Install A New Metal Roof On Shed

Shingling a shed and want some tips.

Install a new metal roof on shed.

Secure the slats with 3 inch metal to wood screws. Then cover the entire roof with a layer of insulation and secure it with a staple gun. Most metal shingles will be attached to the roof using metal shingle. 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.

How to install a metal roof on a shed step 1. Lay the panels on the ground the way you want them to be on the roof. Measure the roof to determine how much metal you will need. Allow for at least 1 foot extra all the way around.

Next use 1 inch nails to secure some metal edging to the perimeter of the roof. In a standing seam roof long single panels run vertically all the way from the eave to the ridge. Then nail the metal edging by using a hammer and roofing nails. Follow manufacturer s instructions for the sealant application.

Before you install metal roofing repair any damage to the wood under the shingles. The r panel type metal roof is curvy and requires. My workshop shed is under a large tree constantly being attacked by falling cones and bird droppings. You might have to stagger the metal and cut one or both outside edges to get the correct overall width.

Watch and see how easy it is. Work up from the initial row starting at the lower corner in a diagonal pattern staggering the shingles to prevent gaps. Build the roof as normal with the trim felt paper and metal flashing. Determine which kind of metal you will use to repair the roof.

Lay the starter row of metal shingles at the drip edge and affix to the roof with metal roofing nails. Then trim all edges of the roof with metal trim made for that purpose. Handy home shows you universal shingling techniques that can be applied to any shed. This video shows how i installed a metal panelled roof.

This helps in setting up the lap of the panels. Install slat boards to the roof so that you can easily attach the new tin.