How To Remove Metal Roof Panels

Hammer down any large nails that are exposed by the removal.

How to remove metal roof panels.

Work at a comfortable steady pace trying not to rip up or carry off too much old roofing at once. Metal roofing is installed in overlapping sheets. To clean a metal roof wait for a dry overcast day and make sure you have a partner to help you for safety reasons. Remove old roofing and repair any damage start from the top of the roof and remove the old shingles along with the flashing underlayment and vents.

Remove the old roofing. 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. Although you can install corrugated metal roofing over shingles for the best foundation it is recommended that all the old roofing be removed. To remove a metal roof simply reverse engineer the installation process.

The panels and trim are held in place by self tapping sheet metal screws installed with a drill driver. The edges are typically held down with trim pieces that are fastened to the edges of the roof beforehand.