How To Put Metal Roofing Down

Remove the old roof.

How to put metal roofing down. 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. In a standing seam roof long single panels run vertically all the way from the eave to the ridge. You ll want to order metal panels that are an appropriate color and look to complement your. You will need to order enough metal material to cover the entire roof and this process.

Place the first screw. For exposed fasteners avoid over tightening the fastener. Measure the roof area. Use your neoprene washer head screws to secure the metal to the sheathing.

To watch the entire series from the beginning click here. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel. 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.