How To Install Metal Roof Panels

Install metal panels or shingles align the first metal roofing panel so that it overlaps the edging by 1 2 to 3 4 of an inch and is square to the roof line.

How to install metal roof panels.

Installation using exposed fasteners. Next you are ready to install the metal roof. Take your first sheet of. The eave flashing or edging is just the steel metal strips used to cover the entire perimeter of the roof.

Use your 1 1 4. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel. You are essentially sealing off the metal roof with this flashing and you need to make sure that is securely fastened. Cut panel to length add eave trim.

Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it. Always begin working at the point with the longest peak to eave distance. When you re installing a metal roofing panel the first thing that you want to do is make sure you re starting square.