My husband and I are in the process of installing a metal roof on our home, and tonight I'm attending TH-cam University for tips on how to start panels square. I just wanted to tell you that I enjoyed watching your video. Your moxie and perseverance made me smile throughout. I know firsthand how much brain work and brawn goes along with this work. Thank you for taking the time to set up your camera and the angles for the videos so faithfully and for sharing your process with everyone. I learned some good tips from you and will be passing them along to my husband when we begin work again tomorrow morning. I checked your uploads and was glad to find you guys weren't severely affected by hurricane Matthew! Your wife is a blessed woman. I know this, because I'm blessed by an awesome husband, too. It takes one to know one, right? You choosing to install this roof and persevere through each step of the way during your non-work hours is a special thing and extends beyond the dedication and labor you put into it. It is a sign of a strong character. Sure, installing a metal roof oneself may be dictated by finances (as is our case,) but just because it's what one can afford doesn't mean one would actually DO it. Big props to you!!!
Just finished my own metal roof project. A 2200 sq ft undertaking with 4 valleys, completed by myself in the Texas heat. Additionally, I took off my old shingles, replaced some rotting boards and used an underlay, your video was both informative and inspiring. Saved enough money by doing it myself to afford a trip to the old country (England) for the family and me. A massive thank you good sir for sharing this and I wish you well in your future projects.
Duncan Curtis my garden room has a metal roof and now the inside is leaking when is foggy and or rains.I been trying to fix it my self but I haven't find the metal shingles what provider did u got it from?
Watching you work reminded me of myself as I go about figuring things out. I respect a man who has the guts to do it himself. I see where you made a few mistakes but you'll learn from them. I'm 68 years old and am about to reroof my house too. Because of my age and being more incline to screw up, I'm putting up some kind of fall protection or maybe a harness and rope. Like you I'll have to screw every screw and carry everything up and down the ladder. Your wife is blessed to have married a man who can do stuff. Good job!
You could have added a coupling and a short extension to the vent pipe so the boot could stand up properly, but what you did should still work. It may accumulate some debris (leaves, water, etc) but that should not be a problem except for possible mosquito breeding site. Good video, and any job is tough with no extra hands to help.
A professional probably wouldn't Pre-drill the holes because he would use self cutting screws and Off-set the cost against the time saved by not Pre-drilling? But I can understand why you did it.
good job! you sir are a brave man. you laid yourself bare in frint of the entire world for all to see and learn and ridicule! I pray God will bless your hands and your marriage! thank you for your service !
Great the way u walked thru each step. Planning on doing the same on my roof, but thought about stripping with 1x4s or just install 1/4" insulation under the metal for added insulation. We hardly ever have hail here so dents aren't a problem. I'm 60 and this has to last the rest of my lifetime! Main reason for going to metal roof. My hats off to the 68 year old guy too! Any input is appreciated.
Mark McCarty I'm looking at doing this myself also. Do you know why some people lay the metal straight on the shingles and some people use the stripping?
in our area of the US ( NorthEast ) we lay butyl seal tapes under every overlap. ice and snow and severe storms seem to be managed much more reliably that way. you did a darn good job by yourself. thank you for posting.
I watched every move and loved it. You did a great job and all by yourself. I've just had a metal roof put on my 60 year old home. . Now I' m waiting for them to add solar panels. I'm not but 86 years old but I am just now able to afford these. I hope I can enjoy them for many years to come. You and your family enjoy your cozy home for many years.
Real determination, we all will make mistakes unless we just do nothing! We need more people who know how to use a tool, and are not afraid to start a project. Thanks for the honesty here also.
I'm country and proud of it. Live in MB, SC. From Franklin Co., Va. I've been doing residential construction for 30yrs. You did a fine job. You didn't have to overpay some know-it-all, that claims to be a "pro roofer", to come do something that is really common sense. Water flows down. I'm not a roofer, but if I was, like some of these guys claim to be, I wouldn't spend my time watching your video, just to make stupid comments. I've helped a roofer do a couple of these roofs and have been up on at least 20 other roofs with this type metal. I've never seen anyone use silicon on their screws. Who wants that mess around every screw on their new metal roof? I work on all kinds of machinery. Rubber gaskets are used, w/o silicon, to hold liquid that's under pressure. Why wouldn't a rubber gasket keep water out? "Pro roofer"? I wouldn't let that "pro roofer" put metal on my dog house, even if he would do it for free. Rite On man. DIY
This is Americana. No different then the early settlers taking their life in their own hands to provide for themselves and their families. Thank you sir.
The second you said you can't use too much silicone i knew it was like my dad and i doing something. love it, thanks for taking the time to make the video
The roll of mastic that you applied in the valley overlap, it's meant to go down the entire length of your valley as well, about 4-6" out from the center. This seals the cut edges of the valley sheets to the valley to prevent wind-driven water from going beyond the edge of the valley under the sheets.
The people posting videos on youtube need to be held liable for the faulty information they allow on here. When someone follows his example and then has tens of thousands of dollars worth of damage, the people giving the bad advice and youtube should have to pay for the repairs. I have seen many people on here giving out advice that is so bad it can get people killed.
I've worked in the metal roofing industry since 2010. You need underlayment or furring strips (also called "lathes" in the South). Without any way to keep the asphalt shingles from coming into contact with the expanding and contracting metal roofing panels, you have voided any kind of warranty your roof might have had. This is standard practice from the metal manufacturing end of things. Furring strips also allow for good ventilation under your metal panels, which can be prone to condensation if the underside is warmer than the upperside air temperature, which is not atypical in mobile homes since the insulation typically used is not the greatest. The second pipe you flashed around does not terminate high enough. In Arkansas, code states that a vent pipe coming through the roof must terminate at least 6" above the roof covering (I'm pretty sure our code is just copied and pasted from the IPC). You should have checked to see if your pitch is less than 3:12. I know most homes like this have a very low pitch, but if it is less than 3:12, you need to install lap sealant where your panels overlap. Metal roofing that does not have soldered seams require a minimum pitch of 3:12 without lap sealant and 1.5:12 with lap sealant. Eave trim or drip edge is required by code, although if your shingles have drip edge (which they should), you probably don't need to install the eave trim; however, rake trim is always required, and it is not shown in this video.
so heres a question... my mobile home roof is all metal... about 30 years old now and needs to be replaced soon. What is recommended for putting a roof like this over the existing metal roof?
