Galvanized steel which is created by using a soft layer of zinc to protect the inner layers is the most common type of steel roofing.
How to install steel roofing.
Then cover the entire roof with a layer of insulation and secure it with a staple gun.
In many cases it makes sense to remove an old or dilapidated roof and install a metal roof that is better able to withstand the elements.
Before you install metal roofing repair any damage to the wood under the shingles.
Noise is usually not a factor if you are installing a steel roof over asphalt.
Steel roofing can be costly but it is a lifetime investment.
Hook the next shingle along the previous one and nail it into place then continue across the roof.
The good news is that there are many different solutions in terms of installing metal roofing panels including tin aluminum and steel.
Next use 1 inch nails to secure some metal edging to the perimeter of the roof.
In a standing seam roof long single panels run vertically all the way from the eave to the ridge.