Space the screws about 12 in 30 cm apart.
How to put metal roofing down.
Make sure that the screws are all aligned evenly as you will be able to see them from the ground if they are.
Use your neoprene washer head screws to secure the metal to the sheathing.
In a standing seam roof long single panels run vertically all the way from the eave to the ridge.
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.
Measure the roof area.
Remove the old roof.
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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.
Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it.
For exposed fasteners avoid over tightening the fastener.
Place the first screw.