How Two Install Metal Roofing

Learn how to install our metal roof panels by watching the short video or reading the transcript below.

How two install metal roofing. These instructions specifically focus on metal panel installation. Can you avoid tearing off your old asphalt shingle roof by putting a steel roof over it. To watch the entire series from the beginning click here. Remove the old roofing.

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. Covering your existing asphalt shingles with metal roofing might be worth the expense. The good news is that there are many different solutions in terms of installing metal roofing panels including tin aluminum and steel. Metal roofing resists rot is not susceptible to insect damage and is non combustible a boon in fire prone areas.

Most codes now allow no more than two layers of roofing before. Here are some pros and cons. Today we will install an american building components sl 16 metal roofing panel. One downside is that the metal sheets have a susceptibility to denting both in installation and during hailstorms.

Work at a comfortable steady pace trying not to rip up or carry off too much old roofing at once. A corrugated metal roof is quieter than pvc when it rains. An affordable option and easier to lay than shingles tin is the most commonly used type of metal roofing. Let s take a look at the most common types of metal roofs for houses.

Whether you are looking to install a metal roof on a shed or a house it s important to know the difference in the various types of metal roofs available.