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Install metal roof on 1700 sqft home.
The eight step installation instructions below will show you how to install metal roofing panels as a weekend diy project for your home.
This is part 1 of a 6 part video series explaining how i installed a metal roof on my house.
Calculating the total of your project isn t as simple as knowing your square footage however.
Installing a metal roof costs an average of 5 000 to 12 000.
Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it.
According to the us census the average square footage of the average american home is 1 700 square feet.
Install metal panels or shingles align the first metal roofing panel so that it overlaps the edging by 1 2 to 3 4 of an inch and is square to the roof line.
Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel.
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When you are finished with the installation you will have a beautiful metal roof that completely protects your home from the elements.