Browse Forums DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair 1 Aug 31, 2010 6:35 pm Hi, I'am just trying to seek some help/advice on what is involved in re sheeting a coro roof. The roof profile is quite basic(Gable) with a really low pitch. the total area wouldn't exceed 150m2. My mum has asked me to do it for her since she has some leaks and is short on money My main concearn is the ridge capping. I've heard it requires a fair bit of skill to cut the profile. I guess I'am seeking technique advice and tools required? Would aviation snips be sufficent? Re: Re sheeting a coro roof? 2Sep 01, 2010 5:08 pm I wouldn't bother with cutting a profile, use 'foam filler strips' instead, it's formed with a profile to match, don't forget to 'stop end' the sheet @60° under the ridge. ...and yes, the snips will do the job, easier if you use left and right cutting snips (green and red handled). Re: Re sheeting a coro roof? 4Sep 02, 2010 12:13 am Curtis Thanks for your reply! Can you explain further what you mean by 'stop end' the seet @60 degrees under the ridge capping? Pinch it with pliers and bend it up to avoid water from being wind blown into the roof space, foam filler strips also help in preventing wind blown water. Cheers.. Re: Re sheeting a coro roof? 5Oct 19, 2010 5:27 pm Curtis Hi, I'am just trying to seek some help/advice on what is involved in re sheeting a coro roof. The roof profile is quite basic(Gable) with a really low pitch. the total area wouldn't exceed 150m2. My mum has asked me to do it for her since she has some leaks and is short on money My main concearn is the ridge capping. I've heard it requires a fair bit of skill to cut the profile. I guess I'am seeking technique advice and tools required? Would aviation snips be sufficent? I'm looking at replacing the roof on my partner's house too - it's a fairly simple old corrugated iron roof (short sheets overlapping - would look much better with full length sheets), but the main issue is it's lifting everywhere, hundreds of rust holes, heaps of poorly patched areas by the previous (*******) owner. It's even bowed in in several places where he obviously just walked across the sheets instead of along the nail lines. Anyway... I've put a new colourbond roof on my parents house 10 years or so ago (in SA), with my father and brother, none of us are plumbers or builders (farmers and a mechanic). It's not difficult, just needs care to keep it all square and not fall off/through the roof. Also built a couple of sheds, so I reckon I have the skills required to do it. String line, tape measure, chalk line, quality cordless drill, good ladders, tin snips, circular saw with metal blade, and a decent tool belt is all it should need. However, I keep getting told it's illegal and we must use a plumber (the house is in Victoria). It's on a rural property so there is no connection to sewers, although it's in a reasonably populated area and and can be easily seen from the road(in case anyone is wondering why I just don't go ahead and do it ). Doe anyone have any idea as to who to check with on the legality? Thanks Re: Re sheeting a coro roof? 6Oct 19, 2010 6:37 pm TimH247 Curtis Hi, I'am just trying to seek some help/advice on what is involved in re sheeting a coro roof. The roof profile is quite basic(Gable) with a really low pitch. the total area wouldn't exceed 150m2. My mum has asked me to do it for her since she has some leaks and is short on money My main concearn is the ridge capping. I've heard it requires a fair bit of skill to cut the profile. I guess I'am seeking technique advice and tools required? Would aviation snips be sufficent? I'm looking at replacing the roof on my partner's house too - it's a fairly simple old corrugated iron roof (short sheets overlapping - would look much better with full length sheets), but the main issue is it's lifting everywhere, hundreds of rust holes, heaps of poorly patched areas by the previous (*******) owner. It's even bowed in in several places where he obviously just walked across the sheets instead of along the nail lines. Anyway... I've put a new colourbond roof on my parents house 10 years or so ago (in SA), with my father and brother, none of us are plumbers or builders (farmers and a mechanic). It's not difficult, just needs care to keep it all square and not fall off/through the roof. Also built a couple of sheds, so I reckon I have the skills required to do it. String line, tape measure, chalk line, quality cordless drill, good ladders, tin snips, circular saw with metal blade, and a decent tool belt is all it should need. However, I keep getting told it's illegal and we must use a plumber (the house is in Victoria). It's on a rural property so there is no connection to sewers, although it's in a reasonably populated area and and can be easily seen from the road(in case anyone is wondering why I just don't go ahead and do it ). Doe anyone have any idea as to who to check with on the legality? Thanks Years ago a plumber told me it's ok if it's your own roof, but like you I would like confirmation (from a plumber) on whether that still stands today. Re: Re sheeting a coro roof? 7Oct 22, 2010 3:15 pm TheOK Years ago a plumber told me it's ok if it's your own roof, but like you I would like confirmation (from a plumber) on whether that still stands today. Well, rang the local council, who put me onto the Victorian Building Commission. Checked their website, very quickly found this page http://www.buildingcommission.com.au/ww ... ctions.asp Also googled the site for "roofing" and found this document http://www.buildingcommission.com.au/re ... _sheet.pdf which confirms what the guy at the council told me - you must use a licensed plumber to install metal roofing in Victoria. What a crock. It's protectionism for tradies IMHO. BTW, I know some good plumbers, one of them will get the job, but I've also contracted some shockers through my