I'm not going to do it myself, just looking for advice.
We had some wind damage and insurance is going to pay about $12k-$14k. About 35 squares. Currently have ancient 3 tab shingles.
I really want the standing seam metal roof. I got quotes on materials alone at around $10k-$11k. Cheap labor from around $3,600.
Quotes from "official" roofing companies in town= $35k- $36K and that is with just going over the current shingles.
The screw down metal roof materials are like $6500. But I really want the standing seam so we don't have to worry about getting up there and replacing 2000 screws someday.
I can't justify going with the "official" roofing companies for $20k more.
How do I spec the metal roof?
One guy said no underlayment on top of shingles, and then run 1x4s horizontally every two feet and then put the metal roof on.
I thought it would be good to put underlayment on top of the shingles first for added protection. But I guess it isn't necessary? What do y'all think?