Make sure that you ve completely covered the entire roof with the metal that all edges are smooth and finished and that there are no loose pieces.
How to finish metal roof edge.
If the siding is vinyl use a siding removal tool to pop out the bottom edge.
Still up on the roof your next step is to make sure that all the edges are smooth and finished and that all panels are fully secured to the roof.
Position a piece of 2 by 2 inch metal roof edge at the lower edge of the roof with the beveled side against the outer surface of the fascia and the flat side atop the felt underlay.
Finish the shingles up to the top edge of the lean to as described in steps 1 5 above.
Now that we have the z trim in place the next thing to do is fasten it to the roof deck.
Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it.
Drip edges are metal sheets usually shaped like an l installed at the edge of the roof.
By the end of step 7 every square inch of the roof should be covered in metal the entire perimeter protected with edge flashing and all the roof joints protected with flashing.
Remove sections of siding immediately adjacent to the top edge of the roof.
Here s how to use flashing along the top edge of a lean to shed when finishing the top row of shingles.
Once the underlayment has been nailed into place onto the plywood sheets install a drip edge to the to catch water and remove it from the roof.
Step 3 install drip edge.
Step 4 install the metal roofing panels.
Tools used in the video.
Craig hardin of hardin exteriors shows how to notch metal roofing panels at the eaves edge quickly and effectively.
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.
Fasten the z trim.
Clean up all remaining metal nails and screws and enjoy your new roof.
Without a drip edge water may end up beneath the shingles and may cause damage to various parts of the home.
By placing it slightly behind the lines we make sure that it doesn t stick out from beyond the end wall flashing.