How To Install Metal Roof

Always begin working at the point with the longest peak to eave distance.

How to install metal roof.

Learn how to install our metal roof panels by watching the short video or reading the transcript below. You will need to order enough metal material to cover the entire roof and this process. In a standing seam roof long single panels run vertically all the way from the eave to the ridge. In this video i m installing some metal roofing over an existing ash fault shingled roof.

To learn more about eave trim and cleat installation view our other how to videos. Remove the old roof. This is not a complete install only basic install on a bungalow i. Take your first sheet.

If you want to install steel over asphalt your best choice for installing metal roofing is to use a steel shingle system like the one shown instead of the more common and more expensive standing seam steel. The purpose of roof underlayment is to provide a waterproof layer that drains water away from your wood roof framing. Let s talk about roof underlayment for a minute. Installing your roofing 1.

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. So here we go. In contrast steel shingles are. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it.

Typically most underlayment installation is simply a layer 30 pound felt paper. Installing a waterproof underlay for metal roof. Add the metal panels. The edging or eave flashing consists of metal strips that are used to cover the perimeter of.

Measure the roof area. These instructions specifically focus on metal panel installation. You ll want to order metal panels that are an appropriate color and look to complement your.