How To Install Metal Roofing Over Shingles Video

Make sure roof is square.

How to install metal roofing over shingles video.

3 install 1 4 purlins down over the shingles before installing the metal roof the third way to install a metal roof over shingles is by applying 1 4 purlins over the shingle roof. However you should only install a metal roof over shingles if you have less than four layers of shingles on the roof. This is by far the most common way to install a metal roof. Beveled wood pieces called horsefeathers must be laid along the thick edges of the shakes to make a fairly flat surface.

As long as the plywood under the shingle roof is in good condition this way can provide many benefits. Next use 1 inch nails to secure some metal edging to the perimeter of the roof. Most metal shingles will be attached to the roof using metal shingle clips but metal roofing shingle installation can be system specific. Otherwise you will need to remove the shingles.

Consult the guide for your shingle brand to determine the specific method of installation required to preserve the warranty. Asphalt shingles can be laid over cedar shakes or shingles however this is a roofing project best left to pros. In this video i cover measuring the roof figuring the metal th. Before you reshingle a roof read our step by step guide for adding new shingles over old ones.

Then cover the entire roof with a layer of insulation and secure it with a staple gun.