How To Strip A Roof For Metal

Measure the roof area.

How to strip a roof for metal.

You will need to order enough metal material to cover the entire roof and this process. Examine the edges of the roof panels to locate the last panel which. If there are gutters installed on the eaves the eave flashing should be installed to overhang the lip of the gutter by about 1 2 inch. 4 continue installing the strips end to end across the lower.

Attach the strip to the wood by driving 1 1 4 inch galvanized deck screws in every other trough or lower portion using a screw gun. Use 1 1 4 inch nails to cover the outline of the roof with strips of metal eave flashing also called edging. When installing a metal roof over an existing roof insulate the spaces between the wood strips with rigid insulation to prevent condensation before installing the roofing. You ll want to order metal panels that are an appropriate color and look to complement your.

Move to the opposite edge of the sheet lifting it up as you go. Look for screws through the face of the material. Remove the old roof.