Really nice roofing job Bro! We had a 29g roof installed recently and it’s a mess. If I knew then what I knew now I would have probably installed it myself. FYI, I would highly recommend anyone looking for a metal roof to atleast step up to 26g steel. Also, keep close eyes on your contractor throughout this particular project. Ensure they do not over tighten the screws and damage the paneling. Check the valley seams, they should overlap 6” minimum. As for the vent/chimney flashing make darn sure they’re placing the upgradient end under the metal sheeting to help prevent water from infiltrating beneath the flashing. In short, manyyy experienced roofers and suppliers have told us they do not recommend metal roofing. It’s HIGH maintenance due to the material quality, expanding of materials, likelihood of wind blowing rain backup and under seams. If a Roofer won’t send you a professionally written estimate with their letterhead, followed by a written warranty, many references for roofs they’ve installed several years prior than do not waste your money on them. We now have to remove our brand new roofing due to liars that believe they can roof but truly don’t have the skill level to cut the material properly, lay out the panels, know the best way to seal seams, etc. Pay 1/3rd cost and get the lifetime warranty shingles that also covers 25yrs of labor and be done.
I hate to break it to you but shingles are not 1/3 cost of metal, especially when you factor in removal and disposal of the old shingles. I do both and metal is far superior. It's more energy efficient and less likely to be damaged by storms. Sounds like whoever did your roof did not know what they were doing and the suppliers aren't educated or have a vested interest in selling shingles.
Exposed fastener roofs are nice at first but eventually every single screw will leak unless replaced at least every 10 or 15 years. Standing seam metal roof is the way to go in the long run . But otherwise nice job
Nice DIY job!!! You did Great! Some use butyl (sp?) tape where every overlap is. It is better to do that? I could see doing that if only going over the first bump and not to the second on the overlap. Is there a set rule on it? Either way is an added expense. Tape not cheap and neither is metal roofing. Also never cut your roofing sheets with a circular saw. Use snips made for cutting it they have some made for drills that speed up the process if you wish. If you use a saw it spins so fast it heats the metal and it will lose the rust inhibitors and start to rust on those edges.
Yes you could if u wanted to, but I wouldn’t do that. The metal to metal contact will make the top metal sweat. And with no place for it to go, it’ll probably cause your new roof to rust thru sooner. 1x4s or 2x4s allow an air gap in between the two sheets on metal, and allows it to draft. Good luck
Nice job brother! How's the roof holding up? Im getting ready to do moms mobile home roof down on the coast of Ms. Looking to retain as many tips as possible.
I have only had one issue, the side piece on the southern side, got bent a little in a severe thunderstorm in early '24. I tightened up the screw, and come down middle ways and put another screw in to help hold it. There are zero leaks, thankfully. Still looks great too.
@waylonthewelder2733 the dude I rent this mobile home from had another dude install a metal roof over the existing one. My power bill is higher. It's 90° today and sunny and it's 78° in here. I tried to tell him that I don't think the dude vented it or installed it properly but he won't do a thing about it. Says he spent the money for the new metal and there's no way my power bill is higher or hotter in here. 😢 any advice? I can't afford to move or pay higher rent elsewhere.
Why in the world would anyone put that old black metal roofing on a mobile home? Doesn't people know that a black or dark colored roof is going to absorb almost all the heat from the sun directly into the mobile home? That means during the hotter months of the year that the AC is going to run almost continuously in order to cool the mobile home inside. Doesn't anyone realize that your electrical bill is going to be enormously high and probably still won't completely cool the home? Please consider lighter roof colors such as white that will direct most sunlight off and away from the home. This will drastically help to lower your cooling cost and prevent you from having to replace your AC prematurely. Lighter colors on roofs and exterior walls is the smart way to go and the savings on your electric bill will almost pay for it all.
The reason that I put that old black roof on my mobile home is simple...cause I wanted too. I have never once, in my entire life, seen a house with a white roof. I wanted the roof to match the underpinning, and it does. Contrary to your beliefs, my power bill actually went DOWN about $12-30 a month after the old black roof install. The power bill in June 2022, was a whopping $105. And that's with 3 kids who never turn off lights or a TV, and a dude who appreciates the AC. That's why I put 2x4's down instead of 1x4's, to let the roof breathe, to help keep the heat down as much as possible. You should try it.
Actually if the metal is energy rated it doenst attract heat like you think. Not only does energy star rated metal reflect heat, it doenst hold heat. The difference between the amount of heat a white metal roof and black metal roof holds is so miniscule its not even noticeable. Even it the metal roof was put directly over a membrane without using 2x4 strips, it is still energy efficient. We use 1/4" foam as an underlayment a lot on metal roofs we install and it increases the energy efficiency of a metal roof dramatically.
