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Post by Loggy on Jun 17, 2018 8:06:41 GMT -5
This week I'm finally getting a new roof on my Sullivan County Camp. Went with a Ideal Roofing AmeriCana 29 ga metal roof. Should be good to help prevent snow build-up. Existing shingle are almost 30 years old so was about time.
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Post by Loggy on Jun 17, 2018 8:25:22 GMT -5
Anyone else go with a metal roof?? Curious whut you got, experiences etc?? I am told it doesn't need grounded?
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Post by cspot on Jun 17, 2018 8:30:55 GMT -5
We didn't ground ours. Not sure if you were supposed to or not. LOL. Only downside to the metal roof is it is tougher to stand on if you need to go up on it. My pole building at home has a 4/12 pitch roof with metal that I built probably 15 years ago. It isn't bad to stand on. Our camp roof is the same pitch but it is very slick. Bought both from Carter Lumber. Not sure maybe now the roof and finish is smoother now than it used to be or not.
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Post by Loggy on Jun 17, 2018 8:40:20 GMT -5
Thanks CS.
Most all the camps & homes around my camp are going to metal. My camp isn't worth all that much but looking to preserve whut's there for the remainder of my hunting years. Thinkin it will also add some value if ever sold. I'll put a pic up when done after I get up to inspect.
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Post by turkeykiller on Jun 17, 2018 10:08:54 GMT -5
I've been told a metal roof interferes with internet and cellphone signals. Supposedly they are workin on the problem.
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Post by Loggy on Jun 17, 2018 11:37:42 GMT -5
I heard that too TK. No internet at camp but now isin my cell. May have to walk outside to get reception if metal roof distorts.
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Post by cspot on Jun 17, 2018 12:01:55 GMT -5
I've been told a metal roof interferes with internet and cellphone signals. Supposedly they are workin on the problem. That can be a good thing. LOL. At our camp cell phone service is spotty anyway. I have thought about getting a booster for in the cabin. It would be nice in case of an emergency. |
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Post by Loggy on Jun 17, 2018 13:16:10 GMT -5
I switched from AT&T to Verizon and now get half decent reception.
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Post by Dutch on Jun 17, 2018 17:14:09 GMT -5
Metal roofs and e glass as well
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Post by dennyf on Jun 17, 2018 17:34:12 GMT -5
Shingles on the original part of camp have been there since 1980 and still holding up. Since they were all freebies back then, from my boss's "left overs" shingle pile behind the shop, lord knows how old they really are?
Maybe this fall or next, I hope to cover the entire shingled roof with green metal, as the "new" part dates to 1984 and is actually in worse shape the older part. When the shingles are dry, it'll get stripped with 1x4s and covered with metal. No cell reception there to speak of, so no issue with that.
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Post by davet on Jun 18, 2018 6:38:56 GMT -5
I would think the metal roof will interfere with reception. When I worked, I had a client in the retail and repair business of cell phones. The one Son who did repairs had built a "special" little box in the warehouse for repairing cell phones. It was made from 2x4's and then he tacked chicken wire fencing and another layer of "close hole" wiring fencing all the way around it.....and the "roof" as well. He stated that for certain test he performed, he didn't want any outside cell tower interference.
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Post by Loggy on Jun 18, 2018 7:07:45 GMT -5
I know many of the newer build MD offices have metal roofs. Could be why cell reception always seems weaker while in their waiting rooms?
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Post by Dutch on Jun 18, 2018 14:31:39 GMT -5
Most times, inside a building, reception decreases. My daughter used to swim in a metal building. Verizon towers was a few hundred yds away, barely had a signal. E glass in the new windows messes with it as well. We have an ATT affiliate tower at the end of our camps driveway, I have verizon.  Where I hunt, Verizon tower 1/2 mile away, better reception than at home. drop down over the ravine about 75 yds, and you lose it. |
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Post by Loggy on Jun 18, 2018 15:49:13 GMT -5
I will see how reception changes. May consider getting a booster.
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Post by bistro on Jun 25, 2018 8:34:56 GMT -5
Good reception at the High Knob Inn
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Post by davet on Jun 25, 2018 9:16:11 GMT -5
Good reception at the High Knob Inn Oh.....for a second there I though this was a reference to Stormy.......oh...nevermind.  |
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Post by Loggy on Jun 28, 2018 16:40:22 GMT -5
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Post by davet on Jun 28, 2018 17:58:04 GMT -5
Hey Loggy.......you just may be around to replace that roof!! A guy I know had his Mom move to a care facility when she was 88. They figured out Mom would run outta money at around 100. His Mom told him....."Well, that's not gonna be a problem." She is now 104 and still going strong.
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Post by Loggy on Jun 28, 2018 18:21:27 GMT -5
Hey Loggy.......you just may be around to replace that roof!! A guy I know had his Mom move to a care facility when she was 88. They figured out Mom would run outta money at around 100. His Mom told him....."Well, that's not gonna be a problem." She is now 104 and still going strong. I like that kinda thinkin Dave!!  Lotta history accompanying my camp. My Dad, Grandpap & Uncles built camp back in the late 50's. Lotta camp reorgs, deaths etc thru the years but bottomline deed was transferred to me in 1987 upon Dad's passing. Camp always had a tar paper roof which means that every so many years you carry 5 gal buckets of pitch up & recoat roof. PIA!! Well...guess whut ole Loggy decided to go to shingles in 1990 which were currently nearing end their useful life so now went with metal. I carried those 5 gal buckets of pitch up & brushed out in the heat only once since Dad died & that was the end of that sh!t!!  I know...us lazy younger generation!! lol |
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Post by rem700 on Jun 28, 2018 19:40:22 GMT -5
The new roof does look good loggy!
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Post by redarrow on Jun 28, 2018 20:10:26 GMT -5
I like the looks of your camp, Loggy. The roof will add lots of years to your it's life.
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Post by Loggy on Jun 29, 2018 8:19:03 GMT -5
Thanks Red. Today is a day(100 degree plus heat index) I wouldn't want to be toting those 5 gal pitch buckets up a ladder & spread on the camp roof!! Thank God for our lazy generation's way of thinkin!! lol
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Post by redarrow on Jun 29, 2018 8:23:54 GMT -5
Lazy?? Sounds more like wise.
The hunting camps that are more like summer homes are great, but there's a lot to be said for basic hunting cabin in the woods.
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Post by Loggy on Jun 29, 2018 9:26:55 GMT -5
Amen Red!! Just wonder whut Dad would think of me "modernizing" things a lil?? |
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Post by Dutch on Jun 29, 2018 9:33:42 GMT -5
Amen Red!! Just wonder whut Dad would think of me "modernizing" things a lil?? May your soul rot in heck.... |
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Went with white to help keep camp cooler during summer months plus metal should help in snow slide off. Most all the camps around me are going with metal.
