Next use 1 inch nails to secure some metal edging to the perimeter of the roof.
How to apply metal roofing.
Before you install metal roofing repair any damage to the wood under the shingles.
Anatomy of a steel roof.
This is what it looks like when you install a steel shingle roof system over an existing asphalt shingle roof.
An affordable option and easier to lay than shingles tin is the most commonly used type of metal roofing.
To vent the roof holes are cut in the old roof above the soffit which pulls air through the soffit vents underneath.
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.
The good news is that there are many different solutions in terms of installing metal roofing panels including tin aluminum and steel.
Then cover the entire roof with a layer of insulation and secure it with a staple gun.
Let s take a look at the most common types of metal roofs for houses.