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How to give a metal shed a new look? Adding shingles to a metal roof.?

Posted by admin in Metal roofing materials on 12 14th, 2009

I would like to update my metal shed to match my house. I would like the roof to be black, to match my black shingles. The roof on the shed is not completely flat, some ridges from the design. I would like to apply a black material to it but I’m not sure if shingles are the best idea. Would shingles be too heavy for a metal roof? it’s 10′ x 14′.

Here is a photo of the shed off the lowes website: http://images.lowes.com/product/026862/026862100245.jpg

What is the best material to apply to the metal roof and what would I use to attach it?

thanks

You will not be able to put shingles down directly onto the metal roof due to the ridges in it. As an alternative, you could put plywood on top of the metal roof probably and then shingles on the plywood. Might be more than you’d want to spend just to have them match though, good luck!

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i need to replace the roof on my mobile home. what kind of roofing materials are commonly used?

Posted by admin in Roofing Materials on 12 14th, 2009

Anyone familiar with replacing the roofing on mobile homes? What are the industry standards for, materials used, and replacement techniques?

What type of questions should I be asking the contractor when they come to price the job? and what are the answers to the questions so I know the contractor knows what he is doing?

I live in Connecticut so I need something that will stand up to heat and cold. what products are used?

Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

it depends on the type of existing roof.
Hud governs mobile homes and they determine what materials are acceptable for a shingled roof one layer of 25 year shingles will keep you within dead load specs. if you have a tin roof the best alternative als accepted by many states is an |EPDM membrane either white or black. Insulation can be added as well and it will remain within weight specs. A "roofover" with trusses and decking that is supported by the home is not acceptable for houses after 1973 when HUD took over.Prior to that your local building official will have to make a judgement. a self supporting shell is acceptable but often can be expensive.

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