Screw a metal sheet into the wood of the roof through the tarpaper.
How to install metal roofing.
Measure the roof area.
Remove the old roof.
Place the first screw.
You will need to order enough metal material to cover the entire roof and this process starts with measuring the.
Start with one side of the house at the top of the roof.
Add the metal panels.
Learn how to install our metal roof panels by watching the short video or reading the transcript below.
Always begin working at the point with the longest peak to eave distance.
The edging or eave flashing consists of metal strips that are used to cover the perimeter of.
To watch the entire series from the beginning click here.
Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it.
Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel.
If you want to install steel over asphalt your best choice for installing metal roofing is to use a steel shingle system like the one shown instead of the more common and more expensive standing seam steel.
Installing your roofing 1.
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.
Screw in the next sheet making sure that it overlaps the first sheet.
To learn more about eave trim and cleat installation view our other how to videos.
Install the eave flashing.
Take your first sheet.
These instructions specifically focus on metal panel installation.