How To Install Metal Roofing On A Gambrel Roof Shed

Nail the flashing in place with 1 1 2 inch roofing nails.

How to install metal roofing on a gambrel roof shed.

Build the roof as normal with the trim felt paper and metal flashing. Then trim all edges of the roof with metal trim made for that purpose. 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 at 1st coast metal roofing supply we value our customer service and product q.

If you are right handed begin laying panels from the right and reverse if you are left handed. Then attach the metal roof material with screws make for roofing. Install an end strip of rubber butyl at the top edge of this row fitting it snugly into the profile of the metal. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel.

Continue laying panels and attaching them to the tar or the boards until you reach the other side. Install the cut row of panels overlapping the flashing. Apply a row of 8 inch wide metal flashing over the break in the gambrel 4 inches above and 4 inches below. Gambrel installation subscribe to our page for more metal roofing videos.

Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it. You might have to stagger the metal and cut one or both outside edges to get the correct overall width.