How To Put A Tin Roof On A Shed

Step 1 measure the roof to determine how much metal you will need.

How to put a tin roof on a shed.

Either way a metal roof can add years to a shed because it is impervious to bugs and animals and it weathers well in every climate. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel. Secure the slats with 3 inch metal to wood screws. Put in a corrugated metal roof for a more durable customizable option.

Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it. Build the roof as normal with the trim felt paper and metal flashing. Then trim all edges of the roof with metal trim made for that purpose. Align the first metal roofing panel so that it overlaps the edging by 1 2 to 3 4 of an inch and is square to the roof line.

My workshop shed is under a large tree constantly being attacked by falling cones and bird droppings. Install slat boards to the roof so that you can easily attach the new tin. Install a corrugated roofing wall connector panel to a wall with roofing sealant when installing panels for a patio cover. Cut your sheet metal to size using tin snips power shears or an electric nibbler tool.

Lay the panels on the ground the way you want them to be on the roof. This helps in setting up the lap of the panels. Follow manufacturer s instructions for the sealant application. Lay the new metal roof right on top of an old roof or remove the old one first.

Then attach the metal roof material with screws make for roofing. Then nail the metal edging by using a hammer and roofing nails. Lay out each section vertically so that the ridges slope toward the ground this will create runoff.