Sheet Metal Roofing Installation

We not only provide maintenance and installation of both modern and time tested roofing systems but also offer plenty of tips backed by years of solid experience to inform clients about the most practical roofing systems for a home or business in.

Sheet metal roofing installation.

A good metal roof starts with the right materials. Steel panels rectangles or squares staple gun. 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. Most panels come up to 32 feet 9 8 m in length.

Wear hearing and eye protection. Ladder or scaffolding tall enough to reach the roof jigsaw or power metal shears. If yours do not. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it.

Laying metal sheets in runs is normally the best way to achieve this and we recommend by starting at the eaves and in the corner away from the direction of the prevailing wind if it s a single sheet run. Use your neoprene washer head screws to secure the metal to the sheathing. Drill and full assortment of drill bits. Some panels have pre drilled holes.

Diy metal roofing installations will require the following materials. Paint or prime cut edges to prevent rust. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel. Allow for a minimum of 18 inches 46 cm if you need to lap to complete the run.

Angle grinder 1 x research source the fastest option. 5install metal panels or shingles. 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. Take care the first piece is aligned precisely perpendicular square to the edge.

1 inch roofing nails. Step 1 cut the panels to the desired length. Space the screws about 12 in 30 cm apart down the entire piece of metal.