Install A New Metal Roof On Shed

Determine which kind of metal you will use to repair the roof.

Install a new metal roof on shed.

Then nail the metal edging by using a hammer and roofing nails. Lay the starter row of metal shingles at the drip edge and affix to the roof with metal roofing nails. My workshop shed is under a large tree constantly being attacked by falling cones and bird droppings. Handy home shows you universal shingling techniques that can be applied to any shed.

In a standing seam roof long single panels run vertically all the way from the eave to the ridge. Install slat boards to the roof so that you can easily attach the new tin. 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. This video shows how i installed a metal panelled roof.

Most metal shingles will be attached to the roof using metal shingle. Lay the slats at 2 foot intervals length wise as you work from the roof s bottom and upward. Next use 1 inch nails to secure some metal edging to the perimeter of the roof. Install a corrugated roofing wall connector panel to a wall with roofing sealant when installing panels for a patio cover.

Then trim all edges of the roof with metal trim made for that purpose. Measure the roof to determine how much metal you will need. You might have to stagger the metal and cut one or both outside edges to get the correct overall width. How to install a metal roof on a shed step 1.

Shingling a shed and want some tips. Follow manufacturer s instructions for the sealant application. Lay the panels on the ground the way you want them to be on the roof. Allow for at least 1 foot extra all the way around.

Build the roof as normal with the trim felt paper and metal flashing. Work up from the initial row starting at the lower corner in a diagonal pattern staggering the shingles to prevent gaps. Then cover the entire roof with a layer of insulation and secure it with a staple gun. Secure the slats with 3 inch metal to wood screws.

Then attach the metal roof material with screws make for roofing. Watch and see how easy it is.