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Ventucky Red

Ventucky Red

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We had a 20-year roof put on 28 years ago, and over the past winter, we had a lot of cinders in the gutters, along with some pieces showing up on the ground after some windstorms. No leaks, though, so we're good so far. However, as the saying goes, do it when you don't need to do it. And there is an existing roof underneath the one that is on there now.

This is going to require a total removal, some new plywood, as I am sure there is some damage, and maybe some other repairs, as we are prone to termites... nasty little things they are.

As many know, we had a wildfire come through Ventura, CA, a few years back, and many of the new homes I am seeing are opting for metal roofs. Any feedback from the gallery on this approach?

We're also looking at a 30-year-plus asphalt. Any product recommendations on this, too?
 
We may be/are due for an upcoming roof. We are heavily leaning toward metal. The next house is definitely going to be metal.
 
I'm a fan of standing seam metal roof, at least the idea of it in theory anyway. It does take a certain aesthetic to go with it and there are some styles that just don't match well at all.
 
I have a standing seam metal roof on my house. Love it. But they are not cheap. If you're staying another 30 years it might be worth it.

I also got a light grey color to absorb less of the sun.
 
Metal is the way to go. I did my garage in metal around 20 years ago and the house 10 years ago. In both cases it went over existing shingles (1 later) with purlins. I did the work myself, it's a LOT easier than shingles. Costs more but lasts forever.
 
BTW, there are different flavors of metal. There's metal shingle, metal tile, corrugated metal and standing steam metal.

Not sure, but I think I might have (inadvertently) listed them in ascending order of longevity..
 
billsgs126 said:
But, the sound of a heavy downpour hitting a standing seam roof is priceless.
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If the attic is insulated correctly. It's quieter than a skylight.
 
We did metal “shingle” roof a couple of years ago. Classic Metal Roofing in Piqua OH. Shake style, made from stamped aluminum.

Classic Metal Roofing

Absolutely thrilled with the roof. No metal roof sound in rain or hail.

Cost about twice or a little more than an asphalt re-roof, but this our forever home so we aren’t doing it again.
 
We had a stone coated steel roof installed years ago (like over 10, maybe 15). It was not cheap. It looks like red tile and sits on a grid of wood to space it about 3” or so off the sheathing. You cant tell by looking, the edges are all closed of course. No roof vents showing. It’s dead quiet during rain and hail; we don’t know it’s raining unless we hear it on the skylight or it hits the windows (or we look outside). State Farm gave us a 20% discount on our homeowners insurance, because they don’t have to cover cosmetic damage (50 year warranty) and it’s not going to burn. We’re quite happy with it.
 
5 V Crimp Galvalum. Don't over think it. Strip roof to plywood then peel and stick underlayment.
 
Ventucky Red said:
We had a 20-year roof put on 28 years ago, and over the past winter, we had a lot of cinders in the gutters, along with some pieces showing up on the ground after some windstorms. No leaks, though, so we're good so far. However, as the saying goes, do it when you don't need to do it. And there is an existing roof underneath the one that is on there now.

This is going to require a total removal, some new plywood, as I am sure there is some damage, and maybe some other repairs, as we are prone to termites... nasty little things they are.

As many know, we had a wildfire come through Ventura, CA, a few years back, and many of the new homes I am seeing are opting for metal roofs. Any feedback from the gallery on this approach?

We're also looking at a 30-year-plus asphalt. Any product recommendations on this, too?
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Metal will probably save you a lot on homeowners insurance. Check on that when pricing things out.
 
luvflyin said:
Metal will probably save you a lot on homeowners insurance. Check on that when pricing things out.
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Thanks... already did this.. the savings is really not that much to offset the cost of the metal roof.. Like many of the homes in Ventura, ours's was built in the 60's and has other "fire attracting" issues..
 
Another vote for standing seam. Only real downside (other than cost) is that homeowners insurance isn't normally keen on doing repairs for hail damage on metal roofing since it is only cosmetic, not structural. So if you get a hail storm and your metal roof looks like a golf ball, you're kind of on your own.
 
SoonerAviator said:
Another vote for standing seam. Only real downside (other than cost) is that homeowners insurance isn't normally keen on doing repairs for hail damage on metal roofing since it is only cosmetic, not structural. So if you get a hail storm and your metal roof looks like a golf ball, you're kind of on your own.
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Have had a number of quarter sized hail storms in the 10 years I've had my pac clad standing seam roof. Installed it myself. No damage whatsoever. Have also had some fairly large oak branches come down on it. It takes a little bit to get started and finished but once youre rolling, its no big deal.

Cost wise, material alone was quite a bit more expensive than labor and material for asphalt shingles.
 
SoonerAviator said:
Another vote for standing seam. Only real downside (other than cost) is that homeowners insurance isn't normally keen on doing repairs for hail damage on metal roofing since it is only cosmetic, not structural. So if you get a hail storm and your metal roof looks like a golf ball, you're kind of on your own.
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That's why I really like ours (besides the look and the noise abatement). Baseball sized hail made dents? Big deal, you'll never see them.

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Racerx said:
Have had a number of quarter sized hail storms in the 10 years I've had my pac clad standing seam roof. Installed it myself. No damage whatsoever. Have also had some fairly large oak branches come down on it. It takes a little bit to get started and finished but once youre rolling, its no big deal.

Cost wise, material alone was quite a bit more expensive than labor and material for asphalt shingles.
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Wait until it's golf balls raining down, lol. Even the 26ga stuff is going to dent.
 
24 ga galvanneal steel. I'm not saying it won't. Just that it hasn't yet. And even then, it would be purely aesthetic and still function.
 
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