Installing A Metal Roof On A Lean To

Place the first screw.

Installing a metal roof on a lean to.

Measure 8 feet from the existing structure towards the outer direction and dig a deep hole to drive the post in. 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. Cover the lean to roof with corrugated metal roofing. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel.

You ll want to order metal panels that are an appropriate color and look to complement your. This is part 1 of a 6 part video series explaining how i installed a metal roof on my house. Measure the roof area. Use your neoprene washer head screws to secure the metal to the sheathing.

Space the screws about 12 in 30 cm apart. I installed all the metal roof by my self and managed to not die in the process. For exposed fasteners avoid over tightening the fastener. This lean to will work well to keep th.

You will need to order enough metal material to cover the entire roof and this process. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it. From this existing post measure 3 feet distance in the same line dig a hole and drive the second post in. Remove the old roof.

Drive the post in and fill the hole with concrete to set it in place. 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.