Installing Metal Roof Over Sheathing

Repair any rotted sections of plywood before installing the metal panels.

Installing metal roof over sheathing.

In this video i cover measuring the roof figuring the metal th. Space the screws about 12 in 30 cm apart. 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. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel. Use your neoprene washer head screws to secure the metal to the sheathing. The asphalt in the felt paper is waterproof and does a great job of protecting the.

You will use metal roofing screws to secure the metal panels to the sheathing. Most metal roof companies recommend installing felt paper on roof sheathing before you install the metal roofing. 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. For exposed fasteners avoid over tightening the fastener.

Make sure that the screws are all aligned evenly as you will be able to see them from the ground if they are. Remove all unused vents pipes and protrusions. This is part 1 of a 6 part video series explaining how i installed a metal roof on my house. Sweep the plywood clean of all dirt and debris with a push broom.

I d not install plastic on the sheathing because it s a vapor barrier. The asphalt in the felt