Completed most repairs from Hurricane Ian (Page 1/2)
CoolBlue87GT FEB 19, 08:04 PM
Completed most repairs from Hurricane Ian.

Replaced roof on both structures. Went with metal instead of shingles.







Replaced kitchen countertops.


Replaced the garage ceiling.


Cut down four trees - two of which came down on the garage, did not cause any damage.

The contractor will be installing 6 " wrap around gutters on the house next week.

Have a few short term projects, replace small 12' long fence, install outdoor tile on courtyard.

[This message has been edited by CoolBlue87GT (edited 03-08-2023).]

Jake_Dragon FEB 19, 08:55 PM
Looks good, I wanted to go metal at one of my houses and the county said now.
Did it come sealed or did you do it after?
CoolBlue87GT FEB 20, 12:29 AM

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Originally posted by Jake_Dragon:

Looks good, I wanted to go metal at one of my houses and the county said no.
Did it come sealed or did you do it after?



Was sealed before. The material is 5V Galvaume Gulf rib 26 gauge. Came in 20' long sheets.

After both hurricanes most of the metal roofs did a lot better than shingle roofs.
maryjane FEB 21, 12:40 AM

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The contractor will be installing 6' wrap around gutters on the house next week.



I know it rains a lot in Fla, but that's a helluva a big gutter..
Jake_Dragon FEB 21, 06:36 PM

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Originally posted by maryjane:


I know it rains a lot in Fla, but that's a helluva a big gutter..



Getting ready for the next storm, these will handle the tree next door.
ray b MAR 06, 11:28 AM
I do not like the exposed ends on most sheetmetal roofing or the cap parts

both look to be weak points

I went for 200mph so lapped the roof peak by 6 ft
doubled every other sheet as I bought a change order discount excess
so most of the peak is 2 layers minimum every other is 4 layers locking the 2 layers
and the ends are bent and screwed to 2x6 ptp fascia/sofit no 1by no nails
under steel is plastic no tar no paper peal&stick hi-temp sealing roofing
over a 3 layer 5/8'' [really 17/32''x2 plus the existing 15/32''] for a total screwed and glued 1 & 1/2 '' plywood base
up sized and extra long screws

cost 25k 4 years ago before the prices went nuts all wholesale or discounted surpluses off craig's list
with friends cheap labor paid 1600 for 2400sqf of steel 5v and 1200 for 100 sheets ply small fraction of cost deals
I was very luckly to find and 12.5 labor 25 leader and still did far too much by myself
likely cost 75k with contractor mark up and todays cost and labor rates

but house value went up about 300k to 500 k now
and ins was costing others 5k now 10 a year [that I do not have or need]
so I figure I am ahead now vs wasting 5k twice and 10k twice also for 30k loss to ins no benefit at all
vs a 50 year roof that will not blow off

so I was going to add steel straps to the concrete slab/floor
but found 1/2'' SS cable 23k lbs working load it sets in a v of the 5v and I have 5 cables slab/roof/slab
so if my roof wants to fly the house comes too but CBS really don't fly

also love the storm windows and doors not that I believe or trust them saw them fail in Dorian
we go for 200 SUSTAINED MPH no one hit like the windows are good for
but for the fact they make others give away steel shutters so I have an complete set free
so no storing plywood just neat small stacks of bullet and flying junk proof steel

btw do not forget that big garage door that needs real protection like steel shutters
far too many lost the roof when the garage door failed sure the stiffener kits help but not cat 5 rated at all
maryjane MAR 06, 01:33 PM
A former owner put the garage door stiffeners on the garage I have now but only on the bottom 2 panels..and, he used self tapping screws that are backing out. Not sure what his intent was... Or as the Brits say GAARaazh
CoolBlue87GT MAR 07, 11:41 PM

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Originally posted by maryjane:

I know it rains a lot in Fla, but that's a helluva a big gutter..



I looked it up, found this , The 6-inch is the most commonly installed size of gutter in Florida and is the smallest sized recommended based on Florida's climate.
maryjane MAR 08, 06:33 AM

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Originally posted by CoolBlue87GT:


I looked it up, found this , The 6-inch is the most commonly installed size of gutter in Florida and is the smallest sized recommended based on Florida's climate.




Your post says the contractor will be installing 6' (that's six foot) wraparound gutters.....
CoolBlue87GT MAR 08, 10:27 AM

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Originally posted by maryjane:

Your post says the contractor will be installing 6' (that's six foot) wraparound gutters.....



Oh ! LOL, Your right. Now I understand, edited original post.