work, and there is no way they would do a better job of the roof than me (since I have an incentive for it to be done properly). Just saying, a bloke with a trade certificate doesn't mean it will get done better... Re: Re sheeting a coro roof? 8Oct 22, 2010 6:26 pm TimH247 TheOK Years ago a plumber told me it's ok if it's your own roof, but like you I would like confirmation (from a plumber) on whether that still stands today. Well, rang the local council, who put me onto the Victorian Building Commission. Checked their website, very quickly found this page http://www.buildingcommission.com.au/ww ... ctions.asp Also googled the site for "roofing" and found this document http://www.buildingcommission.com.au/re ... _sheet.pdf which confirms what the guy at the council told me - you must use a licensed plumber to install metal roofing in Victoria. What a crock. It's protectionism for tradies IMHO. BTW, I know some good plumbers, one of them will get the job, but I've also contracted some shockers through my work, and there is no way they would do a better job of the roof than me (since I have an incentive for it to be done properly). Just saying, a bloke with a trade certificate doesn't mean it will get done better... I wonder if a 'Handyperson' (Jim's, Grey Army, Hire a Hubby etc.) would be allowed to replace a few sheets of iron even though he/she isn't a plumber. I find it odd that some roofing suppliers have pamphlets and fact sheets on how to install the product sitting on the sales counter, you'd expect that plumbers would already know how to install it ...no? ...hmmm ..might explain why so many roofs leak. Re: Re sheeting a coro roof? 9Oct 23, 2010 8:28 am TheOK I wonder if a 'Handyperson' (Jim's, Grey Army, Hire a Hubby etc.) would be allowed to replace a few sheets of iron even though he/she isn't a plumber. I find it odd that some roofing suppliers have pamphlets and fact sheets on how to install the product sitting on the sales counter, you'd expect that plumbers would already know how to install it ...no? ...hmmm ..might explain why so many roofs leak. From what I've read so far you can't even replace one sheet unless you're a licensed plumber. I know it's illegal to do it yourself.... but Lysaght put out an excellent guide to installation http://www.lysaght.com/download.cfm?dow ... e=filename I've emailed the Building Commission requesting an explanation as to why it's illegal for an owner/builder to replace roof cladding, as all the structural and drainage design work has been done (for the existing roof) and we are simply replacing existing cladding. Wonder if I'll get a response? Re: Re sheeting a coro roof? 10Oct 23, 2010 11:28 am TimH247 TheOK I wonder if a 'Handyperson' (Jim's, Grey Army, Hire a Hubby etc.) would be allowed to replace a few sheets of iron even though he/she isn't a plumber. I find it odd that some roofing suppliers have pamphlets and fact sheets on how to install the product sitting on the sales counter, you'd expect that plumbers would already know how to install it ...no? ...hmmm ..might explain why so many roofs leak. From what I've read so far you can't even replace one sheet unless you're a licensed plumber. I know it's illegal to do it yourself.... but Lysaght put out an excellent guide to installation http://www.lysaght.com/download.cfm?dow ... e=filename I've emailed the Building Commission requesting an explanation as to why it's illegal for an owner/builder to replace roof cladding, as all the structural and drainage design work has been done (for the existing roof) and we are simply replacing existing cladding. Wonder if I'll get a response? I'd expect the reply will be for insurance purposes, leaks, incorrect grounding etc. Different building class, but I'm sure you'll understand the point ..if I bought a kit shed would I have to employ a plumber to assemble the roof? ..You'd still have the exact insurance issues that an occupied dwelling would have. Re: Re sheeting a coro roof? 11Oct 29, 2010 7:42 pm When mentioning the term plumber its a roof plumber which is different to plumber. Hmm I wonder weather bondek as concrete formwork needs to be installed by licenced roof plumber. Personally I would not give a toss as to licence or not. Of course its protected work practices. If you feel comfortable, have a go. Good Luck Pulpo Re: Re sheeting a coro roof? 12Nov 14, 2010 8:52 am Just getting back to this, been away for work for a while. I received a response from the building commission. It is definitely illegal in Victoria to replace steel roofing unless you are a licensed roofing plumber. They wouldn't say why, just quoted the legislation. It appears it is ok to install any other type of roofing however, such as concrete tiles.... how does that make sense? Different skill set was the building commissions reply. What rubbish. BTW, we have been quoted just under $12,000 by a plumber I trust to replace the roof, which isn't too bad considering the difference it will make to the house. He didn't split labour and materials though, so I'm guessing there is a few thousand there in labour. Doing the labour ourselves would have paid for the new air conditioner and insulation that we are doing at the same time Re: Re sheeting a coro roof? 13Nov 17, 2010 8:20 am I just did a full install and it is not rocket science providing there are 2 people on the job it is easy. And also if it is windy dont bother, I assume that is why the Building commision has it legislated as if a gust of wind picked up a sheet it could blow away and kill someone. Also ridge capping is easy as it comes pre made. Also dont forget that it is worth the $$ to get the same coloured screws as the roof and yes a decent cordless drill is worth it weight in gold as it will be required to do some hard work Thanks. Yeh ideally that would have been good, but have progressed too far now. 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