Putting On A Metal Roof Yourself

If you need to reposition your gutters do so at this.

Putting on a metal roof yourself. Remove the old roof. In a standing seam roof long single panels run vertically all the way from the eave to the ridge. You ll want to order metal panels that are an appropriate color and look to complement your. Start at the highest point and the furthest point from the trash container and take off all the old shingles flashing.

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. Work up from the initial row starting at the lower corner in a diagonal pattern staggering the shingles to prevent gaps. You will need to order enough metal material to cover the entire roof and this process. Lay the starter row of metal shingles at the drip edge and affix to the roof with metal roofing nails.

Measure the roof area.