Installing Metal Hip Roof

I am installing a metal hip roof and am concerned about the possibility of leakage around the hip caps seams.

Installing metal hip roof.

The good thing about hips in contrast to valleys is that water runs away from rather than toward them. Learn more about the installation of hip caps by watching the short video or reading the transcript below. We re going to install it using z trim and you have the option of using either pop rivets for a hidden fastener application or you can use stitch screws. Hip installation subscribe to our page for more metal roofing videos.

Work up from the initial row starting at the lower corner in a diagonal pattern staggering the shingles to prevent gaps. The ridge cap covers the seams but leaves gaps underneath due to the ridged profile of the roofing. What can i do to seal these gaps. Now that we ve installed panel on both sides of the hip we can install the hip cap.

Here at 1st coast metal roofing supply we value our customer service and product quali. We cover all the basics of metal roof installation. Lay the starter row of metal shingles at the drip edge and affix to the roof with metal roofing nails.