That's a great example of why it's always worth pausing to double-check, especially with roofing. Metal sheets can be tricky—overlap, flashing, and fastener placement all matter more than people realize. I've inspected plenty of roofs where someone skipped that quick second opinion and ended up with moisture issues or worse down the line.
Good call on trusting your gut feeling too. Even experienced contractors sometimes overlook small details when they're deep into a project. Curious though, did you end up sticking with the same metal sheets after your neighbor pointed out the overlap issue, or did you have to switch materials entirely? Either way, sounds like you dodged a bullet there.
Had a similar issue last year with metal roofing sheets—thought I'd save some cash buying from a discount supplier. Big mistake. Sheets looked fine at first glance, but the overlaps were slightly off, and we ended up with leaks after the first heavy rain. Ended up replacing half the roof...lesson learned. Now I stick to reputable suppliers even if it costs a bit more upfront. Cheaper isn't always better, especially with roofing materials.
Went through something similar a couple years back—thought I'd scored a deal on some metal sheets from a local clearance sale. They looked decent enough, but after installation, the color faded unevenly within months. Didn't leak, thankfully, but it looked awful. Ended up repainting the whole thing myself...never again. Curious though, has anyone had better luck with factory seconds or clearance stock, or is it always a gamble?
"Curious though, has anyone had better luck with factory seconds or clearance stock, or is it always a gamble?"
- Clearance can be hit or miss—depends on why they're discounted.
- I've had decent luck with factory seconds, but only from reputable suppliers.
- Did you check if yours had any warranty coverage at all?
I've had decent experiences with clearance stuff, but it really depends—did they specify why they're discounted? Factory seconds can be solid if it's just cosmetic issues. Also curious if warranty's usually a no-go on these...?
