Installing Metal Roofing On A Flat Roof

The eave flashing or edging is just the steel metal strips used to cover the entire perimeter of the roof.

Installing metal roofing on a flat roof.

Place the first screw. Space the screws about 12 in 30 cm apart. In a standing seam roof long single panels run vertically all the way from the eave to the ridge. Metal is one of the most durable roofing material to install however the initial investment is much higher up front than other commercial and flat roofing solutions.

They need to be about every 2 feet apart. Make sure that the screws are all aligned evenly as you will be able to see them from the ground if they are. The metal roofing will be installed onto the top of the boards. Take a metal sheet and use inch metal wood screws to affix the roofing onto the wood slats.

Metal has quickly become the standard roofing material for commercial and flat roofing systems and for good reason. You are essentially sealing off the metal roof with this flashing and you need to make sure that is securely fastened. Use metal 1 inch roofing nails to install the metal edging that goes around the perimeter of the roof. 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.

Can metal roofing be used on a low slope pitch roof. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it. For exposed fasteners avoid over tightening the fastener. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel.

Use your neoprene washer head screws to secure the metal to the sheathing. You can use 1 inch nails for the installation of eave flashing. Step 3 install the metal edging.