How To Install Metal Flat Roof

How to install metal roofing.

How to install metal flat roof.

Measure the height of your roof adding 2 to 4 inches to your measurement to allow overhang. Measure the roof area. In a standing seam roof long single panels run vertically all the way from the eave to the ridge. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel.

Step 1 measure the roof height. Step 4 laying the sheets. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it. Step 2 create a base.

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. Make sure that the screws are all aligned evenly as you will be able to see them from the ground if they are. The use of metal retrofit roofs allows the flat roofed buildings to undergo a transformation into a sloped roof building. You will need to order enough metal material to cover the entire roof and this process.

For exposed fasteners avoid over tightening the fastener. A standing seam metal roof is usually more expensive than a metal shingle roof sometimes up to twice the price but this will depend on the types of metal sheets used corrugated or ribbed steel sheets are cheapest whether or not you purchase during a sale your roof style and amount of coverage required and whatever offers your roofing. You ll want to order metal panels that are an appropriate color and look to complement your. Place the first screw.

Space the screws about 12 in 30 cm apart. These new roofs can be either low sloped less than 2 12 functional roofs or high pitched greater than 2 12 architectural roofs depending on the expectations of the building owner. Use your neoprene washer head screws to secure the metal to the sheathing. Step 3 install the metal edging.

Step 5 install the metal trim.