This is part 1 of a 6 part video series explaining how i installed a metal roof on my house.
How to put metal roofing on ceiling.
In this video i cover measuring the roof figuring the metal th.
Work up from the initial row starting at the lower corner in a diagonal pattern staggering the shingles to prevent gaps.
A benefit to doing it this way is that you can see if there is any rotten plywood that needs to be replaced before installing the new roof.
Lay the starter row of metal shingles at the drip edge and affix to the roof with metal roofing nails.
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.
The screws should be fastened at least 1 inch deep into the beams.
Continue this process until all the panels are safely affixed to the ceiling.
Take care the first piece is aligned precisely perpendicular square to the edge.
Most metal shingles will be attached to the roof using metal shingle.
Use your neoprene washer head screws to secure the metal to the sheathing.
Drill the screws into the corrugated metal panels onto the beams every 12 inches.
In a standing seam roof long single panels run vertically all the way from the eave to the ridge.
1 remove the shingles before installing the metal roof the first way to install a metal roof over shingles is by completely removing the old shingles before installing the new metal roof.