How To Put On A New Tin Roof

Start at the highest point and the furthest point from the trash container and take off all the old shingles flashing.

How to put on a new tin roof.

Measure the length and width of your roof measuring both sides if your outbuilding s roof has a peak. You will need to order enough metal material to cover the entire roof and this process. This is not a complete install only basic install on a bungalow i. Then nail the metal edging by using a hammer and roofing nails.

Lay the new metal roof right on top of an old roof or remove the old one first. Lay the starter row of metal shingles at the drip edge and affix to the roof with metal roofing nails. In a log cabin with exposed beams the tongue and groove roof decking boards will be visible from underneath. Secure the slats with 3 inch metal to wood screws.

If you need to reposition your gutters do so at this. If you come across any large nails that are sticking out either remove them and put them in your debris container or. You ll want to order metal panels that are an appropriate color and look to complement your. Once the first wood layer is down cover it with 15 pound felt paper image 1.

How to install a tin roof step 1. In this video i m installing some metal roofing over an existing ash fault shingled roof. How to install a metal roof on a shed. Most metal shingles will be attached to the roof using metal shingle.

Measure the roof area. Put on heavy gloves and safety goggles. Tack the 15 pound felt paper. Add at least 4 inches to each side of your roof measurement to add an overhang with your tin panels.

While a metal roof can be a noisy addition to a home it can be the perfect solution for a shed in need of repair. Install slat boards to the roof so that you can easily attach the new tin. Lay the slats at 2 foot intervals length wise as you work from the roof s bottom and upward. Remove the old roof.

How to install a tin roof on an outbuilding 1.