How To Installing Metal Roofing

Metal roofing can also be significantly more expensive than pvc.

How to installing metal roofing. Add the metal panels. 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. To learn more about eave trim and cleat installation view our other how to videos. Learn how to install our metal roof panels by watching the short video or reading the transcript below.

If playback doesn t begin shortly try restarting your device. Use your 1 1 4. These instructions specifically focus on metal panel installation. In a standing seam roof long single panels run vertically all the way from the eave to the ridge.

Take your first sheet of. Videos you watch may be added to the tv s watch history and influence tv. Next you are ready to install the metal 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.

One downside is that the metal sheets have a susceptibility to denting both in installation and during hailstorms. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel. Today we will install an american building components sl 16 metal roofing panel. You can use 1 inch nails for the installation of eave flashing.

The edging or eave flashing consists of metal strips that are used to cover the perimeter of the roof. Always begin working at the point with the longest peak to eave distance. Metal roofing resists rot is not susceptible to insect damage and is non combustible a boon in fire prone areas.