How To Install Metal Roofing From

Lay the starter row of metal shingles at the drip edge and affix to the roof with metal roofing nails.

How to install metal roofing from. Use your neoprene washer head screws to secure the metal to the sheathing. Work up from the initial row starting at the lower corner in a diagonal pattern staggering the shingles to prevent gaps. To learn more about eave trim and cleat installation view our other how to videos. Make sure that the screws are all aligned evenly as you will be able to see them from the ground if they are.

For exposed fasteners avoid over tightening the fastener. These instructions specifically focus on metal panel installation. Space the screws about 12 in 30 cm apart. Today we will install an american building components sl 16 metal roofing panel.

In a standing seam roof long single panels run vertically all the way from the eave to the ridge. Learn how to install our metal roof panels by watching the short video or reading the transcript below. 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.