Flat Stock Aluminum - Good for roof?

Started by grover2044, October 22, 2009, 10:29:03 AM

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grover2044

October 22, 2009, 10:29:03 AM
Hey all I came across a large qty of flat stock aluminum... Any thoughts on how this may hold up as a roofing material?
Thanks...

MountainDon

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October 22, 2009, 10:40:57 AM
Aluminum has been used on RV roofs. Ours dates from 1983. No problems.


What thickness? dimensions?
Just because something has been done and has not failed, doesn't mean it is good design.

grover2044

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October 22, 2009, 10:45:41 AM
Not sure on thickness yet Don, still waiting to hear back on that... Its 24" wide and about 48 feet of the stuff...

MountainDon

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October 22, 2009, 10:58:12 AM
You could do horizontal strips, starting drom the bottom and working up the slope.

The aluminum may show waves, depending on thickness and conditions. I used flat sheet steel roofing material on a playground structure roof. 10 ft x 41" wide sheets. On a hot day it has more waves than on a cold day. I guess that's from the expansion with bright, hot summer sun. 

Just because something has been done and has not failed, doesn't mean it is good design.
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