How To Put Tin On A Flat Roof

Add the metal panels.

How to put tin on a flat roof.

Use metal 1 inch roofing nails to install the metal edging that goes around the perimeter of the roof. Secure the screws but do not overtighten. Always begin working at the point with the longest peak to eave distance. Take your first sheet of metal and place it on the roof so that it overhangs the edge at least 3 4 in 1 9 cm.

You can also nail a chalk line straight every 2 feet to use as a guide. They also come in 12 lengths if you have a bigger roof to cover. Follow manufacturer s instructions for the sealant application. The washer under the screw head should seal to the surface of the panel without bulging or shifting.

This helps in setting up the lap of the panels. Flat metal roofs can last for almost 35 years in ideal conditions. Install the panel so that the short lip overlaps the large lip. The traditional metal roof types such as 5v crimp shown above and corrugated are rated by the manufacturers for use down to a 3 12 pitch three inches of vertical rise for every foot of horizontal run.

Plus it has the added advantage of reflecting heat from the sun which keeps energy costs down. Install a corrugated roofing wall connector panel to a wall with roofing sealant when installing panels for a patio cover. In this video i cover measuring the roof figuring the metal th. However with a seamed or crimped roof style you won t need screws.

This is part 1 of a 6 part video series explaining how i installed a metal roof on my house. Horizontal plastic closure strips these attach to the top of the pergola to hold the roofing panels on since they should be installed every 2 feet you will need about 5 for every 8 length of paneling. Step 2 take measurements. Clear roofing panels i used the suntuf 26 x 8 panels.

Take a metal sheet and use inch metal wood screws to affix the roofing onto the wood slats. Metal specifically aluminum is known for its durability. Run a bead of 100 percent silicone sealant along the underside of the short edge of the next panel. For an r panel style you will need to install it with 5 16 inch lap screws.

Lay the panels on the ground the way you want them to be on the roof. Take care the first piece is aligned precisely perpendicular square to the edge. Step 1 select a tin roof type decide what type of tin roof you want by selecting either an r panel or v crimp style.