Your video is a life saver for me, I am also going to replace my roof "by myself" I am 60 and also inclined to make some mistakes. My roof has needed it for a while. It's my home so time to start updating and tlc ing it. Most of it was understandable. I have to watch a couple times to make sure I get the gist of it. Can you in the future make a video on insulating the walls of your home. I will be very busy the next year or so lol.
Great video and job Man! I bought this house 4 years ago and paid a so called experienced roofer to tear off and reroof the house. Now 4 years later it's leaking on the flat porch part. He should have used roll roofing if he was experienced on that part. I'm 58 and half crippled but my house is small and thanks to your video I think I can do it with a helper. I did all kinds of carpentry work when I was younger. I might as well do it myself because virtually every home contractor in this area wants to make a "good lick" and rip your head off and do a crappy job. Thanks again!
Good work did that few years ago, learned a lesson. Over the the singles will deteriorate and the screws will become loose and let water in. Need for strips for better hold. You're a hard worker
really a nice comment by mr frank clements, its really great and interesting to do things on your own, its fun,. its sometimes gets difficult, but then when you see the thing ready, the satisfaction is unbeatable. good luck
I see a lot of professional roofers commenting on this video. Saying it’s gonna rot and blow off😂 you gotta run 1x4s blah blah blah. This is the exact same way my roof was installed over 20yrs ago. Never had a problem with it. It hasn’t blown off or rotted yet. I mean how do you think they install metal roofing on a house. It’s screwed right down to the decking!! Good job man!!
How do you know it's not rotting under it, you sure can't see without taking it up? Wind driven rain could cause problems. Imo....My ceilings were perfect until they were not...now I now have a caved bathroom ceiling, would not have known a few shingles were even gone and that compressed wood had rotted if not for the wrath of Hurricane Ida. I can't believe the manufacturers put that compressed wood for a sheeting , loosing a few shingles can cost dearly...I'm going to go with a metal roof over my 2005 16 by 80 and I also have been told that using the 8 ft metal panels doesn't leave any overlap and eventually water can run down inside walls like what happened when my neighbors installed their metal roof. I want to take all precautions being a single lady living alone. The package to do my roof is $2644, that's panels, roof capping, screws...I will spend the extra to get the furling strips, caulks for screws and new vents and trim. Then there's labor.....The neighbors used about a 12 inch galvanized trim all the way around to extend the overhang, not sure how many inches of it extends off the roof, it's not much. If anyone else has any ideas, please let me know on how to avoid the water running down inside walls from blowing rain, I'm not sure if he removed his shingles first or not. I need to find this out, though.
Yes but most houses have plywood roofs unlike most mobile homes that compressed wood that the screws can back out of, right? I believe that could be an issue.
Not wanting to say anything negative but back in my younger years(40 yrs ago) when we put tin on barns we put the nails on the ridges of the tin not the flat part of the tin. Of course we didn't have the screws with the rubber washers. That saying, the rubber washers will eventually deteriorate and water will get in on the flat surface. You definitely hard working man. Congrats
It looks really nice. Don't know how I ended up watching your video almost a year after I did the same to my home. What I did different from you is that I first screwed 1x4 over the shingles with some 2 inch screws and then the metal roof to the 1x4's. I also didn't pre drilled holes for the screws since the impact driver did a nice job.
As I live in Fl as well (Tallahassee/Crawfordville) area, I found your video informative and educational. My wife and I are preparing to do this same thing to our place. While I did notice somethings that I would have done differently....I still respect your handiness and having the balls to tackle a project like this yourself. Fantastic job brother.
Hats off to you for your efforts, it is impressive, Ive roofed for 42 yrs and I am not going to post anything negative, my concerns were your attic ventalation, from what Im seeing you have none, ridge vent would have been ideal on this roof, maybe thats something you should look into in the future ( YOU HAVE TO HAVE VENTALATION ) in the attic space no matter how small. Good luck to you and your family !!
I love the video. Advice from my past experience: You may want to caulk every screw. The OSB on most manufactured homes will not hold the screws tight for long especially with #9 or #10 screws. Stripping the home allows for a lot more bite for the screws and only adds about $300 to the average roof project. If you have real plywood decking 5/8" or thicker then screw it directly but use large #12 screws.
Good job, only 1 thing I would have done, but that's just me. The vent boot. I would have extended the ABS about 6 inches higher, so when I slipped on the boot, it stayed in a cone shape, to shed off water, pushed down like that water is going to pool in it, and eventually rot. Standing or pooled water anywhere isnt good. That's all I would have done. I think you did a wonderful job. But think that boot is going to be a problem soon.
As I understood, installing metal over shingles would result in overheating the shingles causing them to "bake" and break down sooner than they normally would and that would lead to leaking around the screws and rotting out the framing/ sheathing. Removing them, laying down furring strips with 1/2" rigid foam between and a self healing waterproof membrane would have been the way to go. I get it though, it always comes down to time, money and less of a mess. I hope this works out for you, but you may want to keep an eye on it. Just a heads up.
It will be fine for a few year, but 5 or ten years from now he's going to have to pull it all off and fix all the damage and rot he has underneath, plus any damage caused to the inside and structure of the house. People thing these things are so easy, but they skip simple steps like you pointed out because they want to save a little time and money and in the end it ends up costing a lot more of both. Just walking on that metal roof with the shingles under it is probably causing damage to it.
If you notice your panels aren't laying straight there is a way to shrink and expand the top/bottom of the panel by angling the screws. You can tell if you are off by making marks at the top and bottom of the roof where each piece is supposed to be. If you are off by a little you can usually get away with shrinking or expanding the last rib. Iv had to expand or shrink every rib before but it's definitely worth keeping the panels straight. Good job though!
