Installing Metal Roofing On A Shed

2 corrugated metal roof installation instructions.

Installing metal roofing on a shed.

In a standing seam roof long single panels run vertically all the way from the eave to the ridge. One downside is that the metal sheets have a susceptibility to denting both in installation and during hailstorms. Panel profiles coatings and colors abound when choosing a metal roof. Determine which kind of metal you will use to repair the roof.

How to install a metal roof on a shed. Before you install metal roofing repair any damage to the wood under the shingles. Complete the first row. A metal roof is lightweight and is specially designed to accommodate the load of snow and ice.

Buy the metal panels. Metal roofs look great and will last forever. Since metal reflects the sun and its heat rather than absorb it a metal roof will keep the interior of your shed cooler in the. 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. Most metal shingles will be attached to the roof using metal shingle. But it can still be done as demonstrated in these photos. You can install a metal roof on any shed roof fairly easily except a barn style gambrel roof with overhang.

Lay the roofing felt. Measure the roof to determine how much metal you will need. Lay and secure the first metal panel. Finish the first side of the roof.

Allow for at least 1 foot extra all the way around leaving room for error and. A corrugated metal roof is quieter than pvc when it rains. Next use 1 inch nails to secure some metal edging to the perimeter of the roof. Then cover the entire roof with a layer of insulation and secure it with a staple gun.

Work up from the initial row starting at the lower corner in a diagonal pattern staggering the shingles to prevent gaps. Metal roofing resists rot is not susceptible to insect damage and is non combustible a boon in fire prone areas.