How To Install Steel Roofing

Steel roofing can be costly but it is a lifetime investment.

How to install steel roofing.

Next use 1 inch nails to secure some metal edging to the perimeter of the roof. Then cover the entire roof with a layer of insulation and secure it with a staple gun. 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. Noise is usually not a factor if you are installing a steel roof over asphalt.

If you need to install a steel roof hook the bottom of the first shingle into the bottom of the roof above the underlayment. In a standing seam roof long single panels run vertically all the way from the eave to the ridge. Gently tap the shingle with a hammer to make sure it s secure then nail the shingle into place. 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.

Before you install metal roofing repair any damage to the wood under the shingles.