I build pole barns with the same metal as siding you have quite a bit of play if you know how too manipulate the panel to stretch or shrink and depends on the the thickness too
Great job bud. I'm in the panhandle of Florida and I've done two metal roofs (1 double wide and one block home) this year for family and they are amazingly easy. If someone truly wants to save the money on paying waaaay to much to have a roofer do it, this is a simple process. You just have to not mind some manual labor on a hot roof. We put down furring strips on both of ours but they are individual preference. I like the pre-drilling for sure. Only advice I'd give someone is to clamp a piece of wood along the bottom of one end of your stack to keep the top piece from sliding and having a slightly 'off' set of holes. I've got a buddy in Tampa considering a roof and I'm gonna send him this link to see how easy it truly is... Even after I've explained it twice! As for your ridge vent alignment... You hit that part on the head about how important it is to align it all before screwing... Our first roof is the 'how not to' example and is as crooked as a snake... But it still works. Great job and congrats on the awesome final product.
Omg..What? Yaaaaay because I just went to Lowe's to ask can I put metal roofing over my shingles roof? The guy told me noo! 😠 so thank you! I'm doing this" ASAP looks great!👍😄 well done...
High winds will take care of that metal roof if not do right! thanks !im a roofer ! I make a comment about it! Please don't lay your metal straight down to your decking lay 1x4s down first make sure this 1x4s are secure by screwed in to the rafters ! Then lay metal sheet just trying to help Thanks!
@@frankyoliva8048 I been applying metal panels over 3/4 osb on pole varns for the last 15 years not a single complaint or issue yet. There is no need for a rise of the metal panel. I also install the panels over 2x4 perlins no issues either. Your a roofer?
I put mine on this way and everyone said not to. 11 years later no problem. I'll be dead and gone before my house moves enough to grind a hope in that metal. people are crazy
@@mikerushing362 The man knows what he is saying . I promise you that the mobile home did not have 3/4 osb in fact i doubt it was a full 1/2 inch . osb does not have a adequate pull strength.. But you are missing the point its not that he was trying to raise the roof dummy he is trying to attach the panels to something that will hold because I promise you if it does blow off the manufacturer will be the first one to ask if a pull test was done on the deck . But only a professional roofer would ever install anything per manufacturer specs how silly of me . We should just listen to Mr Rushing But hey if you say its good then by god it must be good . Who would put osb on a pole barn roof anyway . Are you a real barn builder are you aware that if you install metal panels over a osb or plywood deck that you should install a moisture barrier because the nail heads ill start to rust the panel from below but you knew that right .. I love people that comment on things that don't know a damn thing about what they are doing but they believe that if they did it wrong for 15 years then by god its the right way to do shit .
Brother, good job. the only thing I can say is that you threw safety completely to the winds of chance by not using some sort of fall protection. The livelihood of your family was just one slip away from disaster. Fall protection is easy if you have nearby poles, trees, other structures to secure to using ropes. Otherwise, use the ground to secure to...make it [your ropes] adjustable and just enough length so that you can move around on the roof without falling off of it should you slip, trip or fall. I know it was a mobile home with a small roof and easy slope but you can never forecast unforeseen events. My former Safety Director lived and breathed safety and was a stickler for safety procedures. An unforgiving do-it-by-the-book type of guy who never allowed for any unsafe acts. I sent him a link to your video so that I could make his skin crawl, hahahaha! I know for sure that his palms were all over his face while watching!!! Take care!
Good job man looks good. The only thing I would have done different is extend that pipe up so that collar wasn't mushed down. But you did a pretty good job man looks real nice.
I latched onto your idea of pre-drilling the metal. Up until then, I couldn't find a way to hold my screws to a nice neat line. I've been pre-drilling all my metal since seeing your video. Nice, neat straight screw lines. WTG. I may have missed your explanation for not using anything between your shingles and metal. I'm sure you realize they expand, contract at different rates, and that gravel on the shingles will be running against the back of your new metal until it rubs, rusts through. Great video!
I was thinking that too, he probably could've put 2x4's down or plywood, I was also thinking that when the heat goes through the metal roof(radiation) and hits that black shingle i wonder if it will heat up the inside more?
I did my own as well about 20 years ago. Did it with the help of my wife on the ground. Got it all done in about 5 hours I think. 70' x 24'just 2 pith left and right.
A good way to cut long runs on metal roof is to install saw blade backwards on your skill saw. It’s loud as hell and your neighbors won’t appreciate it but quick and straight.
@@billmonroe8826 Running a carbide-tooth saw blade in reverse to cut sheet metal will knock every single carbide tip off the blade. Buy a proper sheet metal blade.
I dont know where this dumb idea about reversing a blade came from but its stupid. All you do is knock off all the carbide teeth and destroy a blade. But a metal cutting blade or use electric shears or nibblers
You did an excelent job there.The only thing about the roof I didn't quiet agree with was the ridge cap for me just my own prefrence I would have wanted it to be about 2 inches wider on both sides because of hard blowing rain.I am guessing after about 2 years living under that beautifull new metal roof no leaks at all hope you never have a leak..You sure are a good carpenter and smart too.I want to do our whole big house roof with metal but cost alot for big house.
Thank you for your inspiring video. Very helpful. I want a metal roof for two reasons : fire resistant and longevity. I live in California fire area and have stupid asphalt roof that is 30 years old. I want to save money and have it last hopefully longer than 30 years. My roof has no gables but does need venting. I don't need my house to burn down.
The butel tape should be used in the valley to prevent back flow of water. Also as a sheet metal roofer I use it on the laps to give extra seal and I use caulk under the laps of the ridge cap. Otherwise good job.
As I posted 7 months ago, I installed a metal roof over one layer of 3 tab shingles. I started Nov. 1 and hoped to finish by thanksgiving. I finished Dec. 15. I used 1 x 4 battens. This job was way bigger and harder than I imagined. I had to do every thing alone. I carried the 20 ft lengths of metal from the front to the back and up onto the roof. I screwed every board, every piece of metal. I damaged both my shoulders and may have to have one fixed. My biggest concern now is that it might be leaking and I won't know it until it rots though. But now I have the best looking roof in the neighborhood and I did it myself.
