Corrugated Tin as Siding

[TornJock]

On a few of my recent forays into my old hometown of Austin, I've noticed the use of corrugated (some galvanized, some not) tin/steel as a siding for not only commercial use, but residential, too. When trimmed with cedar, I like the look.

Anyone here have any experience and/or advice in this area? I'm thinking of using both cedar and the corrugated tin look on my house & privacy fencing and wanted to see what the Horn Depot experts thought...

Thanks in advance.

 

[NickDanger]

I like the look, too. Lake Flato started using it some time back with great success. I know they have won national acclaim for designs that utilized it. I bet you'll do well.

 

[Mrmyke709]

Just googled LakeFlato.
Some good looking stuff.
I need to win the Lotto, and quick.

 

[ldogg53]

Torn...
look it up... it's a product called Galvalum(e)... basically galvanized aluminum... there is a builder here in Houston and in Dallas that is building tons of townhomes out of it... Urban Lofts I believe... you can get it in a few different colors I think.. or perhaps it is paintable.. can't recall...

 

[TornJock]

Thanks for the lead. I'm looking at using the unpainted stuff trimmed by rough cedar and possibly a stone veneer.

I'm trying to Google some other architectural websites that might have some cool pictures like the Lake/Flato site. Wish I would have had a camera with me when I was in Austin cruising around....

 

[accuratehorn]

I like it too, and may rebuild the privacy fence with it one day. I believe there are differences in thickness/quality/price that need to be investigated.

 

[K-Man]

My house is cinder block with stucco exterior. It's a cool look and will last forever, but the thermal insulation value is NOT good. I'd like to add a layer of good insulation and cover with corrugated metal. How much might that cost? 1200 S.F,. in Austin.

 

[ths71]

Dude building a prefab Rocio Romero house that uses Galvalume for siding.

Romero

 

[NickDanger]

We put galvalume on the ranch house roof. It's supposed to be structurally superior to regular tin roofing and more durable. That's what I was told by my contractor. Also will look better for longer.

 

[accuratehorn]

How long is it supposed to last on a roof, and how long will it look good (two different things entirely-tin can get dull and rusty looking)? Any idea of the square foot cost of this stuff?