How To Put A Metal Roof On A Trailer

Use your neoprene washer head screws to secure the metal to the sheathing.

How to put a metal roof on a trailer.

Lay the starter row of metal shingles at the drip edge and affix to the roof with metal roofing nails. Insert the foam closure strips into the ends. Take care the first piece is aligned precisely perpendicular square to the edge. The last video i made left out how to install strips insulation and underlaym.

Metal roofing is also available in the form of shingles. A professional roofer shared his top three reasons on angie s list on why he liked using metal over shingles. This is how i did a metal clad roof on my travel trailer did this on the cheap couldn t afford a 3000 re roof with the rubber epdm. Work up from the initial row starting at the lower corner in a diagonal pattern staggering the shingles to prevent gaps.

As long as you are somewhat handy all you need is a saw drill and tape measure to install your own mobile home metal roof for a fraction of the cost. Metal is a lighter material than shingles too. Take your first sheet of metal and place it on the roof so that it overhangs the edge at least 3 4 in 1 9 cm. Fresh seal around the vents on your new mobile home roof.

There are many advantages to a metal roof but the 40 60 year lifespan is probably the favorite. Insert the foam closure strips into each end of every metal sheet. Space the screws about 12 in 30 cm apart down the entire piece of metal.