Laying Out Metal Roof

Use a tool belt that has a hammer loop to hold nails a measuring tape chalk line and a hammer when installing the wood.

Laying out metal roof.

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. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it. If you come across any large nails that are sticking out either remove them and put them in your debris container or. When you re doing an exposed fastener.

The easy installation involves placing metal panels on your roof but you ll need to be mindful of metal roof overlap. Place the first screw. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel. 8 0 1 incoming search terms.

Apply sealant tape this. The standard fastening pattern is permitted over the rest of the sheet. Begin laying the metal sheets from the bottom to the top of the roof. When installing the metal panels shown in this booklet over a curved arch the minimum.

When installing a metal roof over an existing roof before installing the. Screw the metal sheets into the slat board with a wood screw every 2 feet along the edges. If you need to reposition your gutters do so at this. Experienced do it yourselfers can use a nail gun with 8d nail clips instead of a hammer and nails.

If your panels aren t layered properly water damage can occur. You will need to order enough metal material to cover the entire roof and this process. Screw the first sheet in the center as well as the edges. You ll want to order metal panels that are an appropriate color and look to complement your.

When a metal roofing sheet must be installed on a curved roof screws should be installed at every overlapping rib at the sheet ends to resist the natural tendency of the metal to spring back. Start at the highest point and the furthest point from the trash container and take off all the old shingles flashing. Cut panel to length add eave trim the panel we are using is too long. Remove the old roof.

In some cases however the exact spacing of the rafters doesn t matter if the roof has other means of supporting the metal panels. When placing rafters for a tin roof also frequently referred to as corrugated metal or steel it is common to set the distance between rafters based on the size of the roofing panels. Overlap the rises and dips if using corrugated sheets or lay flat sheeting with a slight vertical overlap. This allows the panels to be securely attached to the rafters for maximum stability.

Quick visual on the layout for metal roof on top of shingles using 1 4.