Installing Corrugated Metal Roofing Yourself

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Installing corrugated metal roofing yourself.

Although you can install corrugated metal roofing over shingles for the best foundation it is recommended that all the old roofing be removed. For many homeowners installing a corrugated metal roof on a garage shed or patio cover is an easy diy weekend project that can immediately add some design flair. But some steel shingle manufacturers offer do it yourself systems that cost about the same as an installed asphalt roof for those who want to learn how to instal a metal roof on their own. Installing steel roofing over existing roofing materials is fairly simple.

Manufacturers provide 30 year warranties on metal roofing products. Use furring strips to build a slat board on the roof then mount the steel sheets to the slat board. When you are finished with the installation you will have a beautiful metal roof that completely protects your home from the elements. Noise is usually not a factor if you are installing a steel roof over asphalt.

Corrugated metal roofing generally comes in sheets that are 3x6 feet in size 18 square feet. Measure the length of the roof and the breadth of one side. A good metal roof starts with the right materials. Remove the old roofing.

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. Metal roofing resists rot is not susceptible to insect damage and is non combustible a boon in fire prone areas. The eight step installation instructions below will show you how to install metal roofing panels as a weekend diy project for your home.

A corrugated metal roof is quieter than pvc when it rains. This is especially true since the dips and swells of the corrugated metal come in different widths and shapes. Multiply those numbers and then double the result for the square footage of your roof. This is not a complete install only basic install on a bungalow i.

In this video i m installing some metal roofing over an existing ash fault shingled roof. These systems aren t attached to a frame but instead install directly on the old roof. Steel roofing can be costly but it is a lifetime investment.