Installing Metal Roof Over Vigas

But first here are a few precautions about the underlying material.

Installing metal roof over vigas.

Can a metal roof be installed over my existing shingles without the use of battens. 1 remove the shingles before installing the metal roof the first way to install a metal roof over shingles is by completely removing the old shingles before installing the new metal roof. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel. 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 line.

5install metal panels or shingles. Then cover the entire roof with a layer of insulation and secure it with a staple gun. Leaking is probably the most common problem with metal roofing. One of the single largest reasons for metal roof leaks and prolonged roof maintenance is poorly installed roofing fasteners and faulty sealing washers.

Next use 1 inch nails to secure some metal edging to the perimeter of the roof. Watch me install a new metal roof on the eco ranch. Penetrations in metal leak. Cut the flashing into 6 to 8 foot lengths to help prevent buckling after installation.

To install line the valley with underlayment secured with roofing cement. There are installation tips and a pretty nice finished roof. But metal doesn t leak. If you choose to install metal roofing over shingles there are certain things you must keep in mind.

Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it. This great question comes from edward c a homeowner who plans to have a new metal roof installed over the aging existing shingles on his single story home. Address any existing roof leaks and replace rotten rafters or. Thanks edward for allowing me to share our correspondence on this frequently asked question.

A benefit to doing it this way is that you can see if there is any rotten plywood that needs to be replaced before installing the new roof. We re going to break them down so you know what to look out for.