It's time for a new roof, and the cost between architectural shingles and 3-tab is negligble. My roof is relatively low-pitched and the shingles would not be visible.

I'm leaning toward the architectural shingles for the better warranty. Are there any drawbacks to using the architectural shingles?

the only drawback is the weight. they hide lots of imperfections such as ripply sheathing or less skilled application.

although the warrenty is longer i am not sure they actually last longer.

and in my experience unless you have failures right away the warrenty on shingles is not worth a lot.

tom w

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

If you do it yourself there is absolutely no waste, unlike the 3 tabs.

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1982 380SL
1978 450 SEL 6.9 euro restoration at 63% and climbing
1987 300 D
2005 CDI European Delivery
2006 CDI Handed down to daughter
2007 GL CDI. Wifes

Katrina blew every one of my three tabs away and I replaced them with architectural.

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i'll agree, a caveman can put up the architecturals.one thing about em,there is usually less of the shingles per bundle so you will need say 4 bundles per square,as compared to 3 bundles per square of the 3 tabs.

Thanks for your help. Looks like architectural is the way to go.

Thanks for the suggestion, but I am farming this job out.

I like metal roofs myself. Once in a lifetime job. Put a raised panel roof on mine in 1990 and still holding up like new.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

You mean standing seam?

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No, raised panel. Panels about 36" wide, Large ribs on either side, about 3 smaller ribs between. Pre=painted. Installed with screws through the panel with neoprene washers. Pieces cut to length at the factory. Angle cuts made when installing.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

Gotta link?have to do a single pitch,{lean to}commercial building in a year or 2,got 2 layers of cheap 90 pound on now.

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There are several standard profiles of commercial roofing. With the fluoropolymer based paints they use now, a metal roof will last 50 years. On LI there is ATAS and another whose name I can not think of right now. They are expensive and are typically used on commercial roofs on LI but they can be used on residences. Like any building material, installation is not rocket science, but it is a specialized trade. You could do it yourself if you are so inclined. Go up to New England and they are more common on residential roofs.

I work for Florence, which is on Jericho Turnpike in Huntington. PM me if you need any help. I am not a salesman.

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Doug

1987 300TD x 3
2005 E320CDI

http://www.berridge.com/factory.htm

I used the 'R' panel. Easy to install. My wife, and I along with my brother in law, took the old roof off and installed the new in about 4 days for roughly 20 squares. Ran about $100 per square in materials in 1990. Roof had two dormers so there were a lot of cuts. A lean-to roof with the panels cut to length at the factors would be a cinch to install. There is a minimum pitch but I can't recall what it is.
Installing in high winds can be tricky because the panels are long.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

They are easy to install, but like any specific sized material going onto a surface, layout is everything. Follow the manufacturers instructions, or the warranty will be void. In the case of architectural shingles, go for the 30 year, not the lifetime. They will last almost as long and when you get into the last few years of the warranty of the lifetime shingles, the claim will be worth almost nothing.

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Doug

1987 300TD x 3
2005 E320CDI

Quite common on residences in Colorado, particularly in the mountains. Snow slides off easily. If a sidewalk runs under the eaves, you need to install something to stop avalanches on pedestrians.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13