Frank Clements I keep watching these videos where married men keep having to do the work all by themselves. I would not let my husband do this by himself without being a helper at the very least. But somehow it isn’t enough to save my marriage. I still would be a “gofer” for him though. This work is tough enough.
I would use a roof safety rope even for 1 story and limit the time to 1-2 hrs per day. Being older or not good idea to plan for accidental slip and fall. Old men die doing things like that in trees without safety equipment.
Never lay metal panels directly on shingle. The metal expands and contracts and it scratches the panels underneath causing premature rusting. You should have run furring strips every 2 feet.
Ignore all these couch potato roofers you did a great job. I would like to know if you have had any issues or anything you would’ve done differently i would like to do my roof one day and like you I’m no roofer I just like to learn all I can.
Did you happen to notice if the rain makes a lot of noise on the metal roof? I would use purlins and insulation because I would err on the side of quieter, as well as reflecting all the sun's heat and keeping the house much cooler and thus save money on a/c.
I've used caulk in the valley overlays the sticky tape is junk .1x4s would help the roof last longer. It's ok just understand it may cause premature rusting from the backside of the panel through to the front
You did a great job! For next time strap the roof every 2 ft, I would of extended that plumbstack abs so you did not have the bowl around the 3 inch abs, other that that you did a great job!
Lmfao please explain how that keeps the roof together!! You must work in construction bro. I'm a full time metal roofer for the last ten years including rain gutter/sheet metal. Your telling me that 24 gg piece of flat stock is going to keep a ridge together hahahaha. Your something else bro.
He's right. That is 30 Guage metal nailed every 4 inches on both sides. It's code and structural. If you take it off your other options are lags or metal straps tying the two halves together.
Run both of the valley pans all the way up and get them straight and tied together first. Then nail or screw them off. Pop a 2" line on both sides of the valley rib. Then you know exactly where to hold the level for a perfect line.
You did a nice job my friend. I am still figuring out hoe i can do mine this summer. My roof is a bit steeper than yours and i dont want to kill myself.
Make sure to wipe the grit from your shoe soles before stepping onto the roof. I just wipe my shoes on the other pants leg, and NEVER get on a metal roof with any slope with dew on it.
After doing over 10,000 squares of metal roofing think you done a good job. the things that I did a little different. not ducking the sheets underneath just use a vise grip at the top to hold it in place until screwed down. use a saw, nibbler and wiss green and red snips. And the closure strip they gave you to use on the ridge cap was horrible. I would of cut it to fit into the lows of the sheets.
23:20 installed the valley flashing wrong/backwards. If you're using more than one piece Valley flashing in any one valley you must run the last piece under the piece last installed assuming you're starting from the high point of the Valley, avoiding rain water running into the edge of the next piece instead of over it and on to the next peace.
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My husband and I are in the process of installing a metal roof on our home, and tonight I'm attending TH-cam University for tips on how to start panels square. I just wanted to tell you that I enjoyed watching your video. Your moxie and perseverance made me smile throughout. I know firsthand how much brain work and brawn goes along with this work. Thank you for taking the time to set up your camera and the angles for the videos so faithfully and for sharing your process with everyone. I learned some good tips from you and will be passing them along to my husband when we begin work again tomorrow morning. I checked your uploads and was glad to find you guys weren't severely affected by hurricane Matthew!
Your wife is a blessed woman. I know this, because I'm blessed by an awesome husband, too. It takes one to know one, right? You choosing to install this roof and persevere through each step of the way during your non-work hours is a special thing and extends beyond the dedication and labor you put into it. It is a sign of a strong character. Sure, installing a metal roof oneself may be dictated by finances (as is our case,) but just because it's what one can afford doesn't mean one would actually DO it. Big props to you!!!
AmateurHomestead Thank you!
Just finished my own metal roof project. A 2200 sq ft undertaking with 4 valleys, completed by myself in the Texas heat. Additionally, I took off my old shingles, replaced some rotting boards and used an underlay, your video was both informative and inspiring. Saved enough money by doing it myself to afford a trip to the old country (England) for the family and me. A massive thank you good sir for sharing this and I wish you well in your future projects.
Duncan Curtis my garden room has a metal roof and now the inside is leaking when is foggy and or rains.I been trying to fix it my self but I haven't find the metal shingles what provider did u got it from?
Watching you work reminded me of myself as I go about figuring things out. I respect a man who has the guts to do it himself. I see where you made a few mistakes but you'll learn from them. I'm 68 years old and am about to reroof my house too. Because of my age and being more incline to screw up, I'm putting up some kind of fall protection or maybe a harness and rope. Like you I'll have to screw every screw and carry everything up and down the ladder. Your wife is blessed to have married a man who can do stuff. Good job!
don't do what he did
Why not?
You could have added a coupling and a short extension to the vent pipe so the boot could stand up properly, but what you did should still work. It may accumulate some debris (leaves, water, etc) but that should not be a problem except for possible mosquito breeding site. Good video, and any job is tough with no extra hands to help.
Frank, right there with you m'man. Ain't it hell having to do things on your own? Only 2 nabors in a half square mile & 1 is older than I am, lol.
A professional probably wouldn't Pre-drill the holes because he would use self cutting screws and Off-set the cost against the time saved by not Pre-drilling? But I can understand why you did it.
Thank you for keeping metal workers in business 👍
good job! you sir are a brave man. you laid yourself bare in frint of the entire world for all to see and learn and ridicule! I pray God will bless your hands and your marriage! thank you for your service !
Your delusions about some god should be kept to yourself.
Great the way u walked thru each step. Planning on doing the same on my roof, but thought about stripping with 1x4s or just install 1/4" insulation under the metal for added insulation. We hardly ever have hail here so dents aren't a problem. I'm 60 and this has to last the rest of my lifetime! Main reason for going to metal roof. My hats off to the 68 year old guy too! Any input is appreciated.
