In a standing seam roof long single panels run vertically all the way from the eave to the ridge.
How to install metal roofing.
Today we will install an american building components sl 16 metal roofing panel.
The edging or eave flashing consists of metal strips that are used to cover the perimeter of.
Place the first screw.
Start with one side of the house at the top of the roof.
Remove the old roof.
Installing your roofing 1.
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.
You will need to order enough metal material to cover the entire roof and this process starts with measuring the.
Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel.
Install the metal edging around the roof s perimeter using 1 inch 3 2 centimeter roofing nails.
Screw a metal sheet into the wood of the roof through the tarpaper.
Learn how to install our metal roof panels by watching the short video or reading the transcript below.
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Install the eave flashing.
Screw in the next sheet making sure that it overlaps the first sheet.
Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it.
Always begin working at the point with the longest peak to eave distance.
Measure the roof area.
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.
To learn more about eave trim and cleat installation view our other how to videos.