Today we will install an american building components sl 16 metal roofing panel.
How to install metal roofing on lean to.
The advantage of a metal roof or tin roof is that it has a 50 year plus lifespan.
One downside is that the metal sheets have a susceptibility to denting both in installation and during hailstorms.
In a standing seam roof long single panels run vertically all the way from the eave to the ridge.
To learn more about eave trim and cleat installation view our other how to videos.
In contrast steel shingles are.
The dis advantage of a metal roof is that it is more expensive than shingles and requires additional planning and tools.
The diy lean to is finally completed.
If you install it properly you can pretty much forget maintenance for the life of the shed.
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.
Add a third plank in the center.
Learn how to install our metal roof panels by watching the short video or reading the transcript below.
Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel.
Place the first panel on one end of the roof and secure it to the sheathing strips top and bottom with a screw gun and galvanized steel or aluminum screws depending on the type of roofing metal with plastic washers on them.
Cover the lean to roof with corrugated metal roofing.
Use your neoprene washer head screws to secure the metal to the sheathing.
When you decide to install corrugated metal roofing you just need to make sure that you have the right materials.
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These instructions specifically focus on metal panel installation.
Space the screws about 12 in 30 cm apart.
Corrugated metal roofing can be a convenient and relatively affordable way to provide protection without the need to install metal shingles.
Moreover a corrugated metal roof is highly durable and will last for decades.
Metal roofing resists rot is not susceptible to insect damage and is non combustible a boon in fire prone areas.
Place the first screw.
For exposed fasteners avoid over tightening the fastener.
Make sure that the screws are all aligned evenly as you will be able to see them from the ground if they are.
Once this is done set the roofing material by attaching wooden planks at regular intervals on top of the roof as done before.
I installed all the metal roof by my self and managed to not die in the process.
Attach two planks on either ends of the nailer by nailing them firmly in and place them on top of the structure.
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.