Very nice. You said something that most folks don't realize. The lighter or more reflective the roof is the better, especially in hotter climates. I see people installing dark green all the time here in Florida and I'm guessing they don't realize how inefficient it is. With electricity prices on the rise, a lighter color will save a lot of money in the long run.
@kfox66 Thanks for the kind comments. I very much agree on the light colored roofs. My company does mainly architect driven work so I only have so much influence on the roof color and I always try hard to get my clients & architects to understand why lighter is better in our hot/humid climate. Check out my newer video where I'm showing off an "Energy Star White" roof. That's even more reflective than Galvalume! Thanks again, Matt Risinger
@FriendlyGeekClassics Excellent question. The same durability advantages apply to metal in your climate, but you would want to verify color & install details for your climate zone. A Wisconsin install is very different requirements than a Texas install. No ice here! Matt Risinger
Great video. I think almost everyone should go with metal roof. I noticed you mentioned that the cost is double an asphalt, but that's one thing I don't understand. Is your labor cost higher for a metal roof? It seems to me to go up faster. Material costs are higher, but not double. What gives?
@jdat747 This is a rough cost difference in Austin TX. I'm not sure what the breakdown between materials & labor would be but I would guess it is partly materials and partly labor. Matt
@luvkountry Good point. My video is primarily aimed for people in a similar Hot/Humid climate like here in Austin, TX. If you are in a snow prone climate zone you'd likely want a fully adhered ice/water shield underlayment. Thanks for commenting! Matt Risinger
@johnlvs2run Stainless must be really expensive. Is galvalume worse than galvanized metal for rainwater harvesting? I would think it would be a little better, plus the paint coating covers the zinc doesn't it? I'll have to look into it...
Matt, I recently watched a video showing a metal roof that was ripped off in a tornado because it wasn't attached properly. The building was masonry and otherwise withstood the storm. Can you explain what might have happened to cause the failure and what your company does to prevent something like that from happening? Thanks.
@pxyvision001 I've not had a chance to see that video but I can tell you that a metal snap lock roof would withstand wind much better than a comp shingle roof. This roof is screwed down to the decking and would only be prone to uplift at the panel edge where it meets the eves. Matt
@pxyvision001 Ummm...the eNTIRE roofing system was ripped off- framing, sheathing and covering...not ONLY the metal roof(covering)...note the process: tornado( a LOW-Pressure strom system, as is a hurricane) sweeps over and the wind forces as well as higher pressure differential within the structure caused the roof system to explode OUTWARD...NO ROOF is designed to withstand this...once the roof was gone ther pressures equalize and the bearing walls remain, but without windows, typical event.
Our metal roof was installed over insulation which helps with energy consumption and quiets the metal. Almost no noise. Our roof costs about $1000 more than a conventional roof. We also get a 15% discount from our insurance Co. , they consider it a permanent roof.
Very nice. You said something that most folks don't realize. The lighter or more reflective the roof is the better, especially in hotter climates. I see people installing dark green all the time here in Florida and I'm guessing they don't realize how inefficient it is. With electricity prices on the rise, a lighter color will save a lot of money in the long run.
kfox66 1 month ago
@kfox66 Thanks for the kind comments. I very much agree on the light colored roofs. My company does mainly architect driven work so I only have so much influence on the roof color and I always try hard to get my clients & architects to understand why lighter is better in our hot/humid climate. Check out my newer video where I'm showing off an "Energy Star White" roof. That's even more reflective than Galvalume! Thanks again, Matt Risinger
MattRisinger 1 month ago
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giang180573 3 months ago
what kind of metal roof do you suggest for wisconsin?
FriendlyGeekClassics 4 months ago
@FriendlyGeekClassics Excellent question. The same durability advantages apply to metal in your climate, but you would want to verify color & install details for your climate zone. A Wisconsin install is very different requirements than a Texas install. No ice here! Matt Risinger
MattRisinger 4 months ago
Great video. I think almost everyone should go with metal roof. I noticed you mentioned that the cost is double an asphalt, but that's one thing I don't understand. Is your labor cost higher for a metal roof? It seems to me to go up faster. Material costs are higher, but not double. What gives?
jdat747 4 months ago
@jdat747 This is a rough cost difference in Austin TX. I'm not sure what the breakdown between materials & labor would be but I would guess it is partly materials and partly labor. Matt
MattRisinger 4 months ago
I got a 22 gauge galvalume Klip Rib roof for 75 a square. Clips were about 80 cents each (half of retail). boommmb diggity.
MovingUpp 4 months ago
Snow and ice build-up can cause dams to form and can actually cause those snap seams to become submerged underwater..
Water will penetrate those seams...and drip, drip, drip.
May be good in a warm climate where there is little frost, snow and melting taking place..
luvkountry 5 months ago
@luvkountry Good point. My video is primarily aimed for people in a similar Hot/Humid climate like here in Austin, TX. If you are in a snow prone climate zone you'd likely want a fully adhered ice/water shield underlayment. Thanks for commenting! Matt Risinger
MattRisinger 5 months ago
Doesn't metal roofing increase the risk of lightening strikes to a home?
1971SuperLead 10 months ago
Stainless steel roofs are excellent for rainwater harvesting.
However, galvalum is coated with zinc, that makes it undesirable.
johnlvs2run 1 year ago
@johnlvs2run Stainless must be really expensive. Is galvalume worse than galvanized metal for rainwater harvesting? I would think it would be a little better, plus the paint coating covers the zinc doesn't it? I'll have to look into it...
notoriouslizw 9 months ago
Order an Norwegian sheetmetal worker to do your roofing, then it will NOT blow away :)
rakkern29 1 year ago
The video is on YouTube "Eco-Block House Survives Tornado: live storm chaser footage"
pxyvision001 1 year ago
Matt, I recently watched a video showing a metal roof that was ripped off in a tornado because it wasn't attached properly. The building was masonry and otherwise withstood the storm. Can you explain what might have happened to cause the failure and what your company does to prevent something like that from happening? Thanks.
pxyvision001 1 year ago
@pxyvision001 I've not had a chance to see that video but I can tell you that a metal snap lock roof would withstand wind much better than a comp shingle roof. This roof is screwed down to the decking and would only be prone to uplift at the panel edge where it meets the eves. Matt
MattRisinger 1 year ago
@pxyvision001 Ummm...the eNTIRE roofing system was ripped off- framing, sheathing and covering...not ONLY the metal roof(covering)...note the process: tornado( a LOW-Pressure strom system, as is a hurricane) sweeps over and the wind forces as well as higher pressure differential within the structure caused the roof system to explode OUTWARD...NO ROOF is designed to withstand this...once the roof was gone ther pressures equalize and the bearing walls remain, but without windows, typical event.
gatorbuilt 7 months ago
Our metal roof was installed over insulation which helps with energy consumption and quiets the metal. Almost no noise. Our roof costs about $1000 more than a conventional roof. We also get a 15% discount from our insurance Co. , they consider it a permanent roof.
tworth1953 1 year ago 5
Will it be a lot noisier when hailing?
JasonECI 2 years ago