How To Install Steel Roofing On A Barn

How to install a metal roof on a shed.

How to install steel roofing on a barn.

For a barn style gambrel roof you will need flashing at the top and the 2 middle points where the roof slopes meet. The cost of the metal will depend on the type of metal used and how large the barn is. The washer under the screw head should seal to the surface of the panel without bulging or shifting. Run a tape measure along the base of the barn to get the measurements for the width and length of the barn.

Replace all these with the new metal roofing. Apply a row of 8 inch wide metal flashing over the break in the gambrel 4 inches above and 4 inches below. In this video i m installing some metal roofing over an existing ash fault shingled roof. Install an end strip of rubber butyl at the top edge of this row fitting it snugly into the profile of the metal.

Install the cut row of panels overlapping the flashing. Start at the highest point and the furthest point from the trash container and take off all the old shingles flashing vents and boots. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel. Then you will need some flashing at the top of a gable roof.

Multiply the two measurements together to get the total square footage which will determine how many pieces of roofing will be needed. It s not the hard it is just nice having some company while working. This does not include additional materials such as tools and insulation. Nail the flashing in place with 1 1 2 inch roofing nails.

Most sorts of metal roofing cost anywhere from 1 80 to 6 per square foot. Either way a metal roof can add years to a shed because it is. Secure the screws but do not overtighten. When replacing a metal roof there are many expenditures in addition to the cost of the metal.

C mon over i need a little help installing this roof. Lay the new metal roof right on top of an old roof or remove the old one first. This is not a complete install only basic install on a bungalow i. You can do this with your skill saw and a metal cutting blade.

Roofing metal comes in standard lengths so you might have to cut them to fit. Work at a comfortable steady pace trying not to rip up or carry off too much old roofing at once. Step 2 lay the first piece of metal roofing beginning in the bottom corner of the roof.