How To Install Metal Roof Decking

These roofs are usually easy to install over a deck or patio just make sure you re not breaking any local building codes.

How to install metal roof decking. Use your neoprene washer head screws to secure the metal to the sheathing. Space the screws about 12 in 30 cm apart. Cover the roof of the shed with roofing felt making sure the strips overlap at least 2. Attach 3 by 3 foot sheets of tin to each section of the frame using 1 inch steel hex washer head screws and a cordless drill.

Make sure that the screws are all aligned evenly as you will be able to see them from the ground if they are. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it. 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. Secure the tar paper to the plywood sheets with roofing staples.

Inspect the plywood for damaged areas. Screw the steel hex washer head screws into the tops of corrugated waves of tin roofing material to prevent leaking through screw holes at the bottoms of the waves when rain runs down the roof. Fit the side drip edges over the roofing felt while the bottom drip edges should be fit under. For exposed fasteners avoid over tightening the fastener.

Repair any rotted sections of plywood before installing the metal panels. This is part 1 of a 6 part video series explaining how i installed a metal roof on my house. Remove all unused vents pipes and protrusions. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel.

In this video i cover measuring the roof figuring the metal th. In addition cut a 12 piece for the top ridge. Sweep the plywood clean of all dirt and debris with a push broom. Here are 10 options we love.