Trailer House Metal Roofing

Timelapse of metal roofing install on mobile home trailer.

Trailer house metal roofing. Metal roofing materials cost about 1 000 2 000 for a single wide or 1 800 3 000 for a double wide depending on size of unit and manufacturer and are designed to last a lifetime. Please subscribe to my channel and also follow me cowboywade on instagram i have an ebay page. Position the first sheet of metal flush against the edge of the house making sure there is 4 inches of overhang on each side. Secure the corrugated metal sheet using a drill and 3 inch deck screws to attach the metal to the furring strips.

Regarded by some as the best option of all installing a corrugated metal roof involves cutting and fitting sheets of corrugated roofing available at home centers onto wood battens installed against the old roof. Metal roofs may be installed over an existing roof with or without a diyer adding insulation in between. Metal roofs come with enormous benefits and no minimal downsides. Fresh seal around the vents on your new mobile home roof.

The old metal roofing found on bowstring shaped roof is usually a tin of sorts that is very thin. In addition to being easy to work with metal roofs can add value to your mobile home. The only possible downside for some is a higher upfront cost. Compared to an asphalt roof on a 1 200 square foot single story home costing 4 200 to 8 500 metal roofs cost 8 400 to 19 000.

Keep in mind however that the insulating layer of a metal roof does increase the thickness of the roof by several inches which in turn will increase the height of your mobile home. It is easily damaged. Metal roofing costs between 5 50 to 14 per square foot installed vs. Insulated metal products can cost around 3 000 4 000 for a single wide or 7 800 8 000 for a double wide according to costhelper.

It is recommended to replace an older mobile home roof with a metal roof product that is flat or standing seamed. There are a couple of different metal roofing systems used on mobile home roof overs. This is mainly due to the fact that metal roof kits come at a higher upfront cost. Openings around vent pipes are carefully sealed with roofing cement.

Metal roofs can also improve the value of your mobile home while potentially lowering your insurance premium. Metal roof overs can be installed over most mobile home roofs. As long as you are somewhat handy all you need is a saw drill and tape measure to install your own mobile home metal roof for a fraction of the cost. Insert the foam closure strips on each side of the metal sheet.