Putting On A Metal Roof

Whether you re putting a roof on a new home or your existing roof requires a total makeover there are many materials available.

Putting on a metal roof.

You are essentially sealing off the metal roof with this flashing and you need to make sure that is securely fastened. But no matter what roof style you have metal roofs can be an attractive option because of their longevity minimal maintenance and energy efficiency. This is where you actually add the metal in the metal roof. It doesn t matter if the air space is a half inch or six inches because the condensation factor will remain the same.

Metal roofing is also available in the form of shingles. Lay the starter row of metal shingles at the drip edge and affix to the roof with metal roofing nails. Take care the first piece is aligned precisely perpendicular square to the edge. Put the steel down directly on a vapor barrier.

You also need to add. Space the screws about 12 in 30 cm apart down the entire piece of metal. Next you are ready to install the metal roof. 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.

And you can choose from tin zinc aluminum copper or galvanized steel just make sure your metal roofing material is tested and labeled by ul fm global or the equivalent and that you check with your local. This is not a complete install only basic install on a bungalow i. When installing a metal roof over an existing roof insulate the spaces between the wood strips with rigid insulation to prevent condensation before installing the roofing. You can use 1 inch nails for the installation of eave flashing.

Work up from the initial row starting at the lower corner in a diagonal pattern staggering the shingles to prevent gaps. In a standing seam roof long single panels run vertically all the way from the eave to the ridge. Metal roof over shingles condensation metal roofs must be laid flat on a vapor barrier because steel will condensate if there s any air space underneath it. 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.