How To Put On Metal Roof Trim

Here is a short video showing how.

How to put on metal roof trim.

Fasten gable trim with x inch metal to metal lap screws. Place the first screw. Fastening prior to fastening gable trim remove all protective plastic from gable trim. I m going to mark the z trim cut it and install it so that we can install the end wall trim using stitch screws.

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. Butyl sealant tape should be placed parallel to the gable on the high seam of the roofing panel. Align the center bend of the ridge cap directly over the center line of the roof ridge. Lap screws should be placed 12 on center hitting the.

Ridge caps should be installed so that all end laps are away from the prevailing wind. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it. The cutting of the z trim is straight forward. You can see my pencil marks where i ve had it up on the roof and i ve made the measures to fit in between the panel and the gable trim.

Insert a magnetic 1 4 inch driver bit into a power drill.