icefisherman

It seems most of us agree metal roof is the way to go.

But lets talk numbers....how much for the shingles and how much for the metal roof?

Need to know the cost, before I can justify the difference.

Thanks,

Cheers,

Ice Fisherman

Like I said originally; for me, the cost was 8% more. No brainer as far as I am concerned!

Cliff if I get quotes anywhere close to that 8% cost difference it'll be no brainer to me as well.

Cheers,

Ice Fisherman

I guess key point is what would the price for shingles vs. metal would be? If it is few thousands more for metal is one thing...if it is double or triple is quite another.

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Ice Fisherman

Maybe a bit early but starting my home work ahead of time can't hurt too much.

Most of the neighbors have already replaced the shingles on their roofs. Few including me haven't done it yet. All houses on the street were built about the same time withing a year (11 years ago).

I've read some old posts here (Big Cliff the latest) but can use more specific information pretending to my particular house...house is over 3300 sq. feet including finished basement. Asume about 1100 sq. feet per floor. House is in North West GTA/North Halton.

As I said 11.5 years old. No leaks but wife says she has noticed some shingles curling on the garage roof. So it maybe getting close to the time of replacement. Question is with WHAT?

Simplest and cheapest I assume will be to put shingles again. But curious to see how much more would be to use metal/aluminum roof instead? Not sure how long we'll stay in the house...not planing any moves at this time but who knows what happens few years from now.

Roof is fairly steep, not sure of exact pitch. There must be roof experts who are members here and can hopefully shed some light on the issue. Even offer a quote?

Below is Google space shot of the roof if it helps.

Would appreciate any advice and input you may have...I understand there are different varieties of metal roof, different thickness, but all more of less with life time warranty?

Trying to figure out if it is worth paying bit extra not to have it to repeat this exercise again in future.

Feel free to PM me if you wish.

Thanks,

Cheers,

Ice Fisherman

You got it Wayne...James is the mastermind behind the leg breakers ha ha ha....

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Ice Fisherman

Was that you that I talked to at True Canadian Outdoors? We talked about the Meegs, the Vibrato and our kids.

I ended up buying a Vibrato and almost immediately regretted it.

Well small world and it rotates Bud....yep it was me....I am going to put mine for sale on Kijiji ha ha ha ;-) I can think of few better ways to spend $17

See if they agree we return them for half price

Cheers,

Ice Fisherman

Not to mention when walking and down't own a snow machine every pound less weight in the sled counts.

Then 1lb tanks is certainly better thant the 5 or 20 lks ones.

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Ice Fisherman

Thanks Wayne. I'll use my digital scale to wait the tank after filling it. But what if it gets overfilled by then....I guess I have to connect it and burn some of it before transporting it? And how much of an issue that is in winter when temps should actually help by preventing expansion of the gas inside? Maybe more of issue in the summer...but even then the valve should release the extra pressure should it occur.

Btw I wish you've got some of those adapters so I can buy one from you now ;-)

Cheers,

Ice Fisherman

hmmmm....just checked Cabelas.ca site and they are not there even though they are on Cabelas.com....

so back to the original question where does one buy one of those things in Canada?

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Ice Fisherman

Does Princess Auto or some other place sell them in the GTA to avoid the drive again to Barrie before my next fishing trip?

Also isn't that the same hose I use for connecting my 20 lbs tank to my camping cooking stove or my camping propane lantern?

If so I have it and will not need to spend on it.

Thanks.

Cheers,

Ice Fisherman

 

How do you work those jigs?

Beers on me if you teach me the way. Looks like a brilliant day of fishin

Cut the head of the tube so you can slide it on top of the Meegs from starting at the tip of the hook and push it onto the Meegs. Turn it around to align the black back of the tube with the black back of the Meeg. Once tube is on the Meeg the friction will keep it there so no need to glue anything. Sometime I cut a bit from the tail of the Meegs as Whities like to grab on them if too long.

Jigging it is not that difficult but it take some time to master....jig right over the bottom....3-4 times...then lift 2-3 feet up and crush it back to the bottom....wait 2 sec and jig again 3-4 times slow motion short strikes right above bottom....then repeat....some days they want more delicate jig some days with more movement...you adjust accordingly...once you figure it out the best way to catch whities and lakers...love it....

It is all pretty simple....the jigging action is the most critical part.

Good luck.

Cheers,

Ice Fisherman

Thanks guys. Was at Cabelas on Friday and bought new St. Croix ice rod....damn....wish I knew they sell the adapter as well so I don't make a special trip for it.

Oh well...

Do I really need that filter too? I was reading if you stop gas flow from the 20 lb tank valve first and let gar in hose burn you don't need the filter?

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Ice Fisherman

Just bought new Buddy heater and remember people talking about ways to refill their one pound tanks instead of keeping buying new ones.

Can someone tell me where to find a good deal on the adapter needed and how well this process work?

Thanks,

Cheers,

Ice Fisherman

What kind of hut was it? I thought some of the huts - especially the flip overs, are too low for good hook sets.

 

Sleepjigging

It is a flip over one man hut....rather small. I never fish in a hut but friend gave it to me and mostly took it out for my son as it was raining for few hours in the morning.

Oh what a surprise, Emil caught whitefish on the ice

 

Good for you bud, can't believe how many gobies in that fishes' stomach, wow!!!!

 

Well done bud!

Thanks Joey.Haven't seen each other for a while. Hope to see you this season.

Cheers,

Ice Fisherman

Thank you for your advice icefisherman. Helped me to put 3 whitie and 3 lakers on the ice today.

Costa my pleasure my friend. Glad you did well. Once you figure the action on the Meegs it is the most productive lure....and you never snag a fish with a Meeg.

Beer is on you next time we run into each other ha ha

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Ice Fisherman

NAW,

I do have few Williams spoons in my tackle box but have not used them at all for the pat couple years. Only use them when I cannot get them on the Meegs. And I usually do get them on Meegs. Much more pleasant and faster way to fish. Once one figure the jigging action of the Meegs no need to bother with the Williams.

Let me know if you need I can hook you up with James himself the maker of those lures. He just did a large batch...drying out as I write this. Shouldn't be a problem to get some directly from him.

Cheers,

Ice Fisherman

nicely done! Those are some good Whities. Was this Monday or the weekend?

Few hours ago.

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Ice Fisherman

Hut was just picked up by another board member.

Thanks to all who PM-ed me.

Cheers,

Ice Fisherman

Someone gave me portable hut for ice fishing couple years ago. Never used it once as I walk ( don't own a snow machine). This thing is heavy to pull by myself.
Anyhow, don't mind giving it to someone who can use it... for free.
You'll need to pick it up.
Feel free to PM with questions.

Cheers,

Ice Fisherman

Well none of the Costco stores have any....may have missed that train unfortunately ...cant wait for them to restock and need couple quickly for what is left of the boat fishing season...

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Ice Fisherman

Well the time has come...after 9 years one of my Sears DieHard deep cycle batteries gave me problems on Saturday. Had to use jumper cable and the other battery to start my main motor at end of day. So I am thinking it maybe time to replace both of them, Both were made in 2005.

Any idea where can I find same battery? Needles to say I am happy with them and see no reason to change.

If they are not available locally my other choice would be the Costco ones as they come with very good warranty and decent price.

Any other ideas or comments?

Thanks,

Cheers,

Ice Fisherman

It is probably all frozen solid with all the recent cold.

Cheers,

Ice Fisherman