Shingle or Metel roof

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Don D. - 25 Oct 2005 15:03 GMT

We are building a shelter and tack room for the horses and I am debating on
metal or shingle roof. Based on a tack room 16x20 and shelter 24x80, which
would be less expensive. I would still have a wooden under side for ether
or.

We get high dust devils that go through. We will not have a high pitch on
the roofs either.

Thanks for any input coming.

Don D.

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M&S - 25 Oct 2005 22:12 GMT

> We are building a shelter and tack room for the horses and I am debating on
> metal or shingle roof. Based on a tack room 16x20 and shelter 24x80, which
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> Don D.

If you are going with a painted galvalume roof (not the super thin farm
panels) the metal roof will be more expensive. Around here
(mid-atlantic) classic rib metal, which is screwed down using screws
with neoprene washers, is running 2.00/lf for non-warrantied metal. This
equals about 67.00/square for the sheet material. This doesnt include
fasteners and accessories(ridge, rake trim, etc.). More than likely you
can get asphalt shingles, fasteners, and other needed stuffs for that
amount.

Both have effectively the same cosmetic lifespan however with regular
maintenance the metal roof will outlast a shingled roof by four to five
times though it of course wont look as good as the day it was installed.
With regular painting after 20 years or so a metal roof will last
lifetimes but many dont like the look of a metal roof that has been
re-coated with a roller.

Mark

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Matt Whiting - 25 Oct 2005 22:39 GMT

> We are building a shelter and tack room for the horses and I am debating on
> metal or shingle roof. Based on a tack room 16x20 and shelter 24x80, which
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> Thanks for any input coming.

Probably depends on where you live. I'm not sure the materials prices
are all that consistent around the country. I live in PA and here
asphalt shingles are about the lowest cost option. Metal is probably
50% more costly, but then again metal will likely last 50 years compared
to 20 or so for shingles.

Matt

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Dan Deckert - 26 Oct 2005 04:47 GMT

Go metal for the duration

Dan

> We are building a shelter and tack room for the horses and I am debating on
> metal or shingle roof. Based on a tack room 16x20 and shelter 24x80, which
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> Don D.

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Borg hater - 26 Oct 2005 11:54 GMT

The horses will like not being pelted by large hail. Get a metal roof. For
me, it was easier to apply than composition shingles.

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> We are building a shelter and tack room for the horses and I am debating on
> metal or shingle roof. Based on a tack room 16x20 and shelter 24x80, which
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> Don D.

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Don D. - 26 Oct 2005 15:53 GMT

I was thinking metal also for the lifespan and if any rusting would start I
have a gravity sprayer for touch ups in the future. I know it will cost more
up front but it will pay off in the long run.
Would I use Ply wood or OSB for the underside and should I still use felt
for a moisture barrier?

Don D.

> We are building a shelter and tack room for the horses and I am debating
> on metal or shingle roof. Based on a tack room 16x20 and shelter 24x80,
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> Don D.

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Bob Morrison - 26 Oct 2005 16:34 GMT

In a previous post Don D. wrote...

> I was thinking metal also for the lifespan and if any rusting would start I
> have a gravity sprayer for touch ups in the future. I know it will cost more
> up front but it will pay off in the long run.
> Would I use Ply wood or OSB for the underside and should I still use felt
> for a moisture barrier?

Don:

You might look at some of the so-called "snap rib" type metal roof panels.
There are no exposed fasteners, so this is essentially a permanent roof.

I recommend using plywood or OSB with a 30# felt under the metal,
especially if you are using a "snap rib" roof. This type of roof has very
little horizontal shear value, so the wood sheathing is required in order
to give your building some lateral strength.

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R L Morrison Engineering Co
Structural & Civil Engineering
Poulsbo WA

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Dan Deckert - 27 Oct 2005 15:17 GMT

> In a previous post Don D. wrote...
> > I was thinking metal also for the lifespan and if any rusting would start I
> > have a gravity sprayer for touch ups in the future. I know it will cost more

> You might look at some of the so-called "snap rib" type metal roof panels.
> There are no exposed fasteners, so this is essentially a permanent roof.

Called Standing Seam and referred to as SSR in the industry Bob.
Standing Seam Roof.

For his app, I 'd just stick with standard roofing panels & stay away from
the SSR because of costs.

Dan

> I recommend using plywood or OSB with a 30# felt under the metal,
> especially if you are using a "snap rib" roof. This type of roof has very
> little horizontal shear value, so the wood sheathing is required in order
> to give your building some lateral strength.

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