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I have a new shed I built and just installed a 6x7' roll-up door. I'm kind of worried about mice and bugs getting in there through the wavy gaps on the side and the larger gap on top (I did install it correctly). I guess I'm more worried about mice than bugs, since they can cause more damage to...

Yeah, maybe metal roofing won't take as long as I thought and I can do it by myself. Still depends on weather, but I'm more encouraged now to give it a try.

Ha, ha ... thanks for the ideas.

Thanks, yeah haven't heard of that brand here in the U.S., but I bet it's just sold under a different name.

Thanks for the reply. That's encouraging. I haven't done one before so was planning on a full weekend. It is a gambrel roof, so that will be 4 sections, but I am having the metal panels precut to length, so should only have to worry about trimming the width in spots.

Interesting, didn't think of that. Did the Tyvek keep it totally dry?

Yeah, I'm thinking syhthetic would be best too. Good to know your experiences. Thanks.

Thanks. Will have to look that up to see what it is exactly.

I've checked with numerous roofing companies. Most don't do metal roofs, and none seem to want a job this small. They are trying to finish up hail-damaged house roofs in the area now before the snow flies.

Interesting. Will check into it. Thanks.

Live in a suburb and the shed is in a partially wooded back yard. But also high winds come from that direction during storms, so it's not sheltered from the storm winds by other houses or anything.

Shed is 12x16' but a gambrel roof so has almost 400 sq ft of roof area. I considered tarps but seems like they'd be difficult to keep on so they don't get blown off, especially with all the roof angles.

Thanks, will check into it.

I was considering that, but although Zip has a 6 month weather resistance rating on their sheathing, they only have a 3 month UV rating on it.

I live in snow country (Minnesota) and am building a large unheated shed. I will get the roof sheathing installed before snow season hits, but may not have enough help to get the metal roof on until spring. What underlayment would you recommend that doesn't break the bank and will be UV and...