How To Install Steel Roofing

Galvanized steel which is created by using a soft layer of zinc to protect the inner layers is the most common type of steel roofing.

How to install steel roofing.

Before you install metal roofing repair any damage to the wood under the shingles. If you need to install a steel roof hook the bottom of the first shingle into the bottom of the roof above the underlayment. In many cases it makes sense to remove an old or dilapidated roof and install a metal roof that is better able to withstand the elements. Next use 1 inch nails to secure some metal edging to the perimeter of the roof.

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. Then cover the entire roof with a layer of insulation and secure it with a staple gun. Hook the next shingle along the previous one and nail it into place then continue across the roof. Steel roofing can be costly but it is a lifetime investment.

In a standing seam roof long single panels run vertically all the way from the eave to the ridge.