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I am currently looking into tin roofs. They seem to last a long time, and are water proof. The only real problems I foresee is how loud the rain would be on them, and hte wind tearing them off. All of which with a little creativity I can get through. Any other thoughts that I might have missed. Thanks.
matty
matty
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Re: any thoughts about tin roofs
Mon, January 8, 2007 - 3:44 PMhow are you going to insulate it matt? it might be hard to fasten it down because the tin is only so wide and you need nailers every so often.good lucklet us know how you make out. -
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Tue, January 9, 2007 - 1:20 PMSame way you insulate it with canvass i sappose, shouldnt be much different if figure, i will have to use thicker insulation to block out some of the sound it makes, not sure yet though I am going to draw it up and look for things that might not work. Idea's?
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Mon, January 8, 2007 - 4:44 PMWhy not polycarbonate panels? -
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Re: any thoughts about tin roofs
Tue, January 9, 2007 - 1:19 PMI donot know much about that stuff, i am looking for somthing that lasts a long time and doesnt give off off gases>
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Re: any thoughts about tin roofs
Tue, January 9, 2007 - 2:52 PMCheck them out at the lowes website. They are supposed to last 25 years and can be cut with knife or saw. Also they make clear panels for sky lights. I am re doing my workshop roof with these. panels come in various sizes, are very strong too. The real qustionis can they be adapted to fit a conical roof?
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Tue, January 9, 2007 - 4:11 PMwell matt so far ive used canvus. those blue poly tarps. swiming pool cover worked best i think.,and you can buy the solar cover already insulated. afew other ideas i have thought about are rubber roll roofing. and pvc shower pan liner. let me know what ya come up with ok
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Re: any thoughts about tin roofs
Tue, January 9, 2007 - 8:52 PMThey are really noisy, they can leak, and they are not very insulative; never used them on a yurt, but not sure how the circular design would work . . .
