How To Fasten Metal Roofing

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How to fasten metal roofing.

You may need to cut panels to fit angles using a circular saw with a metal saw blade. Metal roofing is also available in the form of shingles. The roofing felt will lay horizontally along the plywood deck of the roof. Lay the starter row of metal shingles at the drip edge and affix to the roof with metal roofing nails.

Learn how to install our metal roof panels by watching the short video or reading the transcript below. A metal roof is a long lasting roof but checking the screws for damages is an important part of metal roof maintenance. Preventing leaks lengthens a roof s life. Therefore you do not need to pre drill the holes.

Metal panels are much more durable than asphalt shingles so you won t need to repair or replace your roof as frequently. You will most likely have to order the roofing metal in the amount and color specific to your house. Instead you can just secure the metal roof directly to the wooden beams cut the roofing felt to fit with a utility knife. Continue adding panels until the roof is covered.

Absolute steel recommends using metal self tapping screws with thin washers that have been properly compressed to ensure a secure seal. You will also need a large garbage can a jigsaw or power metal shear a staple gun a drill and assorted drill bits 1 inch roofing nails metal roofing screws and self drilling self sealing wood screws. These instructions specifically focus on metal panel installation. The good news is that there are many different solutions in terms of installing metal roofing panels including tin aluminum and steel.

Proper metal roofing installation begins with the use of the right equipment starting with the screws used to anchor your panels or shingles to the structure. Pick metal roofing for greater durability. Make sure you overlap each layer by at least 4 inches. This means that the screw will drill its own hole through the metal roofing panel and into the metal or wood substrate.

In addition if the metal roofing panel is being installed over metal purlins the spacing of the. Attach the roofing felt with roofing staples. In many cases it makes sense to remove an old or dilapidated roof and install a metal roof that is better able to withstand the elements. Modern galvanized steel or aluminum is resistant to rust and can easily last up to 100 years.

Lay and secure the first metal panel. One of the strongest features of corrugated metal is its durability.