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RideSlow's avatar
RideSlow
Explorer
Jul 22, 2015

99 S & S metal roof

Repair wood underneath, and replace metal. Roof is sagging just a bit where the A/C sits. I am figuring that something is weakened, that I didn't see, and one of those bumps on our last trip did it in. Did a google search for metal roof replace, and didn't immediately find anything. (Usually that is the quick way I find stuff here.)

I figure I will get it all under cover, start pulling off stuff, and put a new roof on. And new wood underneath. Not going to be fun. Links to similar work would be appreciated.
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  • RideSlow's avatar
    RideSlow
    Explorer
    Jul 27, 2015
    Metal roof is aluminum. When I went up to tarp it (rain in the PNW, fancy that) I saw the roof is not bowed or sagging, so whatever is wrong is under. I won't be able to start on this until the end of August, but I will post pics of whatever I find.
  • Jfet's avatar
    Jfet
    Explorer
    Jul 23, 2015
    RideSlow wrote:
    Jfet wrote:
    I didn't know S&S used metal roof...interesting.

    We built our custom truck camper's roof using 0.040 aluminum roof coil, which perhaps could be an option for you? It comes in 102" wide by whatever length you need and is not really expensive (maybe $11 to $13 a linear foot). We purchased it at a local commercial truck/trailer supply store.


    Not sure what kind of metal it is. Just assumed some sort of tin, will magnet test tonight. I am just down the road from you, which supply house did you use?


    I did a quick search through the receipts and can't find the one for the roof coil (there are around 300 so probably missed it). I think it was Western Trailer Supply in downtown Seattle.
  • RideSlow's avatar
    RideSlow
    Explorer
    Jul 23, 2015
    Jfet wrote:
    I didn't know S&S used metal roof...interesting.

    We built our custom truck camper's roof using 0.040 aluminum roof coil, which perhaps could be an option for you? It comes in 102" wide by whatever length you need and is not really expensive (maybe $11 to $13 a linear foot). We purchased it at a local commercial truck/trailer supply store.


    Not sure what kind of metal it is. Just assumed some sort of tin, will magnet test tonight. I am just down the road from you, which supply house did you use?
  • Jfet's avatar
    Jfet
    Explorer
    Jul 23, 2015
    I didn't know S&S used metal roof...interesting.

    We built our custom truck camper's roof using 0.040 aluminum roof coil, which perhaps could be an option for you? It comes in 102" wide by whatever length you need and is not really expensive (maybe $11 to $13 a linear foot). We purchased it at a local commercial truck/trailer supply store.
  • 805gregg's avatar
    805gregg
    Explorer
    Jul 23, 2015
    Aluminum roofs are actually better, as long as it's white or white coated
  • Super_Dave's avatar
    Super_Dave
    Explorer
    Jul 22, 2015
    Not specific to metal roofs but have read a few threads over time where AC condensation or improper flashing at time of AC install allowed moisture intrusion around the opening. End result was roof wood rot. I would take AC off first and see what you see.

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