Best flashing and patch options for commercial metal roofs
WEBAug 5, 2022 · The best option for an easy to use flashing and patch for commercial metal roofs is GAF Acrylic Flashing with a fleece strip. GAF Acrylic Flashing is a self-adhesive, flexible flashing material designed for use on a variety of roofing substrates, including metal. It is UV resistant, waterproof, and has a strong adhesive backing for a secure bond.
Skylight in metal roofing - Contractor Talk
WEBJun 17, 2009 · Does anyone know what is the best method to flash around a Velux skylight, 2' x 4', in a metal roof? The slope is 6:12. The roof is sheet metal, full length of the roof.
Torch down roofing over metal | Contractor Talk - Professional ...
WEBJan 29, 2011 · With my past experience in owning mobile homes and dealing with the roofing issues that I have had, along with the customers request that we keep the cost of repairs to a minimum, I advised that they go with "Torch Down" roofing. (Of course I feel that a metal roof on a post frame structure, over the mobile, would be by far the best:thumbup ...
Trimming metal roof back with no rusting - Contractor Talk
WEBNov 30, 2016 · Galvanizing material doesn't move. A clean edge (or polished edge) will have less surface area to rust, and the existing galvanizing material on the metal will prevent the rust creep. A sheer or nibbler will be cleaner, and not have hot metal sparks that can in-bead into surrounding surfaces which will rust and appear to be as if its the base ...
Best Roofing Tool Belts - Contractor Talk
WEBJan 6, 2013 · Best Roofing Tool Belts Jump to Latest 32K views 16 replies 11 participants last post by JRVROOFING Jan 19, 2013
Out of square metal roof install help - Contractor Talk
WEBFeb 3, 2012 · Thanks for all of the input. I always square to the eave and the metal is 12 inch wide standing seam. I would like to know if anyone recommends doing a square up on the roof when doing the bid to see if I should order longer panels than necessary to accomodate for the out of square condition.
Re-roofing a geodesic dome.. - Contractor Talk
WEBMar 12, 2010 · Basically, roofing comes in two forms (metal and shingles). The metal comes in sheets that are 42 inches wide by 10 feet long, and asphalt shingles come in bundles of 26. The task of estimating is, perhaps, as crucial to the job as the application of the material. You need to choose metal sheets or asphalt shingles.
Cutting metal roofing with grinder? - Contractor Talk
WEBMar 13, 2015 · The science behind shearing metal and cutting metal with a saw is. When use tin snips or a shear you sacrifice the edge where the galvanizing of the metal is rolled during the shearing resealing the edge. Where when using a saw with a blade or abrasive wheel you tear the metal during cutting leaving a raw edge that will rust.
metal roof coating | Contractor Talk - Professional Construction …
WEBFeb 8, 2007 · An Alkyd primer is a better bet for acrylic based metal roof coatings. Acrylic on metal is best left for moderate climates and perhaps metal roofs previously coated with asphalt-based coatings. Solvent based SEBS thermoplastic rubber based coatings are your best bet. They are highly impermeable averageing less than .2 perms.
Metal Roof leaking at every screw...ideas? - Contractor Talk
WEBMay 28, 2010 · all metal pole barns without rigid foam directly under the metal roofing, and/or very good ventilation will condense inside and really cause a problem making it appear like it's leaking when really it's condensing and dripping off the screw points. my roofer just built a shop, metal pole barn at his location and they used the 1" …