if you want them to install or strip out the roof with 1x4's first, then attached the metal to the 1x4's they will....armour metals and one of their subcontractors just did my roof, finished today, and it looks great! Shimmed the 1x4's to get out any low spots before installing the metal too. I did my research before I selected a company and got several bids before I decided on who to use. Couldnt beat the price and the warranty. Looking forward to several years enjoying my new roof! Thanks!

This was a decent residential sheet metal job. I would have done a few things different but these guys did a good job and as long as the house doesn't leak is all that matters

@ShaneMSnyder It actually helps insulate your house. you may want to put down a moisture barrier but I wouldn't.

Who ever is in charge of replying to youtube comments on behalf of Armour Metals understands zero about public relations. Responding to comments as snarky and disrespectfully as you consistently have not only makes you look immature and ignorant.. but also makes your company incredibly unprofessional. Not to mention how posting footage of these shortcuts you take during installation makes your company look. Forget whether this method is just as effective and will last as long installed this way. (which it will not) Regardless, unfortunately for you, most people who've had a "professional" metal roof installed have been exposed to the idea that this is not accepted as the "industry standard" for metal roof installation. Advertising this on youtube is just an idiotic way of begging people to make reputation damaging comments about ArmourMetals. Keep it up! This company is just full of ways to make themselves look bad. I'm impressed!

Thanks for the vid, the audio is the not very clear but the demo is very clear.

@fahhaf I am the manufacturer. You should look into armour metals. If you want to felt it then felt it. This video has been helpful to many people. Know it alls don't really even need to watch a how to video. Do they.

Wow! It takes guts for you to put this on the Internet for all to see. Like the masked magician showing how to do tricks, risking criticism from other magicians. There are a lot of legitimate roofers out there like you, but since weve had a lot of severe weather they stay busy, they cant afford to take what I can afford. So it leaves me a few options, get ripped off or do it myself. Keep up the good work and thanks for your detailed videos. May the Lord richly bless you! Jim J in Arkansas

@texboy101 Yeah, I know I'm sorry about that. I may post some more videos in the future.

nice job

@lanej1446 So let me get this right, if I would have torn off the shingles that would have made it withstand more wind? How. This video was meant to help people understand some of the basics of installing a metal roof. I have customers all the time how to do most of the things in this video. It has been helpful for many people. KI didn't put this video up for know it all web surfers. Most likely not enough fasteners or too short to penetrate the roof decking was the cause. Only damage in town?

@armourmetals This was actually sent to the wrong person. Please forgive me. It was directed at another user hence the comment doesn't match up to your question. I'm very sorry. Antd I will remove this after you see my public apology

Really Nice.A thing of beauty.

EXACTLY the video i was looking for...my old double wide needs a roof and metal is the way i want to go, i was unsure how to go about cutting around vent pipes and stuff...awesome video guys, great job!!!!!!!!!!

so do you have to do the futuring strips and insulation?

hell ya good job and good work hands i am planning to put metal roof r panel for roofing pretty soon i want to take my old shingles because of the wieght i want to use a radiant heat barrier between ply wood and metal roofing what would you recommend me heat gets about 102 in summer thanks

Metal and shingles contract and expand at the same rate. If you were to remove the metal after a year and inspect the underside it would look as if it were new.

I have a question. If you lay your metal directly on the shingles, would the expanding and contracting of the metal not eventually wear a hole in the metal?

@fahhaf Who gives the warranty? Do you even know? do you think it's the manufacturer of the raw steel? The coil coater? the broker? or the roll former? Take your pick in the finger pointing game. But if I tell a customer they can put it over shingles and they have a problem then I'll take care of it. You know it all roofers find me some picture or video proof of where putting metal right over shingles has failed I'll Post new videos.

@claycomb556 The holes will vent out through the ribs then the ridgevent.

Thanks for the vid...very big help!

You put 1x4 on the shingles every 24 inches then screw your metal down to them. This is if you ONLY have one layer of asphalt shingles to roof over.

Cool vid

Why not hang the facia trim after the panels? I think metal roofs look better when the ridges on the panels are covered.

Great job being a contractor myself since 2000 keep up the good work bro. drink plenty of water out there,lol....

@Realmetalroofer88 I believe it. I guess these Ag panels are air tight now. Thanks for your opinion

Thanks for your opinion sir. I really am sure you know more than me so I will mention this in the next video. Oh wait I mentioned it in this video. Read the full description.

definetly, I dont want them to make my roof !

Will be doing it this weekends, thanx for the video. Is there a danger of sheets being scraped on the bottom by dragging it over the edge like that? Will they rust after?

Ok i wanna know where all the cost is coming from i went to Menards and me and the guy added up all the cost for my roof Round up to $3,000. but yet the people i have come out to give me bids on installing a metal roof are $16,000. and up so so crazy lol

I put metal roofing over shingles on my house over 5 years ago. I put it on an outbuilding 18 years ago over bare plywood. I could have used this video. On the other hand both roofs look as good as the day that they were installed. There is no evidence anywhere of any leakage, rust, damage, nothing. The outbuilding I can look at the inside of the plywood and there is not a hint of leakage or moisture.

@battyjimss You should check with the manufacturer of the metal you are purchasing. Our panels can be installed directly over shingles.

Why do some put wood strips between the old roof and the metal, and you guys just put it right down on top, to tell you, I`ve never seen it done this way, always with wood strips, but I have to say I like this better, could you explain the difference for me.

Nice thank you.

I was told it would not void the warranty. I have a question though. If you lay the metal directly on the shingles, would the expanding and contracting of the metal not wear a hole in the metal?

Can I do this myself and if so what kind of material costs am I looking at for a 24x66 plus a 13 foot add on

@stuckinmyass Minerals have chemicals? Cool. If you want to put a moisture barrier, put one. Metal roofing has been installed over open rafters for over a century . The need for underlayment is optional.

@zedosix Then tear them off.

@kralljazz ok

Great Video!! Its been years since I've done metal i am in the north east and its becoming more popular in our area, how bout when a dormer ties into the main roof detail with valley and ridge vent, and maybe a masonry chimney flash video... and how do i know i am running straight? I've gotton more from your videos than i have from my suppliers!! Again Thanks!!

@oldloggerak Around $2100 for all the material.

those are some hard working Mexicans ya'll got there

dont you need to put the roof vents back on ? i seen they just laid the sheet iron right over the holes .

Try this on a mobile home in the state of Washington, and the state inspector would make you tear it all off. Is this code legal where this job is? what state?

is a 29 ga. metal panel

you need to show more detail on drip edge and gabel ends

how much does something like this cost? USD

No gd why nt tear off the shingles firts i thing is more better

To start you dont lay metal directly over shingles. The vents do not vent thru the ribs there is no draw to allow the metal to do so. watch out for rip off roofers because they will lie to you everytime. the only thing this video shows is how not to lay metal on a roof.

NEVER install metal roof over shingle with out 1x 4 wood strapping!!!!!! Directly install metal roof right on shingles will damage the metal roofing in 5 year or less . The sun heat up the metal roof to expand and contract with shingles under the metal will cause friction between two different roof will make hole in it.

Latinos work so hard to live! I really admire them!

Most helpful video

Nice Job! Thanks for the video. The method you used is an acceptable method and the negative commenters don't know dick about metal roofing............

notenoughonflashingpipevents

@PlayedYou73 Excuse me expert, how long before the roof starts to rust? Why cant videos be found of this rusting you speak of? I bet i could go back to the roof and remove panels and they would still be bone white. Metal and asphalt contract and expand at the same rate.

you should always take the old shingles off first-this is a cheap,half-ass way to install metal panel roofing.

wonder how many American jobs are gone making this video the guy filming don't carry insurance if they get hurt the home owner will have to pay or Jose will be shipped back to Mexico in a wheel chair

@kennethdsm1 From greedy internet know it alls. Lol

great job. looks like you have skilled workers there.

deep gold or darker color brown earthtones w/ some added dormers look better for a house. I mean let's try not make our homes look like little red roof barn's

Is it common practice to put the metal over the composition shingles? I'd LOVE to do this and NOT have to take the existing comp off.

@armourmetals Clever idea! That's awesome!