How To Steel Roof A House

Steel roofing can be costly but it is a lifetime investment.

How to steel roof a house.

The good news is that there are many different solutions in terms of installing metal roofing panels including tin aluminum and steel. So the investment might be worth it but the range of choices makes shopping for a steel roofing system more complicated than you might think. Install the drip edge. 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.

This cutaway drawing shows the steps involved in roofing a house. Metal drip edge isn t usually required check with a local building official but it gives roof edges a nice finished look prevents shingles from curling over the edge and keeps water from running directly down your fascia boards. A steel roof is a lifetime investment lasting 50 years or more if it s a good one. You will most likely have to order the roofing metal in the amount and color specific to your house.

You will also need a large garbage can a jigsaw or power metal shear a staple gun a drill and assorted drill bits 1 inch roofing nails metal roofing screws and self drilling self sealing wood screws. In this video i m installing some metal roofing over an existing ash fault shingled roof. Asphalt roofs typically last 20 to 30 years depending on the installation and shingle quality. Noise is usually not a factor if you are installing a steel roof over asphalt.

This is not a complete install only basic install on a bungalow i.