On Wed, 14 Sep 2016 10:10:49 -0400, "Jim Wilkins"
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"Larry Jaques" wrote in message
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On Wed, 14 Sep 2016 06:54:25 -0400, "Jim Wilkins"
wrote:
"Martin Eastburn" wrote in message
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I use 2" pipe on sawhorses as an anvil to smooth out storm damage to
corrugated roofing.

What do you do about elongated/ripped holddown screw holes?
They're the bane to the reuse of corrugated metal.

The roofs of the temporary sheds are connected to each other by nuts
and bolts in the corners, and kept from sliding with screws through
the edges of the lower panel. I tied split/warped PT 2x4s across them
to keep the wind from lifting them. Damaged and repaired panels have
no screw holes that would leak when reused elsewhere.

That's amazing. How did you manage to find unholy used corrugated?


In late fall I untie the 2x4s and sweep off the leaves with a broom on
a painting extension pole.

Pressure washer is quicker. Speaking of which, I just tried to start
mine and it wouldn't, so the quick squirt of carb cleaner got 'er
going. The only problem is that the engine runs either at WFO or
nothing. I may have a stuck float or something. The governor spring
is still attached, so it's not that. Time to delve. sigh I wanted
to repaint my back porch and patio today, too.


I have roofs that take 4' and 6' panels so badly damaged ones can be
cut short as spares for them. Smaller pieces can be cut into patches
for punctures from falling branches. Little goes to waste.

Oh, _that's_ how you cheat on the unholy bastids. Got it.
My stuff is 8' or 10' and I use neoprene-collared screws every 2'.
Panels are 3' so I have 3 screws per panel at each purlin.
They make no noise in winds and rain (or leaks), either.
I'm not fond of wavy corrugated, so I use the Fabral style flattopped
V-groove metal every foot in width. Love the stuff. The next time I
do a roof, though, I'll use a full covering of 7/16" OSB instead of
purlins, and lay 15# felt with metal roofing on top. My carport
condenses a wee bit in the morning. My Crom! OSB is up to $12/sheet
now. thud Still, I could walk on it for only $100 more. Well
worth it.

I'll probably do a standing seam metal roof over the shingles when
this roof gives it up.

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The goal to strive for is a poor government but a rich people.

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