Installing Trim Before Roofing

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.

Installing trim before roofing.

Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel. Our host david mackey discusses techniques used in installing eave trim with exposed fasteners using the sl 16 standing seam roofing system from american bui. Do you need to install eave or fascia for a metal roof. For the best results purchase pre primed boards whenever possible.

This should be used in valleys points where 2 sections less than 140 degrees meet and as end caps over the tops of 2 sides that meet. This is the metal trim similar to the eave flashing except that it is placed over joints in the roof where different sections meet. Roof trim is a general term for many parts of the roof that must be installed when shingling a roof. Center a minimum 610 mm 24 wide minimum 28 gauge pre finished galvanized metal valley liner in the valley and fasten with only enough nails to hold it in place nailing at the edges only.

Rake board trim is an overhang from a pitched roof. Painting before installing trim can be a major energy and time saver provided you have the space to do it. Numbers give suggested sequence for trim installation steps. The rake board serves as the starting place for the shingles.

Place the first screw. 10 panel wood screw space according to the recommended fastening pattern and local codes. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it. Be sure to cut this metal at the correct angle before installing it.

9 roofing panel install with lower edge 1 above the transition bend. Here is a short video showing how. Most roof trim is installed before shingling but not all of it.