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Refoofing a flat roof

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Hi. I have a nice wood shop that has completely flat roof. It has leaked for a few years and we are having to replace some of the joice, and then re cover with 1/2" plywood. The previous roof was tar paper, tar and pea gravel and I don't want to do that again. The second story of our home looks out over this roof so I would like it to be attractive. I like the way vertical seam metal roofs look and hope one might work in my aplication. Also, I am hoping it might not be too expensive. Is this too much to ask of a metal roof? What do you folks suggest?
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5/29/2005
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There are standing seam metal roofs which can work on roofs as low pitched as 1/4" in 12". This requires what is called a "field-seamed" or "mechanically-seamed" or "field lock" type of panel though meaning the pans are fastened to the roof and then crimped using a special seaming machine. You will need an experienced commercial metal roofing contractor for this type of work. Todd Miller
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5/30/2005
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OK... So, when searching for a qualified metal roofing contractor in my area, (which is Ventura California), what or how do I look for the right guy? Yellow pages, or maybe I find the right roof material manufacturer and they will know of a qualified installer? What Manufacturing companys would make a metal roofing system that would be good for my very very flat roof?
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6/5/2005
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We have a couple of member manufacturers who I believe can help you with product and with an iinstaller: Custom-Bilt Metals (based ina Chino, CA) and ATAS Int'l (based in Allentown, PA), Todd Miller
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6/6/2005
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I have the same problem except I am in El Paso, TX. Any recommended installer here?
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12/3/2005
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Steve, I believe I have a contractor in mind for you. Please email direct to me at my office -- [email protected] -- and when I am back in my office next week I will look up and email you his contact info. Todd Miller
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We live in south Florida and would need to replace our patio flat roof and would like to use metal/copper. The roof was destroyed in the hurricane and we need to rebuild part of it. Can you recommend a source of metal roofing materials and a contractor in the Fort Lauderdale area. Thanks.
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I do not know of anyone with particular copper / flat expertise in your area but have you used the Find A Contractor section of this site to see who may be in your area? Todd Miller
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1/12/2006
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