Putting A Metal Roof On A Shed

How to install a metal roof on a shed step 1.

Putting a metal roof on a shed. The r panel type metal roof is curvy and requires. Other metals are used in roofing such as zinc copper and lead which i m only going to mention these in passing. Allow for at least 1 foot extra all the way around. Follow manufacturer s instructions for the sealant application.

Build the roof as normal with the trim felt paper and metal flashing. The most common metal shed roofing material is thin steel sheet that is galvanised profiled and painted. You might have to stagger the metal and cut one or both outside edges to get the correct overall width. Finish the first side of the roof.

Lay the roofing felt. This video shows how i installed a metal panelled roof. Lay the starter row of metal shingles at the drip edge and affix to the roof with metal roofing nails. And also are a target for thieves once installed.

Work up from the initial row starting at the lower corner in a diagonal pattern staggering the shingles to prevent gaps. Then trim all edges of the roof with metal trim made for that purpose. Complete the first row. Determine which kind of metal you will use to repair the roof.

In this video i m installing some metal roofing over an existing ash fault shingled roof. This is not a complete install only basic install on a bungalow i. This helps in setting up the lap of the panels. Lay the panels on the ground the way you want them to be on the roof.

Measure the roof to determine how much metal you will need. Install a corrugated roofing wall connector panel to a wall with roofing sealant when installing panels for a patio cover. Most metal shingles will be attached to the roof using metal shingle. 2 corrugated metal roof installation instructions.

Buy the metal panels.