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the roof is only about 5 years old, at least that is what the inspector thought when I purchased the house last winter, so the shingles are in good shape. So with that I assume that the underlayment is the issue.
I just read an article about the standing seam metal roofs and that you can get them raised to 2.5 inches, but even then when I have snow pile up on the roof it is a lot higher than 2 inches = exposure to leaks. So now I am torn.
I am a local roofer coming over next week to give me his opinion and estimate, so it will be interesting to hear what he says compared to what I have heard on here.
Cool; please let us know how it turns out! be sure to get on the net, particularly to manufacturer's websites to get some information about products and low slope applications. the ARMA website has an ask an expert link in the residential section, a metal roofing material manufacturer's website may have something similar.
I brought out a roofer to inspect everything the other day. He added something that I didnt think of. Because of the pitch and locale he would do a rubber roof with insulation board, he would guarantee no leaks for 10 years. He also mentioned using the Grace ice/ water on the entire thing but because of the weather extremes/expansion and contracting he cant promise that the nail holes stay sealed through the Grace for more than 2-3 years.
He did mention that it wont be the best looking thing, but i would rather stay dry and that part of the roof is barely visible anyway.
Would you guys do this route? I havent received the estimate yet but does anyone know what i am looking at for a 20x30 rubber roof with insulation board?
Thanks, Jeff
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