Installing Metal Roofs Panels

Low slope metal roofs are often installed as structural standing seam panels over open framing.

Installing metal roofs panels.

You are essentially sealing off the metal roof with this flashing and you need to make sure that is securely fastened. 1 remove the shingles before installing the metal roof the first way to install a metal roof over shingles is by completely removing the old shingles before installing the new metal roof. A benefit to doing it this way is that you can see if there is any rotten plywood that needs to be replaced before installing the new roof. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it.

At this point chalk a line from ridge to eave. You can learn more about installing eave trim and offset cleats in another one of our metal roofing installation videos. You can use 1 inch nails for the installation of eave flashing. Next you are ready to install the metal roof.

Add the metal panels. It is extremely important that this panel be laid square to the eave and ridge so that the remaining panels will line up square on the roof frame. The offset cleat allows us to create a true hidden fastener installation. Install the offset cleat along the eave and then you are ready to install the metal roofing panels.

Take care the first piece is aligned precisely perpendicular square to the edge. In this situation safety compliance for the crew is critical as the technicians will be working with no decking or sheathing beneath them. Install metal panels or shingles 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 line. With many color and profile options metal is a great choice for any architectural scheme.

Having a proper job specific safety plan with 100 percent tie off rule is a good recommendation. Always begin working at the point with the longest peak to eave distance. The eave flashing or edging is just the steel metal strips used to cover the entire perimeter of the roof. 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.

Place the leading edge of the first panel along this line. Measure one panel width in from the roof edge.