How To Put Tin On A Flat Roof

Use metal 1 inch roofing nails to install the metal edging that goes around the perimeter of the roof.

How to put tin on a flat roof. Secure the screws but do not overtighten. Add the metal panels. Clear roofing panels i used the suntuf 26 x 8 panels. Step 1 select a tin roof type decide what type of tin roof you want by selecting either an r panel or v crimp style.

Take your first sheet of metal and place it on the roof so that it overhangs the edge at least 3 4 in 1 9 cm. This helps in setting up the lap of the panels. You can also nail a chalk line straight every 2 feet to use as a guide. Always begin working at the point with the longest peak to eave distance.

Metal specifically aluminum is known for its durability. The washer under the screw head should seal to the surface of the panel without bulging or shifting. Install a corrugated roofing wall connector panel to a wall with roofing sealant when installing panels for a patio cover. The traditional metal roof types such as 5v crimp shown above and corrugated are rated by the manufacturers for use down to a 3 12 pitch three inches of vertical rise for every foot of horizontal run.

This is part 1 of a 6 part video series explaining how i installed a metal roof on my house. Run a bead of 100 percent silicone sealant along the underside of the short edge of the next panel. Lay the panels on the ground the way you want them to be on the roof. They also come in 12 lengths if you have a bigger roof to cover.

Take care the first piece is aligned precisely perpendicular square to the edge. In this video i cover measuring the roof figuring the metal th. Plus it has the added advantage of reflecting heat from the sun which keeps energy costs down. Follow manufacturer s instructions for the sealant application.

In this video i m installing some metal roofing over an existing ash fault shingled roof. Install the panel so that the short lip overlaps the large lip. For an r panel style you will need to install it with 5 16 inch lap screws. Metal is one of the most popular materials used for flat roof replacement.

This is not a complete install only basic install on a bungalow i. Step 2 take measurements. Horizontal plastic closure strips these attach to the top of the pergola to hold the roofing panels on since they should be installed every 2 feet you will need about 5 for every 8 length of paneling.