How To Install Metal Roofing On Steep Roof

Use your neoprene washer head screws to secure the metal to the sheathing.

How to install metal roofing on steep roof.

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Make sure that the screws are all aligned evenly as you will be able to see them from the ground if they are. Arrange the shingles so the ends and the tab notches do not lie directly above gaps in the shingle below. Lay the starter row of metal shingles at the drip edge and affix to the roof with metal roofing nails. You can use 1 inch nails for the installation of eave flashing.

If the gaps lined up water could get directly onto the roof sheathing and then seep in through a nail hole. Following adequate safety procedures including those. Space the screws about 12 in 30 cm apart. Working on any roof is dangerous and slick metal roofs with a steep pitch are particularly perilous.

The eave flashing or edging is just the steel metal strips used to cover the entire perimeter of the roof. For exposed fasteners avoid over tightening the fastener. Work up from the initial row starting at the lower corner in a diagonal pattern staggering the shingles to prevent gaps. Most metal shingles will be attached to the roof using metal shingle.