Are you thinking about installing your own standing seam metal roof?
In Part 2 of our "DIY Metal Roofing?" series, metal roofing expert Thad Barnette and Sheffield Metals Technical Director Jeff Hock break down the real pros and cons—cost savings, tools, time, warranties, weather windows, and what to do if you can’t finish.
What you’ll learn:
► Where DIY actually saves money (and where it backfires) ► Tools/materials and the “overkill” details many DIYers add ► The biggest downside: no workmanship warranty or call-back ► Time reality: contractor ≈ 1 week vs DIY ≈ 2 months ► Lead times, keeping the roof dry mid-project, and reorders ► Why many contractors won’t finish someone else’s job
Chapters: 0:00 - Why we usually recommend hiring a pro 0:19 - This video: DIY pros and cons after you finish the install 0:43 - Reality check: DIY is possible, but it’s an uphill battle 1:07 - PRO #1: Labor savings vs. higher material/tool costs 1:31 - PRO #2: Pride, bragging rights, and knowing every detail 1:57 - PRO #3: Extra “overkill” protection many DIYers add 2:10 - CON #1: No workmanship warranty—no one to call 2:26 - CON #2: Time commitment and realistic schedule planning 2:48 - CON #3: Weather windows and keeping the roof dry mid-project 3:07 - How much work you can actually get done per day 3:27 - CON #4: Job may take 2 months DIY vs. 1 week for a contractor 3:47 - CON #5: Shortages, damage, and having a materials backup plan 4:06 - Have a contractor + financial backup plan before you start 4:21 - Lead times: what happens if you can’t finish 4:43 - Why many contractors won’t take over a half-done DIY job 5:12 - Bottom line: Yes, you can DIY—plan deeply and have a fallback
****NOTE: Sheffield Metals International and The Metal Roofing Channel always recommend hiring a qualified professional for standing seam metal roofing. But if you’re exploring DIY, this video will help you evaluate the risks, costs, and preparation required.
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By: The Metal Roofing Channel Title: Can You DIY a Standing Seam Metal Roof? Pros, Cons, and Hard Truths (Part 2) Sourced From: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HALCSHtCfdU
