Metal roofing resists rot is not susceptible to insect damage and is non combustible a boon in fire prone areas.
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Great care must be taken to use the proper flashings and screws to insure a perfect long lasting leak proof roof.
Before you install metal roofing repair any damage to the wood under the shingles.
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Then cover the entire roof with a layer of insulation and secure it with a staple gun.
5install metal panels or shingles.
Metal roofing can also be significantly more expensive.
If you are thinking about how to install a metal roof you will first need to gather together all the necessary supplies remove your old roof and then install a layer of insulation and the new roof.
One downside is that the metal sheets have a susceptibility to denting both in installation and during hailstorms.
The following brochure is a step by step procedure for re roofing a residence.
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Next use 1 inch nails to secure some metal edging to the perimeter of the roof.
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The eight step installation instructions below will show you how to install metal roofing panels as a weekend diy project for your home.
Many inexperienced applicators try to cut corners on flashings but the end result is a roof that fails and will not last the entire life of the structure without leaks.
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.
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In a standing seam roof long single panels run vertically all the way from the eave to the ridge.
A corrugated metal roof is quieter than pvc when it rains.
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