Mark McCarty I'm looking at doing this myself also. Do you know why some people lay the metal straight on the shingles and some people use the stripping?
in our area of the US ( NorthEast ) we lay butyl seal tapes under every overlap.
ice and snow and severe storms seem to be managed much more reliably that way.
you did a darn good job by yourself.
thank you for posting.
Does it affect it not having wood runs underneath?
I watched every move and loved it. You did a great job and all by yourself. I've just had a metal roof put on my 60 year old home. . Now I' m waiting for them to add solar panels. I'm not but 86 years old but I am just now able to afford these. I hope I can enjoy them for many years to come. You and your family enjoy your cozy home for many years.
Hilda Wilson Hi Hilda. Now you are 88 with solar! How has that been working for you? Thanks
How much did it cost.
@@matt7iron she can’t respond lol
Best overall DIY metal roof video. After watching this I'm convinced I could do my own roof. Thank you, brother.
I love watching your 1/4” decking flex when you walk on it. Lol
One of the best videos that I have watched on this subject so far. Truly well done. Thank you!
Real determination, we all will make mistakes unless we just do nothing! We need more people who know how to use a tool, and are not afraid to start a project. Thanks for the honesty here also.
I'm country and proud of it. Live in MB, SC. From Franklin Co., Va. I've been doing residential construction for 30yrs. You did a fine job. You didn't have to overpay some know-it-all, that claims to be a "pro roofer", to come do something that is really common sense. Water flows down. I'm not a roofer, but if I was, like some of these guys claim to be, I wouldn't spend my time watching your video, just to make stupid comments. I've helped a roofer do a couple of these roofs and have been up on at least 20 other roofs with this type metal. I've never seen anyone use silicon on their screws. Who wants that mess around every screw on their new metal roof? I work on all kinds of machinery. Rubber gaskets are used, w/o silicon, to hold liquid that's under pressure. Why wouldn't a rubber gasket keep water out? "Pro roofer"? I wouldn't let that "pro roofer" put metal on my dog house, even if he would do it for free. Rite On man. DIY
Don't be so proud about this eather ! High winds will take care of this roof! Hi Did a good Job ! Just did whrong!
The BEST video on TH-cam for a one man metal roofing job!!
Thanks for making it!!
Sorry but its not sir...
I think I’m going to beat all you other old guys doing this. I’m 75 and starting to do my own roof! Built my own barn 3 yrs ago! Gotta keep moving!
This is Americana. No different then the early settlers taking their life in their own hands to provide for themselves and their families. Thank you sir.
You did a great job all by yourself. Thank you for sharing this.
The second you said you can't use too much silicone i knew it was like my dad and i doing something. love it, thanks for taking the time to make the video
The roll of mastic that you applied in the valley overlap, it's meant to go down the entire length of your valley as well, about 4-6" out from the center. This seals the cut edges of the valley sheets to the valley to prevent wind-driven water from going beyond the edge of the valley under the sheets.
The people posting videos on youtube need to be held liable for the faulty information they allow on here. When someone follows his example and then has tens of thousands of dollars worth of damage, the people giving the bad advice and youtube should have to pay for the repairs. I have seen many people on here giving out advice that is so bad it can get people killed.
Supposed to tape high rib on every lapped panel
Mr no. It all
@@randytolin3059 it's know it all, lol
How is that butyl tape going to seal the standing ribs up watertight in the valley genius? It's not going to happen goofy.
As roofs go this was a good one to do a video on its walk able With the money you saved you can build a carport . The roof looks good.
I've worked in the metal roofing industry since 2010.
You need underlayment or furring strips (also called "lathes" in the South). Without any way to keep the asphalt shingles from coming into contact with the expanding and contracting metal roofing panels, you have voided any kind of warranty your roof might have had. This is standard practice from the metal manufacturing end of things. Furring strips also allow for good ventilation under your metal panels, which can be prone to condensation if the underside is warmer than the upperside air temperature, which is not atypical in mobile homes since the insulation typically used is not the greatest.
The second pipe you flashed around does not terminate high enough. In Arkansas, code states that a vent pipe coming through the roof must terminate at least 6" above the roof covering (I'm pretty sure our code is just copied and pasted from the IPC).
You should have checked to see if your pitch is less than 3:12. I know most homes like this have a very low pitch, but if it is less than 3:12, you need to install lap sealant where your panels overlap. Metal roofing that does not have soldered seams require a minimum pitch of 3:12 without lap sealant and 1.5:12 with lap sealant.
Eave trim or drip edge is required by code, although if your shingles have drip edge (which they should), you probably don't need to install the eave trim; however, rake trim is always required, and it is not shown in this video.
so heres a question... my mobile home roof is all metal... about 30 years old now and needs to be replaced soon. What is recommended for putting a roof like this over the existing metal roof?
Your video is a life saver for me, I am also going to replace my roof "by myself" I am 60 and also inclined to make some mistakes. My roof has needed it for a while. It's my home so time to start updating and tlc ing it. Most of it was understandable. I have to watch a couple times to make sure I get the gist of it. Can you in the future make a video on insulating the walls of your home. I will be very busy the next year or so lol.
Great video and job Man! I bought this house 4 years ago and paid a so called experienced roofer to tear off and reroof the house. Now 4 years later it's leaking on the flat porch part. He should have used roll roofing if he was experienced on that part. I'm 58 and half crippled but my house is small and thanks to your video I think I can do it with a helper. I did all kinds of carpentry work when I was younger. I might as well do it myself because virtually every home contractor in this area wants to make a "good lick" and rip your head off and do a crappy job. Thanks again!
garth locklin Hey Garth. I am sorry to hear you are crippled. Take a read: www.meatheals.com I wish you the very best of health.
Excellent video. GREAT JOB. Thank you for your time and effort to share this with us.
