1200 sq ft house.
built in 1952.
Cinder block construction.
Three 4/12 roofs.
5 miles inland from the west coast central FLORIDA.
Im adding rafter and collar ties. Vertical rafter supports. gable end supports. Hurricane straps.
Then I will hire someone to remove old shingle roof. Secure planking with 8D ring shank nails. Might use peel and stick. Then Id like a metal roof, although I might go shingle.
I dont have a lot of money, but i do want the strongest roof possible. I want my home to withstand the next big one that comes thru.
Is metal really that much stronger and longer lasting then shingles?
What is the best strongest type metal roof? Ive interviewed many contractors and each has a different opinion. The contractor im considering now says any roof all bets are off with wind over 80 miles per hour. Still metal is way better then shingles and that all that I need is galvalume with exposed fasteners. That standing seam is way more expensive and no better. That the exposed screws will never leak. Im doubtful.
Your thoughts?
tks,
pa
built in 1952.
Cinder block construction.
Three 4/12 roofs.
5 miles inland from the west coast central FLORIDA.
Im adding rafter and collar ties. Vertical rafter supports. gable end supports. Hurricane straps.
Then I will hire someone to remove old shingle roof. Secure planking with 8D ring shank nails. Might use peel and stick. Then Id like a metal roof, although I might go shingle.
I dont have a lot of money, but i do want the strongest roof possible. I want my home to withstand the next big one that comes thru.
Is metal really that much stronger and longer lasting then shingles?
What is the best strongest type metal roof? Ive interviewed many contractors and each has a different opinion. The contractor im considering now says any roof all bets are off with wind over 80 miles per hour. Still metal is way better then shingles and that all that I need is galvalume with exposed fasteners. That standing seam is way more expensive and no better. That the exposed screws will never leak. Im doubtful.
Your thoughts?
tks,
pa
