How To Installing Metal Roofing

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

How to installing metal roofing.

In a standing seam roof long single panels run vertically all the way from the eave to the ridge. Add the metal panels. You are essentially sealing off the metal roof with this flashing and you need to make sure that is securely fastened. Always begin working at the point with the longest peak to eave distance.

These instructions specifically focus on metal panel installation. 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 line. You can use 1 inch nails for the installation of eave flashing.

If playback doesn t begin shortly try restarting your device. The eave flashing or edging is just the steel metal strips used to cover the entire perimeter of the roof. The edging or eave flashing consists of metal strips that are used to cover the perimeter of the roof. To learn more about eave trim and cleat installation view our other how to videos.

Use your 1 1 4. Videos you watch may be added to the tv s watch history and influence tv. 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.

Metal roofing can also be significantly more expensive than pvc. Take your first sheet of. Today we will install an american building components sl 16 metal roofing panel.