Installing Metal Roofing On A Shed

Lay and secure the first metal panel.

Installing metal roofing on a shed.

You can install a metal roof on any shed roof fairly easily except a barn style gambrel roof with overhang. Panel profiles coatings and colors abound when choosing a metal roof. Then cover the entire roof with a layer of insulation and secure it with a staple gun. Measure the roof to determine how much metal you will need.

The r panel type metal roof is curvy. But it can still be done as demonstrated in these photos. Allow for at least 1 foot extra all the way around leaving room for error and. When it comes to options metal is the way to go.

Determine which kind of metal you will use to repair the roof. Metal roofs look great and will last forever. This is because the overhang has a negative angle and needs careful flashing to prevent that joint from leaking. Since metal reflects the sun and its heat rather than absorb it a metal roof will keep the interior of your shed cooler in the.

Lay the starter row of metal shingles at the drip edge and affix to the roof with metal roofing nails. In a standing seam roof long single panels run vertically all the way from the eave to the ridge. Before you install metal roofing repair any damage to the wood under the shingles. Work up from the initial row starting at the lower corner in a diagonal pattern staggering the shingles to prevent gaps.

Buy the metal panels. 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. One downside is that the metal sheets have a susceptibility to denting both in installation and during hailstorms. Lay the roofing felt.

Finish the first side of the roof. A corrugated metal roof is quieter than pvc when it rains. Most metal shingles will be attached to the roof using metal shingle. Complete the first row.

Next use 1 inch nails to secure some metal edging to the perimeter of the roof. A metal roof is lightweight and is specially designed to accommodate the load of snow and ice.