@@mobilerenovations LOFL DUDE, YOU AIN'T RIGHT. buy you a magnifying glass and prove your hype talk LOL The only thing that keeps that mobile home bearable in full sunlight is the fact that he left the old shingles on the mobile home. Being underneath they help to insulate the mobile from the extreme heat being absorbed from the sun. Black cars look great but in the hot sun without AC they're almost unbearable. White cars don't look so great but you don't even have to have AC in order to tolerate the heat simply roll down a window and you're fine. The only time color won't matter is after the sun has gone down. If you want to see how fast black overheats apply sunlight to paper with a magnifying glass do the same with white. It takes a long time to ignite white but black starts smoking almost instantly. No Brag just fact!
@@whip205inthebam3 Dude you are missing a brain! Black car paint is not the same as what is on these metal panels. Get a friggin education about how the panels are coated now days! I have dark colors and pure white on my new building. You cant tell much of a difference in direct sun. IDK maybe you just need brain surgery?
Really nice roofing job Bro! We had a 29g roof installed recently and it’s a mess. If I knew then what I knew now I would have probably installed it myself. FYI, I would highly recommend anyone looking for a metal roof to atleast step up to 26g steel. Also, keep close eyes on your contractor throughout this particular project. Ensure they do not over tighten the screws and damage the paneling. Check the valley seams, they should overlap 6” minimum. As for the vent/chimney flashing make darn sure they’re placing the upgradient end under the metal sheeting to help prevent water from infiltrating beneath the flashing. In short, manyyy experienced roofers and suppliers have told us they do not recommend metal roofing. It’s HIGH maintenance due to the material quality, expanding of materials, likelihood of wind blowing rain backup and under seams. If a Roofer won’t send you a professionally written estimate with their letterhead, followed by a written warranty, many references for roofs they’ve installed several years prior than do not waste your money on them. We now have to remove our brand new roofing due to liars that believe they can roof but truly don’t have the skill level to cut the material properly, lay out the panels, know the best way to seal seams, etc. Pay 1/3rd cost and get the lifetime warranty shingles that also covers 25yrs of labor and be done.
Really nice roofing job Bro! We had a 29g roof installed recently and it’s a mess. If I knew then what I knew now I would have probably installed it myself.
FYI, I would highly recommend anyone looking for a metal roof to atleast step up to 26g steel. Also, keep close eyes on your contractor throughout this particular project. Ensure they do not over tighten the screws and damage the paneling. Check the valley seams, they should overlap 6” minimum. As for the vent/chimney flashing make darn sure they’re placing the upgradient end under the metal sheeting to help prevent water from infiltrating beneath the flashing.
In short, manyyy experienced roofers and suppliers have told us they do not recommend metal roofing. It’s HIGH maintenance due to the material quality, expanding of materials, likelihood of wind blowing rain backup and under seams.
If a Roofer won’t send you a professionally written estimate with their letterhead, followed by a written warranty, many references for roofs they’ve installed several years prior than do not waste your money on them.
We now have to remove our brand new roofing due to liars that believe they can roof but truly don’t have the skill level to cut the material properly, lay out the panels, know the best way to seal seams, etc.
Pay 1/3rd cost and get the lifetime warranty shingles that also covers 25yrs of labor and be done.
I hate to break it to you but shingles are not 1/3 cost of metal, especially when you factor in removal and disposal of the old shingles. I do both and metal is far superior. It's more energy efficient and less likely to be damaged by storms. Sounds like whoever did your roof did not know what they were doing and the suppliers aren't educated or have a vested interest in selling shingles.
Good work dude. Try putting a thick bead of sealant a few inches back on the over lap of the ridge cap to prevent any leaks
thanks yo, good tip I appreciate it
Exposed fastener roofs are nice at first but eventually every single screw will leak unless replaced at least every 10 or 15 years. Standing seam metal roof is the way to go in the long run . But otherwise nice job
Nice DIY job!!! You did Great! Some use butyl (sp?) tape where every overlap is. It is better to do that? I could see doing that if only going over the first bump and not to the second on the overlap. Is there a set rule on it? Either way is an added expense. Tape not cheap and neither is metal roofing. Also never cut your roofing sheets with a circular saw. Use snips made for cutting it they have some made for drills that speed up the process if you wish. If you use a saw it spins so fast it heats the metal and it will lose the rust inhibitors and start to rust on those edges.
Those are good tips, and i never use a skillsaw for metal. And i think the butyl tape on every seam is a little over kill honestly.
I have a question I have a double wide with a Factory metal roof can I put another metal roof right over without using two-by-fours under it ?
Yes you could if u wanted to, but I wouldn’t do that. The metal to metal contact will make the top metal sweat. And with no place for it to go, it’ll probably cause your new roof to rust thru sooner. 1x4s or 2x4s allow an air gap in between the two sheets on metal, and allows it to draft. Good luck
@waylonthewelder2733 Thanks for the info I appreciate it I'm going to go with one by fours
Nice job brother! How's the roof holding up? Im getting ready to do moms mobile home roof down on the coast of Ms. Looking to retain as many tips as possible.
I have only had one issue, the side piece on the southern side, got bent a little in a severe thunderstorm in early '24. I tightened up the screw, and come down middle ways and put another screw in to help hold it. There are zero leaks, thankfully. Still looks great too.
@waylonthewelder2733 the dude I rent this mobile home from had another dude install a metal roof over the existing one. My power bill is higher. It's 90° today and sunny and it's 78° in here. I tried to tell him that I don't think the dude vented it or installed it properly but he won't do a thing about it. Says he spent the money for the new metal and there's no way my power bill is higher or hotter in here. 😢 any advice? I can't afford to move or pay higher rent elsewhere.
I’m curious, did the hole you left open end up ever being an issue?
Nope, no issues at all. No leaks and I feel like it gets a good draft under the metal.
You should have cut off vent pipes below the new roof, less penetrations through the new roof and could could still vent.
I had originally planned that but decided not to because those were plumbing exhaust vents, and by code have to be thru the roof.
Why in the world would anyone put that old black metal roofing on a mobile home? Doesn't people know that a black or dark colored roof is going to absorb almost all the heat from the sun directly into the mobile home? That means during the hotter months of the year that the AC is going to run almost continuously in order to cool the mobile home inside. Doesn't anyone realize that your electrical bill is going to be enormously high and probably still won't completely cool the home? Please consider lighter roof colors such as white that will direct most sunlight off and away from the home. This will drastically help to lower your cooling cost and prevent you from having to replace your AC prematurely. Lighter colors on roofs and exterior walls is the smart way to go and the savings on your electric bill will almost pay for it all.
The reason that I put that old black roof on my mobile home is simple...cause I wanted too. I have never once, in my entire life, seen a house with a white roof. I wanted the roof to match the underpinning, and it does. Contrary to your beliefs, my power bill actually went DOWN about $12-30 a month after the old black roof install. The power bill in June 2022, was a whopping $105. And that's with 3 kids who never turn off lights or a TV, and a dude who appreciates the AC. That's why I put 2x4's down instead of 1x4's, to let the roof breathe, to help keep the heat down as much as possible. You should try it.
@@waylonthewelder2733 LOFL
Actually if the metal is energy rated it doenst attract heat like you think. Not only does energy star rated metal reflect heat, it doenst hold heat. The difference between the amount of heat a white metal roof and black metal roof holds is so miniscule its not even noticeable. Even it the metal roof was put directly over a membrane without using 2x4 strips, it is still energy efficient. We use 1/4" foam as an underlayment a lot on metal roofs we install and it increases the energy efficiency of a metal roof dramatically.
@@mobilerenovations LOFL DUDE, YOU AIN'T RIGHT. buy you a magnifying glass and prove your hype talk LOL
The only thing that keeps that mobile home bearable in full sunlight is the fact that he left the old shingles on the mobile home. Being underneath they help to insulate the mobile from the extreme heat being absorbed from the sun. Black cars look great but in the hot sun without AC they're almost unbearable. White cars don't look so great but you don't even have to have AC in order to tolerate the heat simply roll down a window and you're fine. The only time color won't matter is after the sun has gone down. If you want to see how fast black overheats apply sunlight to paper with a magnifying glass do the same with white. It takes a long time to ignite white but black starts smoking almost instantly. No Brag just fact!
@@whip205inthebam3 Dude you are missing a brain! Black car paint is not the same as what is on these metal panels. Get a friggin education about how the panels are coated now days! I have dark colors and pure white on my new building. You cant tell much of a difference in direct sun. IDK maybe you just need brain surgery?
Really nice roofing job Bro! We had a 29g roof installed recently and it’s a mess. If I knew then what I knew now I would have probably installed it myself.
FYI, I would highly recommend anyone looking for a metal roof to atleast step up to 26g steel. Also, keep close eyes on your contractor throughout this particular project. Ensure they do not over tighten the screws and damage the paneling. Check the valley seams, they should overlap 6” minimum. As for the vent/chimney flashing make darn sure they’re placing the upgradient end under the metal sheeting to help prevent water from infiltrating beneath the flashing.
In short, manyyy experienced roofers and suppliers have told us they do not recommend metal roofing. It’s HIGH maintenance due to the material quality, expanding of materials, likelihood of wind blowing rain backup and under seams.
If a Roofer won’t send you a professionally written estimate with their letterhead, followed by a written warranty, many references for roofs they’ve installed several years prior than do not waste your money on them.
We now have to remove our brand new roofing due to liars that believe they can roof but truly don’t have the skill level to cut the material properly, lay out the panels, know the best way to seal seams, etc.
Pay 1/3rd cost and get the lifetime warranty shingles that also covers 25yrs of labor and be done.