How To Install Metal Roofing On Barn Style Roof

How to install barn metal roofs.

How to install metal roofing on barn style roof.

Replace any sections of damaged decking using material of a similar thickness and type. Set it flat on top of the. 5install metal panels or shingles. Install the first sheet with one long edge.

Lay the first piece of metal roofing beginning in the bottom corner of the roof. Multiply the two measurements. Start at one lower corner along the gambrel end. If you do not remove the roof that needs repair lay 1 by 4s across the top approximately 2 feet apart to attach the metal to.

Run a tape measure along the base of the barn to get the measurements for the width and length of the barn. You might have to stagger the metal and cut one or both outside edges to get the correct overall width. I ll show you some tips tricks a. Lay down roofing paper or tar if you have removed the shingles from the old roof.

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. How to put a metal roof on a gambrel roof. Then attach the metal roof material with screws make for roofing. 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. It s not the hard it is just nice having some company while working. Tear off any old roofing down to the decking.