How To Install Steel Roofing Around Skylights

Galvanized steel which is created by using a soft layer of zinc to protect the inner layers is the most common type of steel roofing.

How to install steel roofing around skylights.

Even the best skylights have only a 20 year warranty. Install from the bottom up lapping each piece on top of the lower one. Once the metal flashings are ready place the pieces between the roof and skylight above the roof and under the skylight. Weave the step flashing up the side of the skylight as.

Noise is usually not a factor if you are installing a steel roof over asphalt. Step 3 install the metal flashing. For those who are unfamiliar with the term flashing it is a thin material usually galvanized steel that is used to direct water away from certain areas of the roof. Then cover the entire roof with a layer of insulation and secure it with a staple gun.

Before you install metal roofing repair any damage to the wood under the shingles. However the way your roof is flashed against the skylights will be one of the most crucial aspects of the installation process. Steel roofing can be costly but it is a lifetime investment. Then fold the tabs on all sides of the skylight and screw them down.

One thing i do suggest if the skylights are 10 years old i suggest replacing them. Install 6 in wide strips of a self sticking waterproof underlayment. This underlayment will direct any water that may get through the metal flashing onto the roofing felt. Repeat to install the flashing to all sides of the skylight frame.

Contractor larry landers demonstrates how to install roofing shingles around skylights. If the skylights are curbed rather than flush to the roof yes a metal roof can be flashed around them and metal roofing manufacturers should all have instructions for doing so.