The seller stated that basically a new roof had been built over the old roof. Little 2x2s had been laid on top of the old roof to which the metal shingles had been nailed (good thing I don't walk roofs; that roof probably would have been destroyed). There were no exposed nails on the slope side, but every nail was visible on these edges.
Roof is nine years old and seller claims it has a 50-year transferable warranty.
Would appreciate some comments or more information. Thanks.
Originally Posted By: jpope This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
rray wrote:
I'm always uncomfortable seeing exposed nails on a roof:
As well you should be. Exposed fasteners are always a no-no. Not too critical in our drier climate (can you believe I said that considering our current conditions), but always a potential for leaks.
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Originally Posted By: Blaine Wiley This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I put a link on the other board for you Russel, before I saw your post here. It may be able to help you. I’d post it here, but I’m on a different computer and can’t remember it. Sucks to get old!
Originally Posted By: pdacey This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
jpope wrote:
Exposed fasteners are always a no-no.
Actually, most standing seam metal roof systems have exposed fasteners at the ridge cap and other transitions. They have to be manufacturer spec and have the rubber washer under the head, but they are still exposed.
Originally Posted By: jpope This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
pdacey wrote:
Actually, most standing seam metal roof systems have exposed fasteners at the ridge cap and other transitions. They have to be manufacturer spec and have the rubber washer under the head, but they are still exposed.
There are many systems where the fasteners are left exposed, but I stand firm, exposed fasteners are leak potentials.
Obviously, some applications are better than others, but even the aluminum nails with the rubber washer will eventually fail if left exposed to weather and sunlight.
-- Jeff Pope
JPI Home Inspection Service
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Originally Posted By: sbyrnes This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I’ve been doing a little research on metal roofs since I was looking at putting one on my house. The coating is a spray coating made to resemble the asphalt look. They come in several different styles with as many colors to boot, and most have a minimum of a 50 yr warrantee. I have still been trying to find a company or a site that explains the exact way they are installed, but no luck so far.
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Originally Posted By: ssmith3 This post was automatically imported from our archived forum. I have had this roof system on my house since 1971. It has never leaked and I do have some nails that have come out like in RR picture. You can walk this roof but you MUST stay in the valleys of the shingles. I live on the top of a hill where I have EXTREME winds at certain times of the year and have seen the neighbors asphalt shingles fly off. Also I have “Open Space” on 2 sides of my property so it is also a fire protection.
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