How To Install Metal Roofing On A Flat Roof

A steel roof is a lifetime investment lasting 50 years or more if it s a good one.

How to install metal roofing on a flat roof.

Step 2 create a base. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel. 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. Take care the first piece is aligned precisely perpendicular square to the edge.

Measure the height. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it. Space the screws about 12 in 30 cm apart down the entire piece of metal. Asphalt roofs typically last 20 to 30 years depending on the installation and shingle quality.

Measure the height of your roof adding 2 to 4 inches to your measurement to allow overhang. You will use metal roofing screws to secure the metal panels to the sheathing. In this video i cover measuring the roof figuring the metal th. This is part 1 of a 6 part video series explaining how i installed a metal roof on my house.

Step 5 install the metal trim. Step 4 laying the sheets. Try to space the screws about 12 inches apart down the entire piece of metal. Use your neoprene washer head screws to secure the metal to the sheathing.

And for any exposed fasteners try to avoid over tightening them. Step 1 measure the roof height. How to install metal roofing. 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.