How To Install Metal Flat Roof

Measure the roof area.

How to install metal flat roof.

You ll want to order metal panels that are an appropriate color and look to complement your. These new roofs can be either low sloped less than 2 12 functional roofs or high pitched greater than 2 12 architectural roofs depending on the expectations of the building owner. 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. In a standing seam roof long single panels run vertically all the way from the eave to the ridge.

Step 2 create a base. Use your neoprene washer head screws to secure the metal to the sheathing. Measure the height. You will need to order enough metal material to cover the entire roof and this process.

Step 5 install the metal trim. Step 4 laying the sheets. For exposed fasteners avoid over tightening the fastener. Place the first screw.

Measure the height of your roof adding 2 to 4 inches to your measurement to allow overhang. Step 3 install the metal edging. How to install metal roofing. Step 1 measure the roof height.

A standing seam metal roof is usually more expensive than a metal shingle roof sometimes up to twice the price but this will depend on the types of metal sheets used corrugated or ribbed steel sheets are cheapest whether or not you purchase during a sale your roof style and amount of coverage required and whatever offers your roofing. Space the screws about 12 in 30 cm apart. Make sure that the screws are all aligned evenly as you will be able to see them from the ground if they are. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel.

Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it.