Install A Metal Roof On A Mobile Home

In this video i try to outline the key steps on installing this metal roof.

Install a metal roof on a mobile home.

It s a great way to refurbish a older mobile home. Once the roof is clean laying a new roof is not difficult. Installing a metal roof on a mobile home can be a do it yourself project saving you a lot of money. How to install a metal roof on a double wide mobile home a steel roof is a lifetime investment lasting 50 years or more if it s a good one.

The most difficult part of the project is removing the old roof and scraping the roof clean of debris. In addition to being easy to work with metal roofs can add value to your mobile home. Lay strips of 1 by 4 inch furring end to end and 2 feet apart across the length of the roof. The last video i made left out how to install strips insulation and underlaym.

Insulated metal products can cost around 3 000 4 000 for a single wide or 7 800 8 000 for a double wide according to costhelper. Consider asking friends to help or hire day workers. Asphalt roofs typically last 20 to 30 years depending on the installation and shingle quality. As long as you are somewhat handy all you need is a saw drill and tape measure to install your own mobile home metal roof for a fraction of the cost.

Unfold strips of fan fold insulation across the length of the roof after it has been scraped and cleaned. Fresh seal around the vents on your new mobile home roof. This is mainly due to the fact that metal roof kits come at a higher upfront cost. For complete details on installing your own metal roof we have a booklet available to help you.