Where the best place to buy Roofing Materials

dgobo · Postby **dgobo** » May 19th, 2011, 6:38 am

I need a little advice on buying material to do a roof on my house, I’ve priced a couple places and some have some items cheaper than the other. To me i don’t think its really worth the hassle, I just prefer buy everything in the same place even if it costs a little more.

My major concern is quality, I want the best material available. My builder is recommending Varma and I’m leaning towards them as they deliver free, they will delivery the materials as they are needed and they are always in stock so there’s no waiting on material.

But that’s just my opinion I know there’s lot of more experience guys on the forum than me when it comes to these sort of stuff. So what do you guys thing.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Postby **Duane 3NE 2NR** » May 19th, 2011, 7:47 am

Build to Last Roofing
Call 299-4070 / 299-4079

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INDAVID WORKSHOP · Postby **INDAVID WORKSHOP** » May 19th, 2011, 7:59 am

I bought my roofing stuff from Damus Roofing System - no hassle, at the time Varma was not getting good reviews so I would suggest you talk to anyone with a Varma roof, before you buy.

Mr. Red Sleeper · Postby **Mr. Red Sleeper** » May 19th, 2011, 8:01 am

Varmas prices are high compared to current market prices.
Delivery aint that free..

shotta 20 · Postby **shotta 20** » May 19th, 2011, 8:48 am

Mr. Red Sleeper wrote:Varmas prices are high compared to current market prices.
Delivery aint that free..

X2 , Dansteel prices on top of the game @ present.

Mr. Red Sleeper · Postby **Mr. Red Sleeper** » May 19th, 2011, 9:00 am

Island Roofing...Best prices, good quality.
6727663
Ask for Gopaul, he will hook you up properly.

shotta 20 · Postby **shotta 20** » May 19th, 2011, 9:48 am

You know how the saying goes bout good ting...

K74T · Postby **K74T** » May 19th, 2011, 9:53 am

shotta 20 wrote:You know how the saying goes bout good ting...

that it good

Mr. Red Sleeper · Postby **Mr. Red Sleeper** » May 19th, 2011, 9:58 am

shotta 20 wrote:You know how the saying goes bout good ting...

how felicity oman reach in this? 8-)

turbosingh · Postby **turbosingh** » May 19th, 2011, 10:44 am

shotta 20 wrote:
Mr. Red Sleeper wrote:Varmas prices are high compared to current market prices.
Delivery aint that free..

X2 , Dansteel prices on top of the game @ present.

Cant go wrong check them out..

dgobo · Postby **dgobo** » May 19th, 2011, 4:48 pm

^^ Thanks dudes

Will pass by island roofing tomorrow.

I spoke to the builder about the cheaper prices and he's telling me i should still buy the Galvanize and screws from Varma as its the best on the market as it does not fade as quick as the rest(his opinion) but i can buy the rest material else where.

What do you guys think ???
Honestly i just want the best quality material available, as i dont want any headache with this house for the 50 years, if i life that long lol

homeboy · Postby **homeboy** » May 20th, 2011, 5:44 am

I bought all my Galvanize and screws from Varma last year....they have one of the best quality.
They delivered free...well something like that since the bill was over 45k....the srews was like 6 dollars for one which any hardware will sell at 1 dollar but the quality is what makes the differance............the rest i bought at a regular hardware....I-beams/purlins and so on.....

KIA Motors · Postby **KIA Motors** » April 20th, 2016, 8:34 pm

bump up

DVSTT · Postby **DVSTT** » April 21st, 2016, 1:08 am

All the recent roofing on my house has come from varma. No issues yet *fingers crossed*. The oldest parts are about 10 years old.

j.o.e · Postby **j.o.e** » April 21st, 2016, 1:40 am

Varma roofing material really doesn't fade like the others ... That's the gospel truth.

rspann · Postby **rspann** » April 21st, 2016, 6:51 am

Varma prices high,but the material real good,used them quite a number of times. Lifetime is very good, at a fraction of the cost. They have a good warranty too.

timelapse · Postby **timelapse** » April 21st, 2016, 7:18 am

I bought from Island roofing about a month ago.Good quality, good price.

KIA Motors · Postby **KIA Motors** » April 21st, 2016, 8:31 am

Any one tried roof mechanics? They claim to carry the same brand as Varma i.e. Bluescope but the pricing is so much cheaper so I'm wondering how. It's so difficult to figure out. How do you know for sure you are getting what you paid for; the gauge as well as if its bluescope or not.

York · Postby **York** » April 21st, 2016, 9:46 pm

Roof mechanics are good, experienced. They have their own factory and do installation too. Ask for Curtis.

Standing seam is a 5% more in cost but there are no holes in sheeting as they use clips that screw down to the purlin and then the sheets are clipped in from on top. This is the best way to go long term cause even the best most expensive screws will only last so long and will need painting or changing. So material and labour down d road. Less wastage too cause sheets are 18" wide. They will quote you material and labour to install and will not have any overruns.

What impacts the cost of the sheeting also is the coating being polyester or PVDF. The latter is better, less fading and more expensive, so worth the extra. If you pay for a cheap roof, that's what you will get.

