How To Do A Tin Roof Peak

Lay the peak piece in.

How to do a tin roof peak.

Finish the top by adding a folded peak piece of tin which is already shaped to top your roof. Nailing the cap in place. The first cap piece is always nailed down with four equidistant nails near the corners two on each side of the peak. Notch the trim to lay it over the peak and secure it with 1 4 inch metal to wood screws.

Rather than a single slope a gable roof consists of two slopes that meet at a peak running down the middle of the roof. If the roof is peaked start at the bottom of each side and build up to the top. Set the piece of ridge cap aside and snap a chalk line between the marks. If you used r panels complete the last two steps.

Longer 2 inch nails are used instead of the more. Measure the vertical distance rise from the 12 inch mark on the level run to the underside of the same rafter. Figure out the slope of the roof by setting a carpenter s level on the underside of one rafter in the attic. When matched to the angle and proportions of other rooflines on the house your gable roof will add visual interest and character to the home making the addition look like an asset that belongs with the house.

Following steps a c below place outside closure strips or vented closure along the full length of the ridge on both sides of the roof. Measure the roof use measuring tools to find the length and width of the roof from the ground outside.