How To Steel Roof

In this video i m installing some metal roofing over an existing ash fault shingled roof.

How to steel roof.

Metal roofing 101 diy steel roofing installation over shingles subscribe. This is not a complete install only basic install on a bungalow i. The eave flashing or edging is just the steel metal strips used to cover the entire perimeter of the roof. Space the screws about 12 in 30 cm apart down the entire piece of metal.

Use your neoprene washer head screws to secure the metal to the sheathing. Metal sales 12 ft. Steel roofing can be costly but it is a lifetime investment. You can use 1 inch nails for the installation of eave flashing.

To watch the entire series from the beginning click here. Next you are ready to install the metal roof. When it comes to roofing the word metal covers a lot of territory. 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.

Classic rib steel roof panel in charcoal model 2313417 39 84 39 84. Fabral shelterguard 12 ft. Exposed fastener galvanized steel roof panel in evergreen model 0410117176 33 07 33 07. There is one nail tab on the top right corner of the shingle where you must hammer in a nail.

Take care the first piece is aligned precisely perpendicular square to the edge. Metal roofing is produced from a variety of materials including steel aluminum stainless steel copper and zinc alloys. Make sure to use steel nails here so that the nail doesn t corrode the steel shingle. Nail the shingle in using hammer and steel nails.

You are essentially sealing off the metal roof with this flashing and you need to make sure that is securely fastened.