"My shed now looks like a giant Packers fan lives here, but hey, it keeps the rain out."
Haha, that's a vivid image. I've had similar luck myself—picked up some surplus roofing sheets from an auction once, and they came in about four different shades of gray. Thought it'd look subtle, but now my barn looks like it's permanently stuck loading at 50% grayscale. Still, function over form, as they say.
Speaking of salvaged or discounted roofing materials, has anyone here had experience with factory seconds or blemished sheets? I've seen them advertised at decent discounts online but always wondered if the imperfections are purely cosmetic or if they're more likely to have structural issues down the line. Wouldn't mind saving a few bucks, but not at the expense of durability...
Haha, your Packers-themed shed sounds great—at least it's memorable! I wouldn't stress too much about cosmetic blemishes. A friend of mine used factory seconds on his garage roof a few years back, and aside from a few odd color streaks, they've held up just fine through storms and snow. Honestly, most imperfections seem to be aesthetic rather than structural...and hey, if it saves you cash, even better.
I agree, cosmetic blemishes usually aren't anything to lose sleep over. Last summer I helped my uncle redo his barn roof with some discounted metal sheets he got from a local supplier. They had some scratches and a couple of weird color patches, but structurally they were totally fine. He saved a decent chunk of cash, and honestly, after a few months of dust and weather, you could barely tell the difference anyway. The only thing I'd be careful about is making sure they're not warped or bent—cosmetic stuff is no biggie, but if they're twisted, installation can be a real pain. As long as you check them over carefully before buying, factory seconds can be a smart way to cut costs.
