roof refinishing

red rider · Thu May 01, 2008 6:18 pm

Hi everyone, great forum. We want to use the sheets of metal roofing to redo the roof on our HM in the way that is outlined in the manual. Everyone we talk to about this feels that the metal roofing doesn't have enough flex to make the curve of the roof.Has anyone done this repair or have any thoughts on it?the home is 14x64. Thanks, Steve.

Greg · Thu May 01, 2008 7:17 pm

Hi & welcome. A lot will have to do with how big the crown of your roof is. If it is too much you may have to do with two sections and a ridge cap to give it more of a peak.
I'm sure JD "the roof guy" will be along to add to this. Greg

JD · Thu May 01, 2008 11:28 pm

Hi Steve,

In the image below, I think the Flex-rib style would be an excellent choice. Not sure about the other two. I install a roof with a standing seam, which has no problem on curved roofs. But it is has a different design. The one in the pic below looks like it might not do as much curve.

JMO
JD

And Greg. I spend more of my time in remodels, siding and decks. But thanks for the confidence.

red rider · Fri May 02, 2008 4:42 pm

Thanks for the help guys,will let you know how it goes,steve.

geraldk · Wed May 07, 2008 9:56 pm

ive just done my roof usingflex rib pictured to the right in JD's picture follwed the curve of my roof no problem.
build yourself some soffit and fasia before you do the roof and it will help save the water from running down the side of your home,and it will also give you a chance to put up real rain gutters