How To Install Corrugated Metal Roof Trim

Learn how to install gable and rake trim on a metal roof.

How to install corrugated metal roof trim.

Install a corrugated panels on gable roofs usually begins on one side of the roof working in the opposite direction of the prevailing wind. Beginning at the outside edge of your roof place each panel directly onto the purlins that are attached to the roof trusses. The cutting of the z trim is straight forward. On hip roofs this crew prefers to begin at the center and work outward.

Learn more about the installation of pitch transition trim by watching the short video or reading the transcript below. Side laps should still face away from the wind. Corrugated metal roofing generally comes in sheets that are 3x6 feet in size 18 square feet. You ll have a steeper part of your roof turning into a lower slope so there s a steeper pitch up top and a lower pitch on the bottom.

Do you need to install eave or fascia for a metal roof. Now we re going to look at something that does happen quite often. 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. Next pre drill holes on the end and side ridges of the panels spacing the holes 6 to 8 inches apart.

Next use 1 inch nails to secure some metal edging to the perimeter of the roof. 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 line. To install corrugated roofing start by cutting your panels to length with an angle grinder. Here is a short video showing how.

Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it. Multiply those numbers and then double the result for the square footage of your roof. Then cover the entire roof with a layer of insulation and secure it with a staple gun. 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.

Before you install metal roofing repair any damage to the wood under the shingles. Before you start to install corrugated metal roofing you need to figure out how much you need.