Putting On A Metal Roof Yourself

Start at the highest point and the furthest point from the trash container and take off all the old shingles flashing.

Putting on a metal roof yourself.

Work up from the initial row starting at the lower corner in a diagonal pattern staggering the shingles to prevent gaps. 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. If you need to reposition your gutters do so at this.

Remove the old roof. In a standing seam roof long single panels run vertically all the way from the eave to the ridge. Lay the starter row of metal shingles at the drip edge and affix to the roof with metal roofing nails. You ll want to order metal panels that are an appropriate color and look to complement your.

You will need to order enough metal material to cover the entire roof and this process.