Also snip the other side directly across to prevent it from flattening.
How to install a metal roof on a lean to.
Screw it in with a drill and nails.
I installed all the metal roof by my self and managed to not die in the process.
The preferred spot would place the lean to under the overhanging roof of the existing building.
Determine where the lean to will be attached to the existing building.
You will use metal roofing screws to secure the metal panels to the sheathing.
Today we will install an american building components sl 16 metal roofing panel.
Place the first panel on one end of the roof and secure it to the sheathing strips top and bottom with a screw gun and galvanized steel or aluminum screws depending on the type of roofing metal with plastic washers on them.
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.
Cover the lean to roof with corrugated metal roofing.
It is a good idea to build a lean to roof that will give a good look to the exterior area of your house and also help utilize this space.
Any water runoff will flow off of the main roof and hit the lean to at an angle to prevent pooling and flooding in the lean to.
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.
To install the drip edge use tin snips to cut a triangle from the side that sits on the plywood where the metal will wrap around the corner.
Learn how to install our metal roof panels by watching the short video or reading the transcript below.
Using the 2 nails nail the drip edge to the plywood.
Space the screws about 12 in 30 cm apart down the entire piece of metal.
Use your neoprene washer head screws to secure the metal to the sheathing.
Take care the first piece is aligned precisely perpendicular square to the edge.
Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel.
For the final step install the trim of your choice as a cover against the side structure.
These instructions specifically focus on metal panel installation.
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Moreover try to ensure that the screws are all aligned evenly.
And for any exposed fasteners try to avoid over tightening them.
Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it.
Try to space the screws about 12 inches apart down the entire piece of metal.
Screw it in with a drill and nails.
