Installinga Metal Roof

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Installinga metal roof.

Work up from the initial row starting at the lower corner in a diagonal pattern staggering the shingles to prevent gaps. Use your neoprene washer head screws to secure the metal to the sheathing. Space the screws about 12 in 30 cm apart. Most metal shingles will be attached to the roof using metal shingle.

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. This is not a complete install only basic install on a bungalow i. Remove the old roof. You ll want to order metal panels that are an appropriate color and look to complement your.

You will need to order enough metal material to cover the entire roof and this process. Make sure that the screws are all aligned evenly as you will be able to see them from the ground if they are. In a standing seam roof long single panels run vertically all the way from the eave to the ridge. Measure the roof area.