Metal roof on home

[rox]

When I asked a roofer for a bid on metal roofing he came back with a bid that was over $20,000. Roofers think of metal shingles rather than metal sheets. I could have had my roof done with the metal sheeting for around $5000. I ended up using asphalt 30 year shingles, the bid was $9000, this included a bunch of the water seal around all edges and peak vents. All of the OSB and 1"x8"s had to be replaced and I had them raise the roof of a room addition that didn't have enough pitch to drain correctly. They replaced a crumbling brick chimney with metal and hauled away around 50 yards of debris. The OSB was all black, swollen and moldy as was the 1"x8"s due to the lack of soffit vents and lack of ventilation. The final cost was around $14,000. I choked on the price but after taking a look at all they did, I think I got off quite easily. They did a lot of other work that was extra and the quality of work was the best I have ever seen. My original part of the house has a 12/12 pitch. making the work that much harder.
David B

Farwell- I also think you got a very good deal. It is funny how if you et quality work you don't mind paying a fair price. No one wants to pay an exhorbitant price, but for good quality work we don't mind paying a solid fair price. you got a lot of work done and it was done well. Money well spent.

 

[Farwell]

Farwell- I also think you got a very good deal. It is funny how if you et quality work you don't mind paying a fair price. No one wants to pay an exhorbitant price, but for good quality work we don't mind paying a solid fair price. you got a lot of work done and it was done well. Money well spent.

Rox,
You are right. I have been very lucky in getting good quality work for a fair price.
David B

 

[FrogLick]

Anyone used Cordura roofing and care to share their experience?

Actually the name of the product is "Ondura" - information in my brain is almost like water in a seive anymore.

 

[ChuckT]

We have done a one-horse stall and tack room in Ondura.

Putting in the sealing nails was a little tricky & I came away with the impression that I wouldn't want to do anything but a simple roof - no complex corners or gables.

After trying the Ondura we used the plastic stuff. The name escapes me but I had tried the fiberglass sheets way back (what a joke that was!) and these pvc (?) panels are much better.

Having said that, and if I had my drothers, I'd use the lexan panels they sell around here (central Florida) for hurricaine shutters for roofing except the $price$ might be a might steep.

My 0.02 $ worth, cvt

 

[shvl73]

Actually the name of the product is "Ondura" - information in my brain is almost like water in a seive anymore.

Ondura used to be Onduline, they experienced premature deterioration and the product was re-born as Ondura. I would google the original name and see what you can find.

 

[kmdigital]

Here's just a little info about Onduline/Ondura problems. Sounds like something you would definitely want to avoid. Ask the Experts Forum - Metal Roofing Alliance

 

[LBrown59]

Actually the name of the product is "Ondura" - information in my brain is almost like water in a seive anymore.

My neighbor sided and roffed his pole building with this stuff several years ago , standing here looking at it it still looks as good as it did new.

 

[miketheDrummer]

We had Onduline/Ondura installed by a roofer who came recommended by the hardware store which carried the product. This was some years ago in the 80's..I actually caught business owner installing the product in a way which was NOT according to manufacturer's instructions (this voided any warrentee-express or implied---by the way, those directions include a YEARLY painting with Acrylic paint for fresh sealing) The stuff lasted pretty short for a "30 Year Roof"!! and NO, you do NOT walk on it when the temp is over 60 degrees, it will crush under you! We tore it off ourselves after suffering with it for 10 years or less. We then replaced it with Standing rib Steel because we had installed that on our new garage & really liked the "Self Dumping" tendency of steel in snow conditions. Just remember not to park anything of importance under the eaves & you'll be fine. We self installed most of the steel, helping the sub as contractor myself, we read the easy directions & followed them. No leaks!! (even around 8 skylights!) That was several years ago. We just came thru the windiest storm since our Pacific Northwest's Columbus Day Storm in 1963...No damage or lifting in 80mph gusts! I'm still sold on STEEL! I have had: Roll Roofing, 3-Tab, Cedar Shakes, Ondura, Corrugated Fiberglass, etc, etc. Steel is best. Vents are necessary! The rest is academic! Oh..Did I mention that the steel doesn't BURN like Ondura?? (don't ask me how I know this- but I do know it.) The balance of the old Ondura is now a ground cover keeping weeds from growing up between/under my tractor attachments on pallets