I've seen galvanized roofs hold up pretty well too, but I've also come across a few horror stories where even minor scratches turned into rust nightmares within just a few years. Makes me wonder if anyone here has experience with aluminum roofing sheets in coastal areas? They're pricier, sure, but I've heard they handle salt spray better. Curious if the extra cost really pays off long-term or if galvanized is still the smarter move with proper maintenance...
"Makes me wonder if anyone here has experience with aluminum roofing sheets in coastal areas?"
Managed a few properties near the coast, and honestly, aluminum roofs have been a lifesaver. Had galvanized before, and even with regular upkeep, salt spray was relentless—small scratches turned ugly fast. Switched to aluminum about 6 years ago; pricier upfront but zero rust issues since. If you're close to the ocean, I'd say aluminum's worth the extra cost for peace of mind alone...
Totally agree aluminum's great, but don't underestimate the power of a proper coating. Aluminum sheets are naturally corrosion-resistant, sure, but salt air can still pit them over time. If you go aluminum, make sure it's marine-grade or at least has a coastal-rated coating. And keep an eye on fasteners—stainless steel screws are your best friend here. Learned that one the hard way after some rusty streaks showed up...
Good points on aluminum, but honestly, even marine-grade stuff can struggle if the coating isn't spot-on. I've inspected plenty of coastal homes where the owners thought they were safe with aluminum, only to find pitting and corrosion sneaking in after a few years. And yeah, stainless screws are a must—seen way too many roofs with those ugly rust streaks running down. Curious though, anyone tried galvanized steel with a solid coastal-rated coating? Seems like it might hold up pretty well too...
I've had mixed experiences with galvanized steel, even the coated stuff. Installed one near Cape Cod about five years back—looked solid at first, but salt spray is relentless. Last time I drove by, there were definitely a few rust spots starting to peek through around the edges. Maybe it was an installation issue or just a bad batch...but makes me wonder if anyone's had better luck with a specific coating brand or method?
