How To Put Tin On A Flat Roof

Secure the screws but do not overtighten.

How to put tin on a flat roof.

In this video i cover measuring the roof figuring the metal th. 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. Flat metal roofs can last for almost 35 years in ideal conditions. This helps in setting up the lap of the panels.

This is part 1 of a 6 part video series explaining how i installed a metal roof on my house. Take care the first piece is aligned precisely perpendicular square to the edge. Clear roofing panels i used the suntuf 26 x 8 panels. Plus it has the added advantage of reflecting heat from the sun which keeps energy costs down.

They also come in 12 lengths if you have a bigger roof to cover. For an r panel style you will need to install it with 5 16 inch lap screws. Follow manufacturer s instructions for the sealant application. You can also nail a chalk line straight every 2 feet to use as a guide.

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. Lay the panels on the ground the way you want them to be on the roof. Add the metal panels. Always begin working at the point with the longest peak to eave distance.

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. Metal specifically aluminum is known for its durability. Use metal 1 inch roofing nails to install the metal edging that goes around the perimeter of the roof. However with a seamed or crimped roof style you won t need screws.

The washer under the screw head should seal to the surface of the panel without bulging or shifting. In this video i m installing some metal roofing over an existing ash fault shingled roof. Metal is one of the most popular materials used for flat roof replacement. Take a metal sheet and use inch metal wood screws to affix the roofing onto the wood slats.

Install a corrugated roofing wall connector panel to a wall with roofing sealant when installing panels for a patio cover. Run a bead of 100 percent silicone sealant along the underside of the short edge of the next panel. Install the panel so that the short lip overlaps the large lip.