Putting Metal Roof On Shed

Measure your roof without getting up on the roof itself you can get the measurements simply by measuring the length and width of the roof and then multiply these together.

Putting metal roof on shed.

Metal roofing can also be significantly more expensive. Since metal reflects the sun and its heat rather than absorb it a metal roof will keep the interior of your shed cooler in the summertime. This is because the overhang has a negative angle and needs careful flashing to prevent that joint from leaking. Metal roofing resists rot is not susceptible to insect damage and is non combustible a boon in fire prone areas.

Step 1 measure the roof to determine how much metal you will need. 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. Use 3 nails for each side. By following the 10 simple instructions below you will be able to install a corrugated metal roof on your garage or shed.

Lay the new metal roof right on top of an old roof or remove the old one first. Panel profiles coatings and colors abound when choosing a metal roof. A corrugated metal roof is quieter than pvc when it rains. But it can still be done as demonstrated in these photos.

Metal roofs look great and will last forever. A metal roof is 100 recyclable. You can install a metal roof on any shed roof fairly easily except a barn style gambrel roof with overhang. Lower the first rafter truss into place at either the front or back of the shed.

In a standing seam roof long single panels run vertically all the way from the eave to the ridge. My workshop shed is under a large tree constantly being attacked by falling cones and bird droppings. This video shows how i installed a metal panelled roof. If there are gutters installed on the eaves the eave flashing should be installed to overhang the lip of the gutter by about 1 2 inch.

Attach the end rafters to the wall plates of your shed frame. Use 1 1 4 inch nails to cover the outline of the roof with strips of metal eave flashing also called edging. Place corner pieces where panels will meet bends at the edge of the roofing. A metal roof is lightweight and is specially designed to accommodate the load of snow and ice.