How To Install Rake Trim On Metal Roof

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How to install rake trim on metal roof.

We have our z trim installed and tape seal on top of the z trim so we can install this and put it up against the wall. You can see what a nice clean look it provides. Butyl sealant tape should be placed parallel to the gable on the high seam of the roofing panel. This is part 1 of a 6 part video series explaining how i installed a metal roof on my house.

Place corner pieces where panels will meet bends at the edge of the roofing. We have a one inch bend down on either gable and we can fasten this using stitch screws. If there are gutters installed on the eaves the eave flashing should be installed to overhang the lip of the gutter by about 1 2 inch. Fasten gable trim with x inch metal to metal lap screws.

You can also use pop. Next take off the rake or gable trim take the cleat out and install it. Lap screws should be placed 12 on center hitting the high seam of roofing corrugation. It is cut angled and folded onto the roof line and fasteners usually evenly spaced between 12 and 24 inches apart set it in place.

Rake trim can be flat with no overhang or it can overhang the gable end like an eave. Let it stick out again just a little bit past and make a mark. The final thing to do is install the end wall trim. As you can see the continuous cleat runs wild past the ridge line so we ll cut this.

Use 1 1 4 inch nails to cover the outline of the roof with strips of metal eave flashing also called edging. Gable rake trim installation subscribe to our page for more metal roofing videos.