Good work did that few years ago, learned a lesson. Over the the singles will deteriorate and the screws will become loose and let water in. Need for strips for better hold. You're a hard worker
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@rubetube92 1 x 4 going acrossed the shingle roof, screwed down into the rafters so the tin screws have something to grab onto other than the OSB
really a nice comment by mr frank clements, its really great and interesting to do things on your own, its fun,. its sometimes gets difficult, but then when you see the thing ready, the satisfaction is unbeatable. good luck
GOOD JOB ! You answered any questions I could ever think of . Your a STAR !
I see a lot of professional roofers commenting on this video. Saying it’s gonna rot and blow off😂 you gotta run 1x4s blah blah blah. This is the exact same way my roof was installed over 20yrs ago. Never had a problem with it. It hasn’t blown off or rotted yet. I mean how do you think they install metal roofing on a house. It’s screwed right down to the decking!! Good job man!!
How do you know it's not rotting under it, you sure can't see without taking it up? Wind driven rain could cause problems. Imo....My ceilings were perfect until they were not...now I now have a caved bathroom ceiling, would not have known a few shingles were even gone and that compressed wood had rotted if not for the wrath of Hurricane Ida. I can't believe the manufacturers put that compressed wood for a sheeting , loosing a few shingles can cost dearly...I'm going to go with a metal roof over my 2005 16 by 80 and I also have been told that using the 8 ft metal panels doesn't leave any overlap and eventually water can run down inside walls like what happened when my neighbors installed their metal roof. I want to take all precautions being a single lady living alone. The package to do my roof is $2644, that's panels, roof capping, screws...I will spend the extra to get the furling strips, caulks for screws and new vents and trim. Then there's labor.....The neighbors used about a 12 inch galvanized trim all the way around to extend the overhang, not sure how many inches of it extends off the roof, it's not much. If anyone else has any ideas, please let me know on how to avoid the water running down inside walls from blowing rain, I'm not sure if he removed his shingles first or not. I need to find this out, though.
Yes but most houses have plywood roofs unlike most mobile homes that compressed wood that the screws can back out of, right? I believe that could be an issue.
Not wanting to say anything negative but back in my younger years(40 yrs ago) when we put tin on barns we put the nails on the ridges of the tin not the flat part of the tin. Of course we didn't have the screws with the rubber washers. That saying, the rubber washers will eventually deteriorate and water will get in on the flat surface. You definitely hard working man. Congrats
Pretty sure he will go up there and spray flex seal
thank you, I learned quite a few things from watching this video. thank you for taking the time and recording this video.
Wow! Looks great, I'm a determined woman, I think I could do this.
It looks really nice. Don't know how I ended up watching your video almost a year after I did the same to my home. What I did different from you is that I first screwed 1x4 over the shingles with some 2 inch screws and then the metal roof to the 1x4's. I also didn't pre drilled holes for the screws since the impact driver did a nice job.
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I have to give you props !! Should of put lathes on to create a ventilation barrier! But good job buddy !
As I live in Fl as well (Tallahassee/Crawfordville) area, I found your video informative and educational. My wife and I are preparing to do this same thing to our place. While I did notice somethings that I would have done differently....I still respect your handiness and having the balls to tackle a project like this yourself. Fantastic job brother.
Hats off to you for your efforts, it is impressive, Ive roofed for 42 yrs and I am not going to post anything negative, my concerns were your attic ventalation, from what Im seeing you have none, ridge vent would have been ideal on this roof, maybe thats something you should look into in the future ( YOU HAVE TO HAVE VENTALATION ) in the attic space no matter how small. Good luck to you and your family !!
dilligaf are you blind?
He opened the vent.
Thanks. I have a mobile home that needs a new roof as well. This will be much easier than trying to remove the old shingles by myself.
Keep up the good work 👍
Thank you for taking the time in making this video
I love the video. Advice from my past experience: You may want to caulk every screw. The OSB on most manufactured homes will not hold the screws tight for long especially with #9 or #10 screws.
Stripping the home allows for a lot more bite for the screws and only adds about $300 to the average roof project. If you have real plywood decking 5/8" or thicker then screw it directly but use large #12 screws.
good tip. i see all those metal roofs going on top of shingles and a nice windy day could rip it all off. wood framing does give more security.
Awesome video man! Gotta appreciate someone who can do these things while recording them too!
Thank you for showing how easy it is. I am going to do it soon my self.
Thanks I will be doing the same in my niece's mobile home great video
Great job , totally impressed with your determination
Good job, only 1 thing I would have done, but that's just me. The vent boot. I would have extended the ABS about 6 inches higher, so when I slipped on the boot, it stayed in a cone shape, to shed off water, pushed down like that water is going to pool in it, and eventually rot. Standing or pooled water anywhere isnt good. That's all I would have done. I think you did a wonderful job. But think that boot is going to be a problem soon.
As I understood, installing metal over shingles would result in overheating the shingles causing them to "bake" and break down sooner than they normally would and that would lead to leaking around the screws and rotting out the framing/ sheathing.
Removing them, laying down furring strips with 1/2" rigid foam between and a self healing waterproof membrane would have been the way to go. I get it though, it always comes down to time, money and less of a mess.
I hope this works out for you, but you may want to keep an eye on it. Just a heads up.
It will be fine for a few year, but 5 or ten years from now he's going to have to pull it all off and fix all the damage and rot he has underneath, plus any damage caused to the inside and structure of the house. People thing these things are so easy, but they skip simple steps like you pointed out because they want to save a little time and money and in the end it ends up costing a lot more of both. Just walking on that metal roof with the shingles under it is probably causing damage to it.
If you notice your panels aren't laying straight there is a way to shrink and expand the top/bottom of the panel by angling the screws. You can tell if you are off by making marks at the top and bottom of the roof where each piece is supposed to be. If you are off by a little you can usually get away with shrinking or expanding the last rib. Iv had to expand or shrink every rib before but it's definitely worth keeping the panels straight. Good job though!
I build pole barns with the same metal as siding you have quite a bit of play if you know how too manipulate the panel to stretch or shrink and depends on the the thickness too
One of the most helpful videos. Thanks.
Great job bud. I'm in the panhandle of Florida and I've done two metal roofs (1 double wide and one block home) this year for family and they are amazingly easy. If someone truly wants to save the money on paying waaaay to much to have a roofer do it, this is a simple process. You just have to not mind some manual labor on a hot roof. We put down furring strips on both of ours but they are individual preference. I like the pre-drilling for sure. Only advice I'd give someone is to clamp a piece of wood along the bottom of one end of your stack to keep the top piece from sliding and having a slightly 'off' set of holes. I've got a buddy in Tampa considering a roof and I'm gonna send him this link to see how easy it truly is... Even after I've explained it twice! As for your ridge vent alignment... You hit that part on the head about how important it is to align it all before screwing... Our first roof is the 'how not to' example and is as crooked as a snake... But it still works. Great job and congrats on the awesome final product.
Omg..What? Yaaaaay because I just went to Lowe's to ask can I put metal roofing over my shingles roof? The guy told me noo! 😠 so thank you! I'm doing this" ASAP looks great!👍😄 well done...
High winds will take care of that metal roof if not do right! thanks !im a roofer ! I make a comment about it! Please don't lay your metal straight down to your decking lay 1x4s down first make sure this 1x4s are secure by screwed in to the rafters ! Then lay metal sheet just trying to help Thanks!
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Thank you"👍I havnt been able to get to it yet' tks so much.
@@frankyoliva8048 I been applying metal panels over 3/4 osb on pole varns for the last 15 years not a single complaint or issue yet. There is no need for a rise of the metal panel. I also install the panels over 2x4 perlins no issues either.
Your a roofer?
I put mine on this way and everyone said not to. 11 years later no problem. I'll be dead and gone before my house moves enough to grind a hope in that metal. people are crazy
@@mikerushing362 The man knows what he is saying . I promise you that the mobile home did not have 3/4 osb in fact i doubt it was a full 1/2 inch . osb does not have a adequate pull strength..
But you are missing the point its not that he was trying to raise the roof dummy he is trying to attach the panels to something that will hold because I promise you if it does blow off the manufacturer will be the first one to ask if a pull test was done on the deck .
But only a professional roofer would ever install anything per manufacturer specs how silly of me . We should just listen to Mr Rushing
But hey if you say its good then by god it must be good . Who would put osb on a pole barn roof anyway . Are you a real barn builder are you aware that if you install metal panels over a osb or plywood deck that you should install a moisture barrier because the nail heads ill start to rust the panel from below but you knew that right ..
I love people that comment on things that don't know a damn thing about what they are doing but they believe that if they did it wrong for 15 years then by god its the right way to do shit .
Nice job, I like how you added reality to the job and worked with what you had. Thank you for posting this:)
Brother, good job. the only thing I can say is that you threw safety completely to the winds of chance by not using some sort of fall protection. The livelihood of your family was just one slip away from disaster. Fall protection is easy if you have nearby poles, trees, other structures to secure to using ropes. Otherwise, use the ground to secure to...make it [your ropes] adjustable and just enough length so that you can move around on the roof without falling off of it should you slip, trip or fall. I know it was a mobile home with a small roof and easy slope but you can never forecast unforeseen events. My former Safety Director lived and breathed safety and was a stickler for safety procedures. An unforgiving do-it-by-the-book type of guy who never allowed for any unsafe acts. I sent him a link to your video so that I could make his skin crawl, hahahaha! I know for sure that his palms were all over his face while watching!!! Take care!
Good job man looks good. The only thing I would have done different is extend that pipe up so that collar wasn't mushed down. But you did a pretty good job man looks real nice.
I latched onto your idea of pre-drilling the metal. Up until then, I couldn't find a way to hold my screws to a nice neat line. I've been pre-drilling all my metal since seeing your video. Nice, neat straight screw lines. WTG. I may have missed your explanation for not using anything between your shingles and metal. I'm sure you realize they expand, contract at different rates, and that gravel on the shingles will be running against the back of your new metal until it rubs, rusts through. Great video!
I was thinking that too, he probably could've put 2x4's down or plywood, I was also thinking that when the heat goes through the metal roof(radiation) and hits that black shingle i wonder if it will heat up the inside more?
Thanks for sharing. You certainly saved good money in the process. Hoping it last forever, AMEN !
I did my own as well about 20 years ago. Did it with the help of my wife on the ground. Got it all done in about 5 hours I think. 70' x 24'just 2 pith left and right.
Man you are a pro with those snips 👍
Prepping for this project this spring, great video and very informative, thank you!!!!!
the roll caulk is used for metal seams over laps w/ caulk in between
That's butyl tape and yes they are for the seams.
Good job. I appreciate your time and the pointers are a big help. Thanks!
Mark from Florida here ,Super job,.
Watching and learning. Awesome job!
I found this video helpful. I was ripped off by roofer and have to figure out how to finish the job I paid him to do.
Alvin Franklin . Was it for a trailer and how much were you charged ?
A good way to cut long runs on metal roof is to install saw blade backwards on your skill saw. It’s loud as hell and your neighbors won’t appreciate it but quick and straight.
Or purchase a blade to cut the tin.
@@billmonroe8826 Running a carbide-tooth saw blade in reverse to cut sheet metal will knock every single carbide tip off the blade. Buy a proper sheet metal blade.
@@jealouselephant4139 Yep a carbide will.. I use blade for metal. A little less noise than reversing a regular saw blade
I dont know where this dumb idea about reversing a blade came from but its stupid. All you do is knock off all the carbide teeth and destroy a blade. But a metal cutting blade or use electric shears or nibblers
I dry walled the ceilings in my house without any help, so if you put your mind to it it can be done....nice work.
Nice work!
You did an excelent job there.The only thing about the roof I didn't quiet agree with was the ridge cap for me just my own prefrence I would have wanted it to be about 2 inches wider on both sides because of hard blowing rain.I am guessing after about 2 years living under that beautifull new metal roof no leaks at all hope you never have a leak..You sure are a good carpenter and smart too.I want to do our whole big house roof with metal but cost alot for big house.
Dude, you da man. Thank you for making and sharing this video.
I salute you, thanks fore show me that if you want to save money, you can do it
nice job now I can do mine watching you its not all that hard thx
Good job. My previous comment regarding the roll of goeie sticky stuff , was concerning your roof valleys.
Thank you for your inspiring video. Very helpful. I want a metal roof for two reasons : fire resistant and longevity. I live in California fire area and have stupid asphalt roof that is 30 years old. I want to save money and have it last hopefully longer than 30 years. My roof has no gables but does need venting. I don't need my house to burn down.
At 29:40 or before I would have put silicon around the base of the pipe where of meets the roof and the two joining panels before putting the cap on.
Good job brother, maximum respect for the video
The butel tape should be used in the valley to prevent back flow of water. Also as a sheet metal roofer I use it on the laps to give extra seal and I use caulk under the laps of the ridge cap. Otherwise good job.
As I posted 7 months ago, I installed a metal roof over one layer of 3 tab shingles. I started Nov. 1 and hoped to finish by thanksgiving. I finished Dec. 15. I used 1 x 4 battens. This job was way bigger and harder than I imagined. I had to do every thing alone. I carried the 20 ft lengths of metal from the front to the back and up onto the roof. I screwed every board, every piece of metal. I damaged both my shoulders and may have to have one fixed. My biggest concern now is that it might be leaking and I won't know it until it rots though. But now I have the best looking roof in the neighborhood and I did it myself.
Frank Clements
I keep watching these videos where married men keep having to do the work all by themselves. I would not let my husband do this by himself without being a helper at the very least. But somehow it isn’t enough to save my marriage. I still would be a “gofer” for him though. This work is tough enough.
you showed alot of folks it can be done slowly but surely .
I would use a roof safety rope even for 1 story and limit the time to 1-2 hrs per day. Being older or not good idea to plan for accidental slip and fall. Old men die doing things like that in trees without safety equipment.
Absolutely informative. Great teaching video.
Never lay metal panels directly on shingle. The metal expands and contracts and it scratches the panels underneath causing premature rusting. You should have run furring strips every 2 feet.
it's how I done mine 11 years ago. haven't seen any problem yet
Robert Turner Unless synthetic was used ... it’s ok then
I thought the same thing. I wondered where his strips were
Not true, 18 years my metal roof has been on, directly over shingles...zero issues whatsoever
You don’t have to use furring strips if you don’t want to
Ignore all these couch potato roofers you did a great job. I would like to know if you have had any issues or anything you would’ve done differently i would like to do my roof one day and like you I’m no roofer I just like to learn all I can.
How's the roof holding up? After 2 years reflection would you do anything differently?
Did you happen to notice if the rain makes a lot of noise on the metal roof? I would use purlins and insulation because I would err on the side of quieter, as well as reflecting all the sun's heat and keeping the house much cooler and thus save money on a/c.
I've used caulk in the valley overlays the sticky tape is junk .1x4s would help the roof last longer. It's ok just understand it may cause premature rusting from the backside of the panel through to the front
You did a great job! For next time strap the roof every 2 ft, I would of extended that plumbstack abs so you did not have the bowl around the 3 inch abs, other that that you did a great job!
Could your post your materials list in full....did you order panels in precut lengths...'''screw length? ''' thx
Great job brother
Excellent, great looking job.
The metal strip you removed from the ridge was to keep both halves of your home together. You may want to check the level of your home.
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Yikes. Better to cut slots in it to provide ventilation, no? Or replace it with a slotted metal strip.
Lmfao please explain how that keeps the roof together!! You must work in construction bro. I'm a full time metal roofer for the last ten years including rain gutter/sheet metal. Your telling me that 24 gg piece of flat stock is going to keep a ridge together hahahaha. Your something else bro.
Christopher Compton it was a joke! LoL
He's right. That is 30 Guage metal nailed every 4 inches on both sides. It's code and structural. If you take it off your other options are lags or metal straps tying the two halves together.
Good job, like your video....I was waiting for you to jump in the pool....LOL
Run both of the valley pans all the way up and get them straight and tied together first. Then nail or screw them off. Pop a 2" line on both sides of the valley rib. Then you know exactly where to hold the level for a perfect line.
When I lived in a trailer I had a Mustang jacked up in my front yard. udin udin
..YOU DID IT MAN... PERFECT!! FIVE STARS!
You did a nice job my friend. I am still figuring out hoe i can do mine this summer. My roof is a bit steeper than yours and i dont want to kill myself.
Make sure to wipe the grit from your shoe soles before stepping onto the roof. I just wipe my shoes on the other pants leg, and NEVER get on a metal roof with any slope with dew on it.
Awesome video. Great work👌💪
This material under the ridge caps is a first for me. Didn't know it existed. I've only seen people cut the ridge caps to match the roofing material.
After doing over 10,000 squares of metal roofing think you done a good job. the things that I did a little different. not ducking the sheets underneath just use a vise grip at the top to hold it in place until screwed down. use a saw, nibbler and wiss green and red snips. And the closure strip they gave you to use on the ridge cap was horrible. I would of cut it to fit into the lows of the sheets.
Pre-drilling and the template, both great ideas!
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Good Job. One thing I would have done differently. I would have extended that vent pipe so that boot would not have to be pushed down so much.
Nice Job
Good Job!!!
magnetic sweeper ,great help , cheap
Thank you for sharing, nice video.
Just don't overtighten the Screws on Metal Roof if rubber grummets is squeezed to much, you are sure to have a leak a few years down the road....
Neopreme grommets on roof screws not rubber.
@@gerardjones7881 Rubber for sure. Been building pole barns for 15 years
23:20 installed the valley flashing wrong/backwards. If you're using more than one piece Valley flashing in any one valley you must run the last piece under the piece last installed assuming you're starting from the high point of the Valley, avoiding rain water running into the edge of the next piece instead of over it and on to the next peace.
Good job. It looks like you have "right hand" snips, get a set of left hand if you plan on doing more metal roofing.