kimberwarden
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Post by kimberwarden on Sept 23, 2015 11:06:09 GMT -8
I'm just about to place my order for new roof skin for my flat-roofed toaster. I want it to be white, so I'm going with a seamed roof. The roof metal can be any pattern I choose, or none at all. I'm thinking of getting no pattern at all so that it's smooth and easy to fold over the edges. Is there any reason I should consider using a pattern instead?
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Post by Ross on Sept 23, 2015 11:17:39 GMT -8
A smooth roof is easier to clean.
Just my thoughts.
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diymom
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Post by diymom on Sept 23, 2015 11:18:32 GMT -8
I would think that something with breaks would have more structural integrity, I don't think it would be more difficult to bend though.
I haven't done a roof yet, but will be eventually, many people have used smooth aluminum as well as aluminum with a break pattern, so it's possibly just preference.
Please chime in roofing veterans.
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mel
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Post by mel on Sept 23, 2015 12:53:47 GMT -8
I think most roofs are smooth, mine is. I think it is so that the water runs off it easily, but I'm not positive.
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Post by mountainsounds on Sept 23, 2015 13:01:32 GMT -8
My understanding is brakes provide structural support and provide a buffer against puckering.
After just finishing up our first roof with a brake pattern, I wld not want to replace with smooth. We have a vent and a very rounded rear which both contributed to puckering. Read Vikx and Larry's posts on this subject. If your trailer is very rounded, there are techniques for getting the edge metal to be smoother. Also, I recall Larry installed a flat aluminum roof recently and he thought it was more of a PITA. But maybe he will comment shortly?
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mobiltec
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Post by mobiltec on Sept 24, 2015 19:35:56 GMT -8
Nothing wrong with flat as was the 54 Aljo I just did. But it's harder to handle without damaging it than something with brakes or patterns. The easiest pattern I've handled is the 2 inch mesa. That stuff is great to work with. If you have a toaster you have no real reason for brakes. I would use 2 inch mesa on a toaster if anything.
As with all sheet metal, Never pick it up from the ends and sides at the same time. You chance creasing it. Communicate with your helper so you don't cause damage.
I say 2 inch mesa or flat. Brakes don't do anything for the top of a toaster though.
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