How To Install A Metal Roof On A Manufactured Home

Basically if you can run a drill saw and read a tape measure you can install your own metal roof.

How to install a metal roof on a manufactured home.

As long as you are somewhat handy all you need is a saw drill and tape measure to install your own mobile home metal roof for a fraction of the cost. Use 3 inch white sheet metal screws with neoprene washers on the ridges of the corrugated metal sheeting. Use 3 inch white sheet metal screws with neoprene washers on the ridges in the metal sheeting until the roof is covered with corrugated metal. Metal roofing is also available in the form of shingles.

For complete details on installing your own metal roof we have a booklet available to help you. First because the frame is screwed directly to the rafters and the interlocked shingles are screwed to the frame the roof can withstand winds of up to 120 mph without. Lay the starter row of metal shingles at the drip edge and affix to the roof with metal roofing nails. Secure the corrugated metal sheet using a drill and 3 inch deck screws to attach the metal to the furring strips.

This framework has three big advantages. Work up from the initial row starting at the lower corner in a diagonal pattern staggering the shingles to prevent gaps. Fresh seal around the vents on your new mobile home roof. Better steel shingle systems like the one shown install over a framework of 2x2s.

Insert the foam closure strips on each side of the metal sheet. Secure the corrugated metal sheet using a drill and 3 inch deck screws to attach the metal to the furring strips. The last video i made left out how to install strips insulation and underlaym.