How To Install Rake Trim On Metal Roof

We have a one inch bend down on either gable and we can fasten this using stitch screws.

How to install rake trim on metal roof.

Prior to fastening gable trim remove all protective plastic from gable trim. As you can see the continuous cleat runs wild past the ridge line so we ll cut this. Here at 1st coast metal roofing supply we value our customer service and p. You can see what a nice clean look it provides.

You can also use pop. In this video i cover measuring the roof figuring the metal th. We have our z trim installed and tape seal on top of the z trim so we can install this and put it up against the wall. Place corner pieces where panels will meet bends at the edge of the roofing.

The final thing to do is install the end wall trim. Fasten gable trim with x inch metal to metal lap screws. Use 1 1 4 inch nails to cover the outline of the roof with strips of metal eave flashing also called edging. It is cut angled and folded onto the roof line and fasteners usually evenly spaced between 12 and 24 inches apart set it in place.

Butyl sealant tape should be placed parallel to the gable on the high seam of the roofing panel. Lap screws should be placed 12 on center hitting the high seam of roofing corrugation. If there are gutters installed on the eaves the eave flashing should be installed to overhang the lip of the gutter by about 1 2 inch. Next take off the rake or gable trim take the cleat out and install it.

Make a mark at the crease line and do the same thing towards the peak of the roof. This is part 1 of a 6 part video series explaining how i installed a metal roof on my house.