How To Strap A Roof For Metal Roofing

Most metal shingles will be attached to the roof using metal shingle.

How to strap a roof for metal roofing.

Space the screws about 12 in 30 cm apart. In this video i m installing some metal roofing over an existing ash fault shingled roof. At a guess i would place the strapping no further apart than 16. Work up from the initial row starting at the lower corner in a diagonal pattern staggering the shingles to prevent gaps.

26 or 29 is a variable that must be considered as is the type of fastener and the pitch of the roof. Experienced do it yourselfers can use a nail gun with 8d nail clips instead of a hammer and nails. Next you are ready to install the metal roof. The eave flashing or edging is just the steel metal strips used to cover the entire perimeter of the roof.

For exposed fasteners avoid over tightening the fastener. Make sure that the screws are all aligned evenly as you will be able to see them from the ground if they are. Use your neoprene washer head screws to secure the metal to the sheathing. This is the starting point of the installation process.

Use a hammer to tap the shingle gently just to make sure it s securely in. Place one shingle at the bottom left or right of the roof. Make sure to hook the bottom of the shingle into the bottom of the roof where there is an opening. Lay the starter row of metal shingles at the drip edge and affix to the roof with metal roofing nails.

This is not a complete install only basic install on a bungalow i. You are essentially sealing off the metal roof with this flashing and you need to make sure that is securely fastened. When installing a metal roof over an existing roof before installing the.