Good points, but honestly, AZ55 can be overkill unless you're literally right on the coast. I've had AZ50 panels up for years in a pretty humid area—no rust yet. Better off spending that extra cash on quality fasteners or proper sealing instead...
Good call on the AZ50 panels—I had a similar experience. Installed mine about 7 years ago in a pretty damp region, and they're holding up surprisingly well. I agree that investing in quality fasteners and proper sealing methods makes a noticeable difference. It’s easy to overlook those small things, but that's usually where the issues start creeping in. Glad someone else pointed this out... good reminder for folks planning their roofing projects.
"It’s easy to overlook those small things, but that's usually where the issues start creeping in."
Couldn't agree more with this. I've seen plenty of roofs that looked great at first glance but ended up leaking because someone skimped on fasteners or sealing. Learned that lesson the hard way managing a few properties near the coast—salt air and moisture are brutal on metal roofs if you don't get the details right.
Speaking of sourcing materials, has anyone found a reliable online supplier for metal roofing sheets? Local options around here are pretty limited, and I'm curious if ordering online is worth the shipping costs and hassle. Would appreciate hearing about any experiences—good or bad—with online vendors.
I've actually had mixed luck ordering metal roofing online:
- Prices looked great initially, but shipping fees really added up.
- Had a couple sheets arrive dented—returning them was a hassle.
- Honestly, I'd rather drive a bit further and inspect materials myself...
I feel you on the shipping thing. When I was shopping around for metal roofing last summer, I almost pulled the trigger online because the prices seemed unbeatable. But then I saw the shipping charges at checkout and thought, "Wait a minute, is this even worth it?" Ended up driving about an hour out to a local supplier instead. Glad I did, honestly—got to handpick sheets without dents or scratches, and the guy there even gave me some solid installation tips. Sure, it took a bit more time out of my weekend, but at least I wasn't stuck dealing with returns or damaged goods. Online shopping's convenient for lots of stuff, but for something as bulky and pricey as roofing sheets...I'd rather see exactly what I'm getting first.
