How To Start A Metal Roof

Start with one side of the house at the top of the roof.

How to start a metal roof. Screw a metal sheet into the wood of the roof through the tarpaper. Let s take a look at the most common types of metal roofs for houses. A square roof is one in which all the corners are constructed at 90 angles. You will most likely have to order the roofing metal in the amount and color specific to your house.

It s important to start square because if the first panel is tilted a little bit all the panels that come after are going to be tilted as well. Spread the tarpaper over the wood of the roof to create a new waterproof base. A good metal roof starts with the right materials. Drill and full assortment of drill bits.

An affordable option and easier to lay than shingles tin is the most commonly used type of metal roofing. When you re installing a metal roofing panel the first thing that you want to do is make sure you re starting square. This means that your vertical lines are all running square to your eave. Whether you are looking to install a metal roof on a shed or a house it s important to know the difference in the various types of metal roofs available.

Install the metal edging around the roof s perimeter using 1 inch 3 2 centimeter roofing nails. This is part 1 of a 6 part video series explaining how i installed a metal roof on my house. Ladder or scaffolding tall enough to reach the roof jigsaw or power metal shears. When covering the roof with plywood or metal sheets it s necessary to fit the materials to the rafters exactly.

In this video i cover measuring the roof figuring the metal th. You will also need a large garbage can a jigsaw or power metal shear a staple gun a drill and assorted drill bits 1 inch roofing nails metal roofing screws and self drilling self sealing wood screws. 1 inch roofing nails. A standing seam metal roof is usually more expensive than a metal shingle roof sometimes up to twice the price but this will depend on the types of metal sheets used corrugated or ribbed steel sheets are cheapest whether or not you purchase during a sale your roof style and amount of coverage required and whatever offers your roofing.