How To Put Metal Roofing Down

Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel.

How to put metal roofing down.

For exposed fasteners avoid over tightening the fastener. Make sure that the screws are all aligned evenly as you will be able to see them from the ground if they are. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it. In a standing seam roof long single panels run vertically all the way from the eave to the ridge.

Place the first screw. You will need to order enough metal material to cover the entire roof and this process. To watch the entire series from the beginning click here. Measure the roof area.

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. Space the screws about 12 in 30 cm apart. Remove the old roof.