Roof > Car

"FKA-RacecaR" (FKA-RacecaR) 04/08/2015 at 14:34 • Filed to: None

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My plans for a Lexus LS460 have been put on hold. We just signed some papers for a metal roof to be put onto our house and garage. I'm excited about the roof, but bummed because that means I'll have to wait about another year for my Lexus purchase.

Oh well, this roof should last me the rest of my lifetime, so its all good.

Not our house, but that is the color of metal roof we picked.

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > FKA-RacecaR 04/08/2015 at 14:37

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Yeah, I know those feels. Had to give up a chance at a very nice 5 door Land Rover IIa 109 due to house expenses. Le sigh, the problem of not being an independently wealthy adult.

djmt1 > FKA-RacecaR 04/08/2015 at 14:39

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I'm in a similar situation.

Except it is my ceiling and the car is a Honda Civic.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > FKA-RacecaR 04/08/2015 at 14:40

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Metal roof is nice in the rain. My grandparents have one and it takes a bit to get used to

HammerheadFistpunch > FKA-RacecaR 04/08/2015 at 14:40

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why metal over traditional? pros? cons? we are roof shopping.

Party-vi > FKA-RacecaR 04/08/2015 at 14:42

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Any reason for a standing seam metal roof? What span are your panel? Fold? I NEED DEETS!!!

nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul > HammerheadFistpunch 04/08/2015 at 14:42

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you can toss lunch meat on it during the summer and make some killer sammiches

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > FKA-RacecaR 04/08/2015 at 14:43

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Huh.. another Oppo that don't hate Lexus but actually want one. Cool beans :)

Hope you'll get your LS460 someday soon.

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > HammerheadFistpunch 04/08/2015 at 14:44

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Longevity, I believe the warranty on those roofs are around 50 years. Don't have one, but am doing the research as my roof comes up for a change in about 5 years.

For Sweden > FKA-RacecaR 04/08/2015 at 14:44

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But the car comes with a roof.

HammerheadFistpunch > TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. 04/08/2015 at 14:46

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what about the cons? just more expensive?

Textured Soy Protein > FKA-RacecaR 04/08/2015 at 14:49

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For some reason that just looks odd to me.

Party-vi > HammerheadFistpunch 04/08/2015 at 14:50

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Expensive, expensive to repair, and you can't walk on them. The benefit is they last for-almost-ever, weigh less than traditional shingle roofs, and the finish options can help cut energy bills.

CalzoneGolem > For Sweden 04/08/2015 at 14:51

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Mine didn't.

CalzoneGolem > FKA-RacecaR 04/08/2015 at 14:51

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At least you scored some free hot fries.

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > HammerheadFistpunch 04/08/2015 at 14:51

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Very expensive, can be noisy in the rain and is heavier than a normal roof. Also can get dented so probably not as great if you live in an area with high probability of hail.

For Sweden > CalzoneGolem 04/08/2015 at 14:51

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Did you not have the coupon?

CalzoneGolem > For Sweden 04/08/2015 at 14:53

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I didn't even know there was one!

sellphones2493 > FKA-RacecaR 04/08/2015 at 14:53

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That looks spectacular.

sellphones2493 > TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. 04/08/2015 at 14:53

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What if it hails?

desertdog5051 > HammerheadFistpunch 04/08/2015 at 15:00

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This may be of help. I opted to go with shingles because I do not intend to be in this house for 20-30 years.

http://www.builderonline.com/products/produ…

BaconSandwich is tasty. > sellphones2493 04/08/2015 at 15:00

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It probably maintains integrity better than asphalt in hail.

BaconSandwich is tasty. > djmt1 04/08/2015 at 15:00

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Yikes. That's definitely not good.

FKA-RacecaR > sellphones2493 04/08/2015 at 15:02

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That what insurance is for. The guy we are dealing with said to let our insurance guy know about it. Then if it gets hail damage, or damage from something else, it is covered, just like a shingle roof.

FKA-RacecaR > Party-vi 04/08/2015 at 15:05

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Standing seam in compared to what? To shingles? Because this house we will live in forever, and I don't want to have to pay for a roof every 15-20 years. Or standing seam compared to other metal (exposed)? The covered fasteners helps protect them so I don't have to go up there and replace screws/fasteners every 5-10 years. The longevity, as well as lower maintenance, is more in a standing seam.

I think the span is 14".

Fold? Not sure what that is.

FKA-RacecaR > TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. 04/08/2015 at 15:06

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Our roof is going on top of our shingles, with a layer in between the two. So we will most likely not hear much from heavy rains.

djmt1 > BaconSandwich is tasty. 04/08/2015 at 15:06

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No it isn't. British winters weren't nice nor the spring or the autumn or the summer. Seriously if you are building houses in England the one thing you must guarantee is a waterproof roof.

505Turbeaux > FKA-RacecaR 04/08/2015 at 15:07

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sharp looking roof right there. If I didn't pump 160k into buying my house outright and about 20 into maintaining it the past few years who is the hell knows what I would have in the driveway

Sethersm > HammerheadFistpunch 04/08/2015 at 15:09

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Metal is much, much less likely to catch fire as a result of wildfire sparks... if you live in wildfire country.

Party-vi > FKA-RacecaR 04/08/2015 at 15:10

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Fold is the angle of the seam used to piece the panels together you usually have a 90 degree fold (usually single-lock) or 180 degree fold (double-lock). The roofs we install have requirements for 180 degree folds.

Sethersm > BaconSandwich is tasty. 04/08/2015 at 15:10

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Yep, while hail can dent it, it is less likely to cause leaks than with asphalt.

HammerheadFistpunch > Sethersm 04/08/2015 at 15:10

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Not really, I am at the base of a canyon in the nations 2nd driest state during a record drought....but if fire is making it anywhere near my house then its a loss already cause the neighborhood is going to be on fire.

Discerning > FKA-RacecaR 04/08/2015 at 15:15

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Could be worse. I had to back out of buying a home recently. It was taking too long and temporary housing was far too expensive. Maybe next year.

7:07 > FKA-RacecaR 04/08/2015 at 15:18

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Bonus: fridge magnet decorations

Dr_Watson > FKA-RacecaR 04/08/2015 at 15:30

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Spent a summer in my youth installing those roofs. They're pretty good, but holy hell they get hot in the sun. If you ever go up there be ready, the old Agassi tennis shoes I had would stick to the surface on the brown ones by mid-day.

FKA-RacecaR > Party-vi 04/08/2015 at 15:45

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I have no idea...apparently I did not know what questions to ask. HAHA!

Party-vi > FKA-RacecaR 04/08/2015 at 15:47

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If they gave you a quote it should be on there somewhere. Not really a big deal I was just curious is all. I'm installing standing seam metal roofs on two buildings right now.