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How to install metal roofing on your house.
Screw a metal sheet into the wood of the roof through the tarpaper.
Measure the roof area.
Remove the old roof.
For exposed fasteners avoid over tightening the fastener.
Start with one side of the house at the top of the roof.
Space the screws about 12 in 30 cm apart.
Can you avoid tearing off your old asphalt shingle roof by putting a steel roof over it.
Install the metal edging around the roof s perimeter using 1 inch 3 2 centimeter roofing nails.
Screw in the next sheet making sure that it overlaps the first sheet.
Make sure that the screws are all aligned evenly as you will be able to see them from the ground if they are.
Lay the starter row of metal shingles at the drip edge and affix to the roof with metal roofing nails.
Most codes now allow no more than two layers of roofing before requiring a complete tear off.
Use your neoprene washer head screws to secure the metal to the sheathing.