How To Put Metal Roofs On

In this video i cover measuring the roof figuring the metal th.

How to put metal roofs on.

Space the screws about 12 in 30 cm apart down the entire piece of metal. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it. Can you avoid tearing off your old asphalt shingle roof by putting a steel roof over it. Take care the first piece is aligned precisely perpendicular square to the edge.

Can you put steel roofing over asphalt. This is part 1 of a 6 part video series explaining how i installed a metal roof on my house. Diy metal roofing installations will require the following materials. In a standing seam roof long single panels run vertically all the way from the eave to the ridge.

Use your neoprene washer head screws to secure the metal to the sheathing. 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. 1 inch roofing nails. 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.

Here are some pros and cons. Steel panels rectangles or squares staple gun. Ladder or scaffolding tall enough to reach the roof jigsaw or power metal shears. A good metal roof starts with the right materials.

Drill and full assortment of drill bits. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel.