You can also nail a chalk line straight every 2 feet to use as a guide.
How to put tin on a flat roof.
Run a bead of 100 percent silicone sealant along the underside of the short edge of the next panel.
Secure the screws but do not overtighten.
Follow manufacturer s instructions for the sealant application.
Use metal 1 inch roofing nails to install the metal edging that goes around the perimeter of the roof.
Step 2 take measurements.
In this video i m installing some metal roofing over an existing ash fault shingled roof.
Install the panel so that the short lip overlaps the large lip.
Flat metal roofs can last for almost 35 years in ideal conditions.
Metal specifically aluminum is known for its durability.
Install a corrugated roofing wall connector panel to a wall with roofing sealant when installing panels for a patio cover.
Always begin working at the point with the longest peak to eave distance.
Step 1 select a tin roof type decide what type of tin roof you want by selecting either an r panel or v crimp style.
Clear roofing panels i used the suntuf 26 x 8 panels.
This is part 1 of a 6 part video series explaining how i installed a metal roof on my house.
In this video i cover measuring the roof figuring the metal th.
Horizontal plastic closure strips these attach to the top of the pergola to hold the roofing panels on since they should be installed every 2 feet you will need about 5 for every 8 length of paneling.
For an r panel style you will need to install it with 5 16 inch lap screws.
Add the metal panels.
The traditional metal roof types such as 5v crimp shown above and corrugated are rated by the manufacturers for use down to a 3 12 pitch three inches of vertical rise for every foot of horizontal run.
Plus it has the added advantage of reflecting heat from the sun which keeps energy costs down.
Take care the first piece is aligned precisely perpendicular square to the edge.
Metal is one of the most popular materials used for flat roof replacement.
However with a seamed or crimped roof style you won t need screws.
This is not a complete install only basic install on a bungalow i.
Take your first sheet of metal and place it on the roof so that it overhangs the edge at least 3 4 in 1 9 cm.
Lay the panels on the ground the way you want them to be on the roof.
This helps in setting up the lap of the panels.