Damus and Lifetime good too but supply only and more expensive to install sheeting. Lifetime has an underceiling soffit that is 20" wide and they give some with vents pressed in so u dont have to buy extra vents by themselves.

Roof Systems good too but 10% more than Damus.

Lastly, you really need to know how good your current roof contractor is at installation by checking jobs they have done. I would highly recommend Roof Mechanics for an economical and professional install.

York · Postby **York** » April 21st, 2016, 9:56 pm

KIA Motors wrote:Any one tried roof mechanics? They claim to carry the same brand as Varma i.e. Bluescope but the pricing is so much cheaper so I'm wondering how. It's so difficult to figure out. How do you know for sure you are getting what you paid for; the gauge as well as if its bluescope or not.

Simply ask them but the material supplier info supposed to be printed/marked in the underside of the sheeting.

Their overheads are less and not owned by big group or conglomerate.

KIA Motors · Postby **KIA Motors** » April 21st, 2016, 10:08 pm

I did ask... But how do you really know where it's coming from? Someone was telling me there are different grades so while one company might have a higher grade in the same brand another company can have a lower grade in the same brand. But both marketing "bluescope". Also the specs of the material is taped on the coil in a piece of computer page not on the underside of the sheet (correct me if im wrong). Varma says they are ISO certified though. So this has me leaning towards them coupled with their warranty against flaking (not fading)

I have a lot of concerns because this roof is running way above $100k

KIA Motors · Postby **KIA Motors** » April 21st, 2016, 10:10 pm

York wrote:
KIA Motors wrote:Any one tried roof mechanics? They claim to carry the same brand as Varma i.e. Bluescope but the pricing is so much cheaper so I'm wondering how. It's so difficult to figure out. How do you know for sure you are getting what you paid for; the gauge as well as if its bluescope or not.

Simply ask them but the material supplier info supposed to be printed/marked in the underside of the sheeting.

Their overheads are less and not owned by big group or conglomerate.

Btw did you use them personally? If so how Long ago and is there any fading?

York · Postby **York** » April 21st, 2016, 10:13 pm

I know 2 roofs they did almost 2 yrs and last year. No fading.

York · Postby **York** » April 21st, 2016, 10:17 pm

Dont forget the heatproof bubblefoam.

KIA Motors · Postby **KIA Motors** » April 21st, 2016, 10:21 pm

York wrote:Dont forget the heatproof bubblefoam.

Ye everyone included that in their quotes. I know it helps a lot with this heat. Thz friend.

York · Postby **York** » April 22nd, 2016, 11:02 am

KIA Motors wrote:I did ask... But how do you really know where it's coming from? Someone was telling me there are different grades so while one company might have a higher grade in the same brand another company can have a lower grade in the same brand. But both marketing "bluescope". Also the specs of the material is taped on the coil in a piece of computer page not on the underside of the sheet (correct me if im wrong). Varma says they are ISO certified though. So this has me leaning towards them coupled with their warranty against flaking (not fading)

I have a lot of concerns because this roof is running way above $100k

the going rate is $15/sq ft labour to cover fabrication and sheeting. way above $100k is a roof way above 2000sq ft, so it's relative. Cant build a mansion and expect to pay small change. its mathematically impossible...well i think Rspann has a guy from paramin who does it real cheap.

York · Postby **York** » April 22nd, 2016, 11:20 am

KIA Motors wrote:I did ask... But how do you really know where it's coming from? Someone was telling me there are different grades so while one company might have a higher grade in the same brand another company can have a lower grade in the same brand. But both marketing "bluescope". Also the specs of the material is taped on the coil in a piece of computer page not on the underside of the sheet (correct me if im wrong). Varma says they are ISO certified though. So this has me leaning towards them coupled with their warranty against flaking (not fading)

I have a lot of concerns because this roof is running way above $100k

ISO certified means little in this field.

the framing of the roof has to be done properly if it is complicated in terms of hips and valleys. the slopes all around has to be the same to get the same width eave / underceiling. Roof mechanics good at that too, knowing how the roof is to be framed. some draughtsmen can make mistakes too.

KIA Motors · Postby **KIA Motors** » April 24th, 2016, 10:04 am

Any other home owners?

rspann · Postby **rspann** » April 24th, 2016, 5:50 pm

Or you could check AdamB if you want to get your eye dig out. There are lots of smaller guys who charge a reasonable price and do excellent work. I got a quote from a large roofing company and when the guy came, it was a contractor who use to work for my cousin. He said they sub-contract the work, so you end up getting the same workers but pay the company a surcharge.
The guy from Paria did a perfect roof and under ceiling for me on a 35 x60 house with Dutch gables and two gables for $22 g labour.

rspann · Postby **rspann** » April 24th, 2016, 6:07 pm

Quick question. If you pay a large roofing company to do a roof, and Kwame and Mukesh arrive at you site to do the job,what is the difference if Kwame and Mukesh took a job and did it themselves . Will it come out different, will the price be the same?
Guys on Trinituner looking for advice and options, and I try to give advice that can save money by sharing the methods I have used on my own buildings. Many tuners have called me for my roof man no. And have gotten through, so if York wants to be sarcastic and that is helping him, no problem.