How To Do Metal Roofing

Many homeowners and roofers are choosing it not only for safety but for durability.

How to do metal roofing.

How to install metal roofing. Take your first sheet of metal and place it on the roof so that it overhangs the edge at least 3 4 in 1 9 cm. Space the screws about 12 in 30 cm apart down the entire piece of metal. Metal roofs must be laid flat on a vapor barrier because steel will condensate if there s any air space underneath it.

Try to space the screws about 12 inches apart down the entire piece of metal. It doesn t matter if the air space is a half inch or six inches because the condensation factor will remain the same. You will use metal roofing screws to secure the metal panels to the sheathing. Put the steel down directly on a vapor barrier.

Metal roofing is also available in the form of shingles. Lay the starter row of metal shingles at the drip edge and affix to the roof with metal roofing nails. Use your neoprene washer head screws to secure the metal to the sheathing. Take care the first piece is aligned precisely perpendicular square to the edge.

A metal roof is a good material for your home since it holds up well under dangerous weather conditions has a top fire safety rating and is waterproof. Get free shipping on qualified metal roofing or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department.