How To Put On Metal Roof Trim

Insert a magnetic 1 4 inch driver bit into a power drill.

How to put on metal roof trim.

Lap screws should be placed 12 on center hitting the. Fasten gable trim with x inch metal to metal lap screws. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel. 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.

You can see my pencil marks where i ve had it up on the roof and i ve made the measures to fit in between the panel and the gable trim. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it. Fastening prior to fastening gable trim remove all protective plastic from gable trim. Here are some overall installation steps using fasteners.

The cutting of the z trim is straight forward. Do you need to install eave or fascia for a metal roof. Butyl sealant tape should be placed parallel to the gable on the high seam of the roofing panel. Ridge caps should be installed so that all end laps are away from the prevailing wind.

I m going to mark the z trim cut it and install it so that we can install the end wall trim using stitch screws.