How To Install Rake Trim On Metal Roof

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How to install rake trim on metal roof.

It is cut angled and folded onto the roof line and fasteners usually evenly spaced between 12 and 24 inches apart set it in place. We have a one inch bend down on either gable and we can fasten this using stitch screws. Fasten gable trim with x inch metal to metal lap screws. Gable rake trim installation subscribe to our page for more metal roofing videos.

Butyl sealant tape should be placed parallel to the gable on the high seam of the roofing panel. Prior to fastening gable trim remove all protective plastic from gable trim. Place corner pieces where panels will meet bends at the edge of the roofing. Rake trim can be flat with no overhang or it can overhang the gable end like an eave.

This is part 1 of a 6 part video series explaining how i installed a metal roof on my house. If there are gutters installed on the eaves the eave flashing should be installed to overhang the lip of the gutter by about 1 2 inch. Let it stick out again just a little bit past and make a mark. Use 1 1 4 inch nails to cover the outline of the roof with strips of metal eave flashing also called edging.

You can see what a nice clean look it provides. Lap screws should be placed 12 on center hitting the high seam of roofing corrugation. We have our z trim installed and tape seal on top of the z trim so we can install this and put it up against the wall. Make a mark at the crease line and do the same thing towards the peak of the roof.

The final thing to do is install the end wall trim. You can also use pop.