How To Install Steel Tile Roofing

Learn how to install metal roofing materials from through fastened panels and standing seam to metal shingles and metal tile.

How to install steel tile roofing.

For exposed fasteners avoid over tightening the fastener. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel. Place the first screw. Make sure that the screws are all aligned evenly as you will be able to see them from the ground if they are.

Through fastened panel installation 09 03 2019. The second row should be started with a full shingle all the way to the end. Remove old roofing if applicable. The eave flashing or edging is just the steel metal strips used to cover the entire perimeter of the roof.

Once the roof ridge is reached the ridge vents can be installed. Staggering metal shingles 10 14 2019. The first row is followed with a full shingle finishing the initial row. You can use 1 inch nails for the installation of eave flashing.

How to install metal roofing. You are essentially sealing off the metal roof with this flashing and you need to make sure that is securely fastened. How to install metal roofing. This is on its own a major job that can take days and require special tools.

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. 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. Repair and reinforce the roof if applicable. Next you are ready to install the metal roof.

Position the first. You should have reinforced the frame of the roof earlier before. This is part 1 of a 6 part video series explaining how i installed a metal roof on my house. Space the screws about 12 in 30 cm apart.

The ridge would then be covered with interlocking ridge caps. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it.