11 Reasons You Should NOT Buy a Metal Roof

What are some reasons you should not buy a metal roof and what type of home or building owner should consider a different roofing material for their project?
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Although metal roofing is a premium product that has excellent longevity, color options, and durability, not all building types or applications are a good fit for metal roofing. In today's video, Thad Barnette reveals 11 reasons why a homeowner or building owner may want to consider a different roofing material for their project. From aesthetics, to cost, to design, watch to learn what you should consider before buying a metal roof.
►Intro 00:00
►1. You don't have the budget for metal roofing 0:27
►2. Your roof design is not conducive to metal roofing 0:47
►3. You don't like the way metal roofing looks 1:28
►4. Your HOA doesn't allow metal roofs 1:57
►5. There's a lack of qualified installers in your area 2:33
►6. Your region receives excessive hail 3:21
►7. You're not staying in your home long-term 4:17
►8. You want a quick roof installation 4:51
►9. You want to avoid oil canning 5:23
►10. Your building contains contaminants that can corrode metal or paint 6:08
►11. You have specific color matching needs 6:39
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[@shawncummings4653]

As a 35 year metal roofer, I can give you 11 reasons to install a metal roof. And many metal roof systems are designed for low pitch roofing.

[@timfarry7071]

After installing and using both shingle and metal roofing, I'll never do any other roof besides steel in the future. They are MUCH better in all ways (at least in Canada.) 25 year shingles only lasted 10 years. Metal roofs last over 50 years. With the price of installation rising every year, it's far better to bite the bullet and get it done right the first time, then forget about it the rest of your life. I loved the fact that snow slid right off too, too much weight on a roof can damage buildings, especially older ones. I had a tree limb fall on the roof and all it did was dent the steel. It would have put a hole in a shingle roof. You'll never have a leak with a steel roof once it's done right. Shingles can seem good, but slowly leak, damaging roof and underlayment, and eventually drywall. One friend of mine had leaks go down through the walls through three floors. I installed a steel roof and that solved that problem. Sure some roofs are trickier than others, but that's a job that only has to be done once. Shingles need to be done every 10-20 years, so a complicated roof needs to be done again and again. I love steel so much I ripped off the rotten flat roof on my travel trailer and installed a steel pitched roof. No more problems with water damage for as long as I live! There are some reasons to buy a metal roof. Oh, do it yourself and save a tonne of money, it's not that difficult. You can even find manufacturers that offer "2nds" or miscut sales, bringing the cost down to comparable with shingles.

[@markmcintire3401]

My home is 197 years old. This standing seam roof has been on this house before me. I have know idea when it was installed. I was 1 1/2 old when my parents bought this farm and this is the most reliable roof I could ever ask for. It’s been repainted 3 times. My opinion, it the only kind of roof I would ever have.

[@Czurovec]

Can you tell me more about this painting process? Do you contract this out?

[@Teena-yi9xw]

Thank you Chad ! Looking to do a metal roof this spring. Subscribed to your channel to gather info. Another informative video. Thanks for sharing

[@pe4153]

I always love great unbiased information that'll help me make the best decision. Thanks

[@jennifersmith3671]

thank you I appreciate this information. I live in Georgia. It rains really hard and most of the houses we have purchased. The roof doesn’t seem to be a sound as we like going into our forever home worst but thinking about switching over to a metal roof

[@MrMartinae06]

I'm in northern Virginia, what are some products that you would recommend? anything to avoid? I know a steel of at least 24 gauge thickness with the impact resistance rating, but anything else I should look for?

[@YT-BenG]

I would recommend checking around for a textured metal,it doesn't glare in sun an you can walk it (not slick) an it looks really good

[@JaneDoe-vi5yc]

We love our metal roof. But some of our neighbors don't because they cause glare. What can we do ro reduce the glare?

[@anonanonymous1988]

You could probably use a paint that doesn't reflect light... that might affect the temperature, though. I'd check with the manufacturer first.

[@YT-BenG]

Just stop using smooth metal,textured metal is the only metal i work with,check with your suppliers, you can walk it on 8/12 an it dont oil can

[@Divergentpath]

I will install metal on my home no matter what. No matter what.

[@rdk162]

Says a guy who sells shingles

[@user-pu2ho4ip3d]

Don't buy a metal roof. Because it's already been on a roof. Buy new metal and put it on the roof.