Putting A Metal Roof On A Shed

Allow for at least 1 foot extra all the way around.

Putting a metal roof on a shed.

Complete the first row. Finish the first side of the roof. This helps in setting up the lap of the panels. Work up from the initial row starting at the lower corner in a diagonal pattern staggering the shingles to prevent gaps.

Most metal shingles will be attached to the roof using metal shingle. And also are a target for thieves once installed. This video shows how i installed a metal panelled roof. Build the roof as normal with the trim felt paper and metal flashing.

Install a corrugated roofing wall connector panel to a wall with roofing sealant when installing panels for a patio cover. My workshop shed is under a large tree constantly being attacked by falling cones and bird droppings. Other metals are used in roofing such as zinc copper and lead which i m only going to mention these in passing. This is not a complete install only basic install on a bungalow i.

Then trim all edges of the roof with metal trim made for that purpose. Follow manufacturer s instructions for the sealant application. Lay the roofing felt. You might have to stagger the metal and cut one or both outside edges to get the correct overall width.

Lay the starter row of metal shingles at the drip edge and affix to the roof with metal roofing nails. In this video i m installing some metal roofing over an existing ash fault shingled roof. How to install a metal roof on a shed step 1. The r panel type metal roof is curvy and requires.

Lay the panels on the ground the way you want them to be on the roof. 2 corrugated metal roof installation instructions. Buy the metal panels. Lay and secure the first metal panel.

Measure the roof to determine how much metal you will need.