Metal roofing vs. asphalt

SAB1 · 05-31-2018, 11:42 AM

I had a metal roof on my camp and liked it a lot. Love how the snow slid off. When I rebuilt I went to shingles because the cost was cheaper and I didn't want go over budget on that item. If cost isn't and issue I'd go metal in heartbeat.

Greene's Basin Girl · 05-31-2018, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SAB1

I had a metal roof on my camp and liked it a lot. Love how the snow slid off. When I rebuilt I went to shingles because the cost was cheaper and I didn't want go over budget on that item. If cost isn't and issue I'd go metal in heartbeat.

We have a metal roof and love it. Just be sure that no one is standing where the snow will slide off. It could be very dangerous.

Biggd · 05-31-2018, 01:36 PM

The main part of my house is metal but my breezeway and garage is shingled, which I just had done last year. The only thing I don't like about the metal roof is the build up of snow along the sides of the house from the snow sliding off.
I think if I had to do it over I would go shingles or, depending on price, the more abrasive metal that looks like shingles.

mneck1814 · 05-31-2018, 09:29 PM

We have standing seams at home and at camp. The one at camp was put on in 1997 and replaced a metal roof from 1940 that had never leaked and that sold me on metal. Dealing with the snow sliding off can be a pain, but as my dad always reminds me, at least I didn’t have to rake the roof before taking care of the snow on the ground.

bruinsfan · 05-31-2018, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Biggd

The main part of my house is metal but my breezeway and garage is shingled, which I just had done last year. The only thing I don't like about the metal roof is the build up of snow along the sides of the house from the snow sliding off.
I think if I had to do it over I would go shingles or, depending on price, the more abrasive metal that looks like shingles.

I agree. Our neighbor has a steep roof and wooden deck at the rear. A couple of years ago the weight of the snow and an added wet/ice storm caused the deck to fail and collapse. Unless you can constantly clear the deck, you may have issues. The snow does slide off quickly.

jeffk · 06-01-2018, 05:37 AM

In line with this, you can't have any bushes in the "crash" zone. The falling snow will destroy them. The sound as the snow breaks loose, slides, and falls can also be startling.

upthesaukee · 06-01-2018, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by jeffk

In line with this, you can't have any bushes in the "crash" zone. The falling snow will destroy them. The sound as the snow breaks loose, slides, and falls can also be startling.

I have seen triangular wooden "tents" placed over bushes next to houses with good results.

Tents have been made with slats, and some with plywood.

Dave

Biggd · 06-01-2018, 09:21 AM

Another issue I have is because the snow can pile up so high against my house, 4' to 5', the bottom of my siding is rotted about 2' up and needs replacing. A job which I'm starting tomorrow.

SAMIAM · 06-02-2018, 05:29 AM

If you do metal...go with standing seam as opposed to the panels that are screwed down.Snow slides off much better.

christo1 · 06-02-2018, 07:22 AM

there are several different kinds of snow guards that can be installed to eliminate all the snow sliding off at once

05-31-2018, 11:42 AM	#1
SAB1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tuftonboro Posts: 1,232 Thanks: 190 Thanked 323 Times in 236 Posts	I had a metal roof on my camp and liked it a lot. Love how the snow slid off. When I rebuilt I went to shingles because the cost was cheaper and I didn't want go over budget on that item. If cost isn't and issue I'd go metal in heartbeat.

05-31-2018, 01:36 PM	#3
Biggd Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Waltham Ma./Meredith NH Posts: 4,153 Thanks: 2,239 Thanked 1,197 Times in 763 Posts	The main part of my house is metal but my breezeway and garage is shingled, which I just had done last year. The only thing I don't like about the metal roof is the build up of snow along the sides of the house from the snow sliding off. I think if I had to do it over I would go shingles or, depending on price, the more abrasive metal that looks like shingles.

05-31-2018, 09:29 PM	#4
mneck1814 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hartford, VT/Moultonborough Posts: 95 Thanks: 25 Thanked 60 Times in 22 Posts	We have standing seams at home and at camp. The one at camp was put on in 1997 and replaced a metal roof from 1940 that had never leaked and that sold me on metal. Dealing with the snow sliding off can be a pain, but as my dad always reminds me, at least I didn’t have to rake the roof before taking care of the snow on the ground.

06-01-2018, 05:37 AM	#6
jeffk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Center Harbor Posts: 1,172 Thanks: 206 Thanked 437 Times in 253 Posts	In line with this, you can't have any bushes in the "crash" zone. The falling snow will destroy them. The sound as the snow breaks loose, slides, and falls can also be startling.

06-01-2018, 09:21 AM	#8
Biggd Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Waltham Ma./Meredith NH Posts: 4,153 Thanks: 2,239 Thanked 1,197 Times in 763 Posts	Another issue I have is because the snow can pile up so high against my house, 4' to 5', the bottom of my siding is rotted about 2' up and needs replacing. A job which I'm starting tomorrow.

06-02-2018, 05:29 AM	#9
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,898 Thanks: 334 Thanked 1,676 Times in 586 Posts	If you do metal...go with standing seam as opposed to the panels that are screwed down.Snow slides off much better.

06-02-2018, 07:22 AM	#10
christo1 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 45 Thanks: 142 Thanked 14 Times in 11 Posts	there are several different kinds of snow guards that can be installed to eliminate all the snow sliding off at once