Install A New Metal Roof On Shed

This video shows how i installed a metal panelled roof.

Install a new metal roof on shed.

Lay the starter row of metal shingles at the drip edge and affix to the roof with metal roofing nails. Then attach the metal roof material with screws make for roofing. This helps in setting up the lap of the panels. Work up from the initial row starting at the lower corner in a diagonal pattern staggering the shingles to prevent gaps.

Then nail the metal edging by using a hammer and roofing nails. Then trim all edges of the roof with metal trim made for that purpose. Lay the slats at 2 foot intervals length wise as you work from the roof s bottom and upward. You might have to stagger the metal and cut one or both outside edges to get the correct overall width.

Then cover the entire roof with a layer of insulation and secure it with a staple gun. My workshop shed is under a large tree constantly being attacked by falling cones and bird droppings. Shingling a shed and want some tips. Lay the panels on the ground the way you want them to be on the roof.

Allow for at least 1 foot extra all the way around. Handy home shows you universal shingling techniques that can be applied to any shed. Measure the roof to determine how much metal you will need. In a standing seam roof long single panels run vertically all the way from the eave to the ridge.

Watch and see how easy it is. Secure the slats with 3 inch metal to wood screws. Most metal shingles will be attached to the roof using metal shingle. The r panel type metal roof is curvy and requires.

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. Install a corrugated roofing wall connector panel to a wall with roofing sealant when installing panels for a patio cover. Next use 1 inch nails to secure some metal edging to the perimeter of the roof. Determine which kind of metal you will use to repair the roof.

Build the roof as normal with the trim felt paper and metal flashing. How to install a metal roof on a shed step 1.