How To Install Rake Trim On Metal Roof

This is part 1 of a 6 part video series explaining how i installed a metal roof on my house.

How to install rake trim on metal roof.

As you can see the continuous cleat runs wild past the ridge line so we ll cut this. Let it stick out again just a little bit past and make a mark. Next take off the rake or gable trim take the cleat out and install it. Rake trim can be flat with no overhang or it can overhang the gable end like an eave.

It is cut angled and folded onto the roof line and fasteners usually evenly spaced between 12 and 24 inches apart set it in place. Place corner pieces where panels will meet bends at the edge of the roofing. Here at 1st coast metal roofing supply we value our customer service and p. We have a one inch bend down on either gable and we can fasten this using stitch screws.

In this video i cover measuring the roof figuring the metal th. If there are gutters installed on the eaves the eave flashing should be installed to overhang the lip of the gutter by about 1 2 inch. Lap screws should be placed 12 on center hitting the high seam of roofing corrugation. Prior to fastening gable trim remove all protective plastic from gable trim.

The final thing to do is install the end wall trim. Fasten gable trim with x inch metal to metal lap screws. We have our z trim installed and tape seal on top of the z trim so we can install this and put it up against the wall. Use 1 1 4 inch nails to cover the outline of the roof with strips of metal eave flashing also called edging.

You can see what a nice clean look it provides. You can also use pop.