Steel Roof Installation Instructions

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Steel roof installation instructions.

Place one shingle at the bottom left or right of the roof. If you need to reposition your gutters do so at this. You ll want to order metal panels that are an appropriate color and look to complement your. To vent the roof holes are cut in the old roof above the soffit which pulls air through the soffit vents underneath.

Work up from the initial row starting at the lower corner in a diagonal pattern staggering the shingles to prevent gaps. Measure one panel width in from the roof edge. If you come across any large nails that are sticking out either remove them and put them in your debris container or. Lay the starter row of metal shingles at the drip edge and affix to the roof with metal roofing nails.

It is extremely important that this panel be laid square to the eave and ridge so that the remaining panels will line up square on the roof frame. Make sure to hook the bottom of the shingle into the bottom of the roof where there is an opening. Anatomy of a steel roof. What s involved in how to install metal roofing.

These instructions specifically focus on metal panel installation. Remove the old roof. This is the starting point of the installation process. Place the leading edge of the first panel along this line.

Most metal shingles will be attached to the roof using metal shingle. This is what it looks like when you install a steel shingle roof system over an existing asphalt shingle roof. Use a hammer to tap the shingle gently just to make sure it s securely in. Today we will install an american building components sl 16 metal roofing panel.

You will need to order enough metal material to cover the entire roof and this process. Start at the highest point and the furthest point from the trash container and take off all the old shingles flashing.