Installing Metal Roofing On A Lean To

Place the first screw.

Installing metal roofing on a lean to.

If you want to install steel over asphalt your best choice for installing metal roofing is to use a steel shingle system like the one shown instead of the more common and more expensive standing seam steel. I installed all the metal roof by my self and managed to not die in the process. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it. In a standing seam roof long single panels run vertically all the way from the eave to the ridge.

Remove the old roof. Align the first metal roofing panel so that it overlaps the edging by 1 2 to 3 4 of an inch and is square to the roof. Measure the roof area. A corrugated metal roof is quieter than pvc when it rains.

One downside is that the metal sheets have a susceptibility to denting both in installation and during hailstorms. Metal roofing resists rot is not susceptible to insect damage and is non combustible a boon in fire prone areas. You will need to order enough metal material to cover the entire roof and this process. This lean to will work well to keep th.

You ll want to order metal panels that are an appropriate color and look to complement your. Space the screws about 12 in 30 cm apart. Make sure that the screws are all aligned evenly as you will be able to see them from the ground if they are. For exposed fasteners avoid over tightening the fastener.