How To Bend Metal Roofing Trim

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

How to bend metal roofing trim.

Continue adding panels until the roof is covered. Begin with the finished side down completely hem one edge. If i score it too much the paint will crack on the other side so i m just doing a quick pass or two. If you want a crisp bend you can gently score the metal using a razor blade.

We ll go ahead and do that. Lay the starter row of metal shingles at the drip edge and affix to the roof with metal roofing nails. How to do it. Obtain the use of a metal press to bend large quantities of metal roofing.

Still with the finished side down mark 1 1 2 inches from the hem. You may need to cut panels to fit angles using a circular saw with a metal saw blade. It s very important when installing it that the paint be on the roof side so that when people look up at the roof they see continuous color throughout the trim. Using your previously locked t bevel draw a line from the 1 mark inwards towards the drip edge.

The press apparatus can be expensive making metal pressing feasible for large scale projects only. A man and a sheet metal brake with a built in measurement gage rich wagner demonstrates how to bend a piece of fascia trim for vinyl siding from standard aluminum coil stock. Now that this has been scored i can bend it by hand. Metal roofing trim can give homes a finished polished appearance with contrasting colors and interesting shapes.

Step by step instructions for installation of gable and rake trim on an exposed fastener panel. The z trim has paint on one side and primer on the other. I m very very gently scoring the metal. Make a 1 mark from the edge on top of the gable trim.

More importantly this integral roof accessory provides critical protection in conjunction with metal roofing panels to strengthen and seal the entire roof. How to cut and finish gable trim at the ridge of a metal roof.