If you are thinking about how to install a metal roof you will first need to gather together all the necessary supplies remove your old roof and then install a layer of insulation and the new roof.
Installing steel roofing new construction.
Installation of panels roof pitch this style of metal roofing panels requires a certain degree of pitch to ensure proper water drainage.
In a standing seam roof long single panels run vertically all the way from the eave to the ridge.
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Galvanized steel which is created by using a soft layer of zinc to protect the inner layers is the most common type of steel roofing.
Before you install metal roofing repair any damage to the wood under the shingles.
Jim bush of atas international a respected authority on metal roofing offers installation instructions to attendees at the 2009 metalcon show in the tampa.
Noise is usually not a factor if you are installing a steel roof over asphalt.
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.
Then cover the entire roof with a layer of insulation and secure it with a staple gun.
Steel roofing can be costly but it is a lifetime investment.