shingles. Why polycarbonate if using sheathing, great for greenhouse type shed. I too would use sheet steel but better than corrugated, a multipurpose style or standing seam panel....James
http://www.metalroofingsource.com/me...ing_styles.htm
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11/05/10, 05:47 PM
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The price I'm getting the 2'x12' panels for is $18.65 each. Is this coated steel product anywhere near as cheap?
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11/05/10, 06:00 PM
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That is a great price, here metal is cheaper than polycarbonate. Steel is 29 ga. 21.55 and polycabnate 29.70 a 12' sheet, corrugated fiberglass 28.75 heavy 5 oz, light 3 oz is 18.59. You are in Florida. Watch the thickness. Plastics are harder to keep from ripping off in the wind. Steel fastened on right will pull the building apart, very strong....James
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11/05/10, 06:04 PM
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Hmmm, if that 29g steel is also 24 sq ft., that's only $2.90 difference for a more durable product....
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11/05/10, 06:11 PM
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definitly go with the metal roofing. use the screws that match the color you choose, go through the ribs not the valleys...use a 2 in. screw. they come with rubber washers.
the screws are rated to hold the roofing down in hurricane force winds, the sheeting has been known to rip off before the metal roofing will.
ive installed a number of metal roofs. a very good product. i highly recommend it.
and as mentioned. 3/12 is too flat for 3 tabs. unless you use a membrane type product under it...then costs skyrockets
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11/05/10, 06:19 PM
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Will you need 12' panels, you can get them any length? What is the size of shed?. Click on R panel info and on the left it gives a price quote, go from there. I got 565 dollars for 445 feet. Do you know what weight the plastic panels are, you priced?....James
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11/05/10, 07:53 PM
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I am only a few counties away from you. I have the metal panels on the main house, both porches, and the well house. It is maintenance free and very strong. Plastic does not hold up well in the Florida sun.
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11/05/10, 08:04 PM
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I'll vote for the metal roofing too .  Buddy just had a large shop built they put a tin foil bubble rap insulation on first . On a hot day two ac"s will cool fair .Think it is 48x60x16 built to drive semis in
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11/05/10, 08:56 PM
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another plus to metal roofing is, you can get it any length you want. dont know the max, length, i know we installed 24' one time....you can get it down to the inch of length you want.
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11/05/10, 08:58 PM
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and there are many accessories gable ends, corner pieces inside and outside, ridges most anything you'd ever need
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11/05/10, 09:02 PM
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Hmmm, if that 29g steel is also 24 sq ft., that's only $2.90 difference for a more durable product....
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I have an 80 year old chicken coop with the ORIGINAL steel roofing
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another plus to metal roofing is, you can get it any length you want. dont know the max, length
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The max most will ship is 18 ft without EXPENSIVE crating. but I've had it special delivered up to 36 ft long
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11/05/10, 09:08 PM
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Personally, we've had good luck with Ondura.
It's an asphalt-type of product that is in corrugated sheets like metal. It's easier to work with though, and runs about $15 (on sale) for a 4x6.5 foot sheet.
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11/06/10, 12:16 AM
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Originally Posted by ErinP
Personally, we've had good luck with Ondura.
It's an asphalt-type of product that is in corrugated sheets like metal. It's easier to work with though, and runs about $15 (on sale) for a 4x6.5 foot sheet. |
I've been on internet & be4 that Fidonet forums for a couple decades now, and in all that time yours is the first positive experience I've read from that product! It is universally described as a poor, not lasting, weak product. By 'everyone'.
Me, I vote for the metal roof! Won't have to redo it in your lifetime.
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11/06/10, 06:35 AM
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just my opinion but the ondura is junk. just as RAMBLER described. and way to pricey for what you get.
we pulled it off off a 100' horse barn and replaced it with metall roofing.
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11/06/10, 08:04 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rambler
I've been on internet & be4 that Fidonet forums for a couple decades now, and in all that time yours is the first positive experience I've read from that product! It is universally described as a poor, not lasting, weak product. By 'everyone'
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Interesting. When we were looking at using it for our shop, I read a lot of reviews on it, too.
There were indeed a number of complaints. But there were also a lot of people who were quite happy with it. 
I guess I'm not sure I'd use it on our house, but we're planning on using it again for our chicken coop. 
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11/07/10, 08:06 AM
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That LAST sentence implies that you've used it BEFORE
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Interesting. When we were looking at using it for our shop, I read a lot of reviews on it, too.
There were indeed a number of complaints. But there were also a lot of people who were quite happy with it.
I guess I'm not sure I'd use it on our house, but we're planning on using it again for our chicken coop. |
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"on your chicken coop".......if you'd used metal previously on it.....it'd STILL be there and you
wouldn't be having to replace it this soon.....not in this lifetime anyway.
Maybe it was the way you wrote it that made it sound like that......maybe you meant that
you used it on 'another' building and were pleased with it and so decided to place it on
THIS other chicken coop???
BTW: To the O.P., I'd vote for the metal; and don't for a minute believe the 'claims' of a
25 yr asphalt roofing material; especially with the sun of Florida beating down on it......
and those hurricane winds that come along every so often.....
IF it lasts 18-20 yrs. consider yourself fortunate......
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11/07/10, 09:00 AM
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Have I unknowingly offended you at some time that you feel the compulsion to be rude? 
I said we'd used this product on our shop roof. You even quoted it... And yes, the coop will be a new build.
Better suggestion for the OP would be to do a Google on "Ondura" and "hurricane" and see what comes up.
That's part of what convinced us it would serve our purposes.
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