How To Install A Metal Roof On A Shed

Corrugated metal roof installation instructions.

How to install a metal roof on a shed.

Our latest shed is also a pavilion and you can build it too. Allow for at least 1 foot extra all the way around leaving room for error and. By following the 10 simple instructions below you will be able to install a corrugated metal roof on your garage or shed. My workshop shed is under a large tree constantly being attacked by falling cones and bird droppings.

Measure the roof to determine how much metal you will need. Work up from the initial row starting at the lower corner in a diagonal pattern staggering the shingles to prevent gaps. How to install a metal roof on a shed. In a standing seam roof long single panels run.

Lay the starter row of metal shingles at the drip edge and affix to the roof with metal roofing nails. This video shows how i installed a metal panelled roof. The r panel type metal roof is curvy. Then trim all edges of the roof with metal trim made for that purpose.

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. You might have to stagger the metal and cut one or both outside edges to get the correct overall width. Build the roof as normal with the trim felt paper and metal flashing. 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.