How Two Install Metal Roofing

Today we will install an american building components sl 16 metal roofing panel.

How two install metal roofing.

Our metal roofing series is the most popular choice. In this video i m installing some metal roofing over an existing ash fault shingled roof. Installing your roofing 1. Learn how to install your own metal roof from roofing professional chris lutz.

In a standing seam roof long single panels run vertically all the way from the eave to the ridge. These instructions specifically focus on metal panel installation. This is not a complete install only basic install on a bungalow i. One downside is that the metal sheets have a susceptibility to denting both in installation and during hailstorms.

Learn how to install our metal roof panels by watching the short video or reading the transcript below. Always begin working at the point with the longest peak to eave distance. You will need to order enough metal material to cover the entire roof and this process. Add the metal panels.

The edging or eave flashing consists of metal strips that are used to cover the perimeter of. To learn more about eave trim and cleat installation view our other how to videos. Metal roofing can also be significantly more expensive than pvc. Remove the old roof.

Measure the roof area. You ll want to order metal panels that are an appropriate color and look to complement your. Thousands of home owners and professionals have purchased roofing intelligence s video series. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel.

Take your first sheet. If you want to install steel over asphalt your best choice for installing metal roofing is to use a steel shingle system like the one shown instead of the more common and more expensive standing seam steel. 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. Place the first screw.