Metal Roofing Instructions

Remove the old roof.

Metal roofing instructions.

You will need to order enough metal material to cover the entire roof and this process. Roof pitch this style of metal roofing panels requires a certain degree of pitch to ensure proper water drainage. These instructions specifically focus on metal panel installation. Measure the roof area.

Installation guides from asc building products a leading manufacturer of metal roofing and siding for residential commercial and agricultural applications. Residential color visualizer project gallery advantages of metal panels warranties contractors distributors. To learn more about eave trim and cleat installation view our other how to videos. No sheeting is required to hold the metal.

Get instant online pricing that includes shipping within the lower 48 states. Today we will install an american building components sl 16 metal roofing panel. See available metal roofing materials styles and colors. On new roofs a 2 x 4 may be used directly over trusses.

Florida building code allows a minimum pitch of 2 12 for grand rib 3 panels as long as lap screws and sealant are applied to the laps to prevent water from siphoning over the ribs see fig. You ll want to order metal panels that are an appropriate color and look to complement your. These should be placed 2 recommended to 3 max on center and must be a minimum of thick for the screws to hold properly. If you need to reposition your gutters do so at this.

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. Instead you can just secure the metal roof directly to the wooden beams cut the roofing felt to fit with a utility knife. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it. See examples of diy metal roofing installations done by our customers.

Blog contact us about us shop shop. If you come across any large nails that are sticking out either remove them and put them in your debris container or. The roofing felt will lay horizontally along the plywood deck of the roof. Learn how to install our metal roof panels by watching the short video or reading the transcript below.

If you are installing a metal roof on a structure like a patio cover you may not need this insulation layer. Diy metal roofing resources. Strip the rest of the roof with a minimum of a 1 x 3 standard and better lumber. Start at the highest point and the furthest point from the trash container and take off all the old shingles flashing.