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.
Quick easy way to install metal roofing.
When covering the roof with plywood or metal sheets it s necessary to fit the materials to the rafters exactly.
Next use 1 inch nails to secure some metal edging to the perimeter of the roof.
Before you install metal roofing repair any damage to the wood under the shingles.
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In a standing seam roof long single panels run vertically all the way from the eave to the ridge.
The offset cleat allows us to create a true hidden fastener installation.
Then cover the entire roof with a layer of insulation and secure it with a staple gun.
You can learn more about installing eave trim and offset cleats in another one of our metal roofing installation videos.
Squaring metal roofs is relatively easy and required for proper installation.
A square roof is one in which all the corners are constructed at 90 angles.
When framing a roof whether metal shingled or shaked it must be square.
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.
You can either buy large metal panels of up to 32 feet in length and then cut them to the right size or you can purchase pre cut metal panels at a home improvement store that may be only 10 or 12 feet in length.
Install the offset cleat along the eave and then you are ready to install the metal roofing panels.
If you need to cut the sheets you can use an angle grinder a circular saw or tin snips.
You will use metal roofing screws to secure the metal panels to the sheathing.
Try to space the screws about 12 inches apart down the entire piece of metal.
And for any exposed fasteners try to avoid over tightening them.
This is by far the most common way to install a metal roof.
3 install 1x4 purlins down over the shingles before installing the metal roof the third way to install a metal roof over shingles is by applying 1x4 purlins over the shingle roof.
Moreover try to ensure that the screws are all aligned evenly.