Metal Roof Installation Instructions

Metal roofs are durable and long lasting. Metal roofing was used since long time and today, the materials used for construction come in a wide range of variety. Colors, structures and designs have also changed making them attractive pieces to decorate roof tops. In the following content, you shall get to know the process and you can follow it to build a metal roof for your house.

Metal Roofing Types

1. Standing Seam Metal Roofing: It's easy to raise a standing seam metal roofing. They are light weight and durable. The metal is usually coated with aluminum-zinc that offer long-lasting protection.

2. Corrugated Metal Roofing: They have contemporary designs and have oxidized finish and are pre-painted . Modern houses mostly adopt this kind of roofing as they are extremely resistant even during hurricanes and tornadoes.

3. Residential Metal Roofing: They are also known as tin, galvanized iron or copper roofing and are widely used in residential houses and quarters. They are weather resistant and are highly durable. They last long and are inexpensive.

How to Install Metal Roofing?

You need to arrange for the materials beforehand and then go ahead with the techniques.

Materials Required

• Flashing
• Ladder
• Nails
• Coating layer
• Panels/shingles
• Metal snips
• Wooden stapler
• Counter flashing

The Procedure

• First gather the materials required for construction of the metal roof.
• Determine the type of roofing you want and then procure the metal roofing materials accordingly. Metal roofing kits, containing all the essentials are available in the hardware shops.
• Place the ladder firmly on the ground and attach it to the roof. Wear non-slip shoes while climbing the ladder.
• The first step starts with removal of existing roofing materials. The shingles can be easily loosened with chisel and hammer. Take them out and then replace with new ones.
• The entire roof base is then covered with a roofing paper, tacked in place with a wooden stapler.
• The perimeter of the roof is edged with the metal, that come along with the standard kit. The edging is nailed across the metal with a hammer.
• Now each panel is laid across the frame of the roof. The panels are overlapped with the next (2-3 inches) with a hammer. The nails are also packed in the kit and the spacing is approximately 1 foot.
• Steel/tin/aluminum snips are cut according to the size of the panels. They are interlocked with the base of the roof.
• Trim kits and flashing materials are available, that are installed over the panels for the shiny effect. This steps completes the metal roofing installation process, usually followed by people to raise a metal roof in the most cost-effective way.

The price of metal roofing depends on few factors. The installation price includes labor expenses, if you are getting it installed by a professional. The price depends on the roof area, materials used, durability and longevity of the roofing. The cost of installing a metal roof is usually low for tin and galvanized iron. Contemporary roofing with granulated stone tops are little expensive than the traditional hardy roofs. The price is calculated according to the area of the roof. The cost of kits are determined on the basis of the quality of the materials contained in it. Follow the instructions carefully and design the metal roof by yourself. However, installation with the help of a professional is always preferred if you are inexperienced in this field.