How To Put On Metal Roof Trim

Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel.

How to put on metal roof trim. Here is a short video showing how. Align the first metal roofing panel so that it overlaps the edging by 1 2 to 3 4 of an inch and is square to the roof. Align the center bend of the ridge cap directly over the center line of the roof ridge. The cutting of the z trim is straight forward.

Lap screws should be placed 12 on center hitting the. I m going to mark the z trim cut it and install it so that we can install the end wall trim using stitch screws. Fastening prior to fastening gable trim remove all protective plastic from gable trim. You can see my pencil marks where i ve had it up on the roof and i ve made the measures to fit in between the panel and the gable trim.

Place the first screw. Fasten gable trim with x inch metal to metal lap screws. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it. Ridge caps should be installed so that all end laps are away from the prevailing wind.

Do you need to install eave or fascia for a metal roof.