Putting A Metal Roof On A Shed

2 corrugated metal roof installation instructions.

Putting a metal roof on a shed.

How to install a metal roof on a shed step 1. Measure the roof to determine how much metal you will need. The r panel type metal roof is curvy and requires. My workshop shed is under a large tree constantly being attacked by falling cones and bird droppings.

Lay the roofing felt. In this video i m installing some metal roofing over an existing ash fault shingled roof. Lay and secure the first metal panel. Then attach the metal roof material with screws make for roofing.

Allow for at least 1 foot extra all the way around. This is not a complete install only basic install on a bungalow i. This helps in setting up the lap of the panels. Complete the first row.

Follow manufacturer s instructions for the sealant application. Lay the panels on the ground the way you want them to be on the roof. Then trim all edges of the roof with metal trim made for that purpose. Determine which kind of metal you will use to repair the roof.

Buy the metal panels. The most common metal shed roofing material is thin steel sheet that is galvanised profiled and painted. 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.

Other metals are used in roofing such as zinc copper and lead which i m only going to mention these in passing. Most metal shingles will be attached to the roof using metal shingle. You might have to stagger the metal and cut one or both outside edges to get the correct overall width. This video shows how i installed a metal panelled roof.

Work up from the initial row starting at the lower corner in a diagonal pattern staggering the shingles to prevent gaps.