How To Install Tin Roofing On A Shed

Then nail the metal edging by using a hammer and roofing nails.

How to install tin roofing on a shed.

Continue laying panels and attaching them to the tar or the boards until you reach the other side. Work up from the initial row starting at the lower corner in a diagonal pattern staggering the shingles to prevent gaps. Slide a washer onto a 1 1 2 inch wood screw and drive it through a low. Lay the starter row of metal shingles at the drip edge and affix to the roof with metal roofing nails.

Then trim all edges of the roof with metal trim made for that purpose. Then attach the metal roof material with screws make for roofing. Secure the slats with 3 inch metal to wood screws. Build the roof as normal with the trim felt paper and metal flashing.

Position it so it overhangs the edge at least 4 inches. Start screwing on the metal panels around the outside first then finish the job beginning at one side. You might have to stagger the metal and cut one or both outside edges to get the correct overall width. Lay the slats at 2 foot intervals length wise as you work from the roof s bottom and upward.

Lay the first piece of tin roofing in a bottom corner of the roof.