How To Install Metal Hip Roof

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

How to install metal hip roof.

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. Otherwise when you start putting all the screws in it s going to pull and fight creating some waves all the way down. Nail the jack rafters to the hip rafters and secure them to the walls. We re going to install it using z trim and you have the option of using either pop rivets for a hidden fastener application or you can use stitch screws.

Space the screws about 12 in 30 cm apart. Depending on the size of the roof most hip roofs will have 4 6 short jack rafters that are spaced out every 20 inches 51 cm between the hip rafters and the king common rafters. Use your neoprene washer head screws to secure the metal to the sheathing. Make sure that the screws are all aligned evenly as you will be able to see them from the ground if they are.

Now that we ve installed panel on both sides of the hip we can install the hip cap. Learn more about the installation of hip caps by watching the short video or reading the transcript below.