How Two Install Metal Roofing

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How two install metal roofing.

These instructions specifically focus on metal panel installation. The good news is that there are many different solutions in terms of installing metal roofing panels including tin aluminum and steel. Need a new roof. An affordable option and easier to lay than shingles tin is the most commonly used type of metal roofing.

One downside is that the metal sheets have a susceptibility to denting both in installation and during hailstorms. Let s take a look at the most common types of metal roofs for houses. Although you can install corrugated metal roofing over shingles for the best foundation it is recommended that all the old roofing be removed. Most codes now allow no more than two layers of roofing before.

To learn more about eave trim and cleat installation view our other how to videos. Covering your existing asphalt shingles with metal roofing might be worth the expense. Work at a comfortable steady pace trying not to rip up or carry off too much old roofing at once. Remove the old roofing.

Today we will install an american building components sl 16 metal roofing panel. A corrugated metal roof is quieter than pvc when it rains. In many cases it makes sense to remove an old or dilapidated roof and install a metal roof that is better able to withstand the elements. Metal roofing resists rot is not susceptible to insect damage and is non combustible a boon in fire prone areas.

Can you avoid tearing off your old asphalt shingle roof by putting a steel roof over it.