Metal Roof: Recommendations or Regrets

[ncowan]

I think I might need to replace the roof of my home in the near future. I just want to share my questions on how to go about it and if there are better ways to get good pricing/warranty etc.

Is it better to go with a big box store or just work with a small local company directly? The big box store will in all probability contact the work out to a local shop, but the labor/material warranty would still be honored by the big box store. Is this assumption correct?

What happens if the small local company that somebody works with directly goes out of business in the next few years? Do they usually transfer the warranty to some other company?

Is it worth going through insurance if there is some wind damage etc. on the roof? How much would the insurance actually cover and would it be worth it after deductible? ( $1500 in my case )

For a shingle roof, is it worth spending more to get ‘better’ shingles that supposedly last longer? Do the 30-year shingles actually last for 10 more years as opposed to 20-year shingles?

 

[ncowan]

I think I might need to replace the roof of my home in the near future. I just want to share my questions on how to go about it and if there are better ways to get good pricing/warranty etc.

Is it better to go with a big box store or just work with a small local company directly? The big box store will in all probability contact the work out to a local shop, but the labor/material warranty would still be honored by the big box store. Is this assumption correct?

What happens if the small local company that somebody works with directly goes out of business in the next few years? Do they usually transfer the warranty to some other company?

Is it worth going through insurance if there is some wind damage etc. on the roof? How much would the insurance actually cover and would it be worth it after deductible? ( $1500 in my case )

For a shingle roof, is it worth spending more to get ‘better’ shingles that supposedly last longer? Do the 30-year shingles actually last for 10 more years as opposed to 20-year shingles? I'm currently thinking about this company https://restonroof.com/falls-church-va.php

appreciate any help with this. thanks in advance

 

[bobski]

Not many on here from your neck of the woods mate


Where you based?

 

[Stevieo]

I think I might need to replace the roof of my home in the near future. I just want to share my questions on how to go about it and if there are better ways to get good pricing/warranty etc.

Is it better to go with a big box store or just work with a small local company directly? The big box store will in all probability contact the work out to a local shop, but the labor/material warranty would still be honored by the big box store. Is this assumption correct?

What happens if the small local company that somebody works with directly goes out of business in the next few years? Do they usually transfer the warranty to some other company?

Is it worth going through insurance if there is some wind damage etc. on the roof? How much would the insurance actually cover and would it be worth it after deductible? ( $1500 in my case )

For a shingle roof, is it worth spending more to get ‘better’ shingles that supposedly last longer? Do the 30-year shingles actually last for 10 more years as opposed to 20-year shingles?

Why you asking UK plasterers about an American roof?

 

[Cockney]

appreciate any help with this. thanks in advance

@Yankiedoodledandy

 

[Stevieo]

Shut

@Yankiedoodledandy

Up

 

[Lastlaff]

I think I might need to replace the roof of my home in the near future. I just want to share my questions on how to go about it and if there are better ways to get good pricing/warranty etc.

Is it better to go with a big box store or just work with a small local company directly? The big box store will in all probability contact the work out to a local shop, but the labor/material warranty would still be honored by the big box store. Is this assumption correct?

What happens if the small local company that somebody works with directly goes out of business in the next few years? Do they usually transfer the warranty to some other company?

Is it worth going through insurance if there is some wind damage etc. on the roof? How much would the insurance actually cover and would it be worth it after deductible? ( $1500 in my case )

For a shingle roof, is it worth spending more to get ‘better’ shingles that supposedly last longer? Do the 30-year shingles actually last for 10 more years as opposed to 20-year shingles?

Just replace with shingle (shingle easily last 30 years). Metal is noisy when it rains and if you’re in Florida, more chance of a lightening strike.

 

[Smudger1]

Give Steve n norm . New Yankee workshop a call ?

 

[tapit]

I installed a cedar shingle roof about 20 years ago on a pub extension. It had to match the roof of the existing which was also shingles.
Never done one before or since but it is still my favourite job ever. Had to use bronze nails to fix if my memory serves me right.
Cost a fortune compared to slates or tiles.

 

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[Monkey Boy]

 

[Stevieo]

appreciate any help with this. thanks in advance

What's your number?

 

[MIXERMAN]

We need photos. Of your wife. Not interested in your roof. Put a tarpaulin on it. x

 

[ncowan]

I installed a cedar shingle roof about 20 years ago on a pub extension. It had to match the roof of the existing which was also shingles.
Never done one before or since but it is still my favourite job Roof Replacement falls church. Had to use bronze nails to fix if my memory serves me right.
Cost a fortune compared to slates or tiles.

thank you so much for oyur suggestion and help

 

[davidjohnsir]

I installed a cedar shingle roof about 20 years ago on a pub extension. It had to match the roof of the existing which was also shingles.
Never done one before or since but it is still my favourite job ever. Had to use bronze nails to fix if my memory serves me right.
Cost a fortune compared to slates or tiles.

Thanks for this. Even I am planning the same