Steel Roof Installation Instructions

Lay the starter row of metal shingles at the drip edge and affix to the roof with metal roofing nails.

Steel roof installation instructions.

It is extremely important that this panel be laid square to the eave and ridge so that the remaining panels will line up square on the roof frame. Anatomy of a steel roof. If you need to reposition your gutters do so at this. You will need to order enough metal material to cover the entire roof and this process.

Make sure to hook the bottom of the shingle into the bottom of the roof where there is an opening. Measure the roof area. At this point chalk a line from ridge to eave. This is what it looks like when you install a steel shingle roof system over an existing asphalt shingle roof.

Remove the old roof. Most metal shingles will be attached to the roof using metal shingle. Work up from the initial row starting at the lower corner in a diagonal pattern staggering the shingles to prevent gaps. Measure one panel width in from the roof edge.

This is the starting point of the installation process. You ll want to order metal panels that are an appropriate color and look to complement your. Place one shingle at the bottom left or right of the roof. Place the leading edge of the first panel along this line.

To learn more about eave trim and cleat installation view our other how to videos. Learn how to install our metal roof panels by watching the short video or reading the transcript below. To vent the roof holes are cut in the old roof above the soffit which pulls air through the soffit vents underneath. These instructions specifically focus on metal panel installation.

If you come across any large nails that are sticking out either remove them and put them in your debris container or. Today we will install an american building components sl 16 metal roofing panel.