How Do You Install Metal Roofing

Remove the old roof.

How do you install metal roofing.

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. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it. 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. 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.

Corrugated metal roof installation instructions. Always begin working at the point with the longest peak to eave distance. Install offset cleat install the offset cleat along the eave and then you are ready to install the metal roofing panels. You will need to order enough metal material to cover the entire roof and this process.

Before you start to install corrugated metal roofing you need to figure out how much you need. You ll want to order metal panels that are an appropriate color and look to complement your. Installing your roofing 1. Corrugated metal roofing generally comes in sheets that are 3x6 feet in size 18 square feet.

Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel. Measure the length of the roof and the breadth of one side. Add the metal panels. In a standing seam roof long single panels run vertically all the way from the eave to the ridge.

Multiply those numbers and then double the result for the square footage of your roof. Take your first sheet. The offset cleat allows us to create a true hidden fastener installation. By following the 10 simple instructions below you will be able to install a corrugated metal roof on your garage or shed.

You can learn more about installing eave trim and offset cleats in another one of our metal roofing installation videos.