How To Install A Metal Roof On A Small Shed

Handy home shows you universal shingling techniques that can be applied to any shed.

How to install a metal roof on a small shed. 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. Corrugated metal roof installation instructions. Take care the first piece is aligned precisely perpendicular square to the edge. Without getting up on the roof itself you can get the measurements simply by measuring the length and width of the roof and then multiply these.

Build the roof as normal with the trim felt paper and metal flashing. While a metal roof can be a noisy addition to a home it can be the perfect solution for a shed in need of repair. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it. Either way a metal roof can add years to a shed because it is impervious to bugs and animals and it weathers well in every climate.

Use your neoprene washer head screws to secure the metal to the sheathing. Watch and see how easy it is. Shingling a shed and want some tips. You might have to stagger the metal and cut one or both outside edges to get the correct overall width.

Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel. My workshop shed is under a large tree constantly being attacked by falling cones and bird droppings. This video shows how i installed a metal panelled roof. Space the screws about 12 in 30 cm apart down the entire piece of metal.

Then attach the metal roof material with screws make for roofing. Then trim all edges of the roof with metal trim made for that purpose. Lay the new metal roof right on top of an old roof or remove the old one first. Take your first sheet of metal and place it on the roof so that it overhangs the edge at least 3 4 in 1 9 cm.

How to install a metal roof on a shed.