can this be used with a metal roof?
460958
Good question. I guess this depends on how the metal roof is fastened where the gutter meets it. I would suggest contacting scott at LeafsOut. his email is scott@leafsout.com . He was very helpful when I made my purchased and answered all of my questions.
460959
I would suggest buying the sample piece to find out if it can be installed. As mentioned in one of the other responses , I would be concerned about the possible corrosion problem.
460960
I'm sorry but I'm not sure. But I do know that (1) you must be able to lift the first few inches of the roofing at the edge to insert the screens, and (2) I'm always Leary about putting regular steel and aluminum into contact in case a galvanic reaction begins.
460961
Apologies for being so vague ... but it depends. First you have to hang the gutter and the metal roof may or may not allow you to hang a gutter. You may need to construct a "fascia" and hang that from the roof and then attach the stainless steel gutter guard from the fascia board. Some friends and I did just that ... and it was a complex bit of "cabinet work" to say the least. The word "Macguiver" comes to mind. [Hope I spelled Macguiver correctly.]
460962
Sorry for the late response as we just returned from a vacation. LeafsOut should be useable with a metal roof as long asthe overhang of the roof gives room for the flat panel of LeafsOut to go under the lip. I am about to put gutter on a pole barn with metal roof and will probably use LeafsOut for it.
460963
If your roof edge allows a way to support the back edge of the gutter guard up past the lower edge of the metal roofing I'd say 'Yes'.
1174307
sure, as long as the roof is either painted smooth metal, or glass, this suction cup is definitely strong enought o hold it
1114258
You didn't mention the kind of roof you have. I've patched 2 metal roofs and it is easy to apply and works great. I even patched the bed in my Ranchero and the side of my old Toyota 4x4. Highly recommend this item.
1031065
You could, but you would have to attach the panel by screws or glue to a piece of plywood or other similar backing as it is quite thin & flexible. I have a fiber glass camper and I used UV waterproof duct tape & taped it down to my roof. It has been holding for 4 months with no problem & no lifting due to it being thin and no wind resistance. I did this method because I didn't want to drill holes in my roof. It is fast no mess & very secure.
1559802
I use these all the time on metal roofs. they work better if the ridge cap is off because they can dent the ridge cap. you can also buy a roof plank hanger, screw it down and hang a ladder on it.
800267
If you have a metal roof, no problem at all. It sticks very well. If you have metal roof sealer or the white snowseal,and it is peeling, remove as much of the peeling as possible, then apply. It will stick very well.
91604
I'm not an expert, but my answer to your question would be "no", because this unit can work by just using the metal rod with suction cup (accessory) that you can attach to a window, so gluing a piece of sheet metal to an RV roof should work just as fine. I use a metal camping plate sitting on some wood and it works fantastic inside my RV. It just needs some metal to enhance the reception field. As long as the antenna firmly attaches (via magnet) to the metal you plan to use, it should definitely work. Good luck!
1448741
I haven't tried but I see no reason it won't. There is even a video on YouTube of it being used on a barreled tile roof.
1347339
Instructions don't indicate use on a metal roof, but I do. Be careful how you attach it to the metal roof-you don't want any more holes than you already have! (It might work to find a type of hook that can be attached with the same screw that is already in place) I just clipped it on the edges the best I could and drooped it into the guttering. I put mine down about a foot into the down spout. It works for me.
558667
I see no reason why it wouldnt work. I would not mount these brackets directly to a roof. I suggest building a frame with 4 corner roof penetrations to minimize potental roof leaks then mount with these brackets to the structure.
2052544
No, I do not think so. It is way too big, heavy, and would likely ruin the roof. On a roof ice dam, I would use the flat side of an axe to shatter the ice.Or use an electric warming defroster. You would likely fall off the roof trying to haul this heavy thing up there, and would go right through the roof before you knew it, if you turned it on. Way over kill. If you insist on using a vibrating hammer, get a little air impact hammer that uses a compressor on the ground.
520316
If you mount it on the upright that holds up the roof with the bolts supplied, should be no problem. I have had them six months now and they are great.
2111321
Richard, I didn't actually use it on aluminum, but it stuck to metal, fiberglass, wood and clothing. All of which you'd have to work at to get it off. Hope this helps. Make sure the roof has no leaks as it will not prevent water penetration.
575684
Antennas do not work well at all if there is any metal involved. We recommend that if you have a heat shield, foil backed sheathing, tin roof, etc. that you mount the antenna on the roof to get up and over the potential metal blockage.
534995
Yes it can be strapped to a pvc pipe... Hard to answer your question about how highpast your metal roof. You would have to experiment with heights. I have mine in our atticstretched across the peak of the roof but we have NO metal roof. Outside is always better...
29062
I do not know, contact the manufacturer, they may have a special kit to install on the metal roof
1981171
If you can get a pressure washer machine, hoses, water, etc. up on the roof, (I assume you are talking a metal roof that is smooth and flat), I see no reason why it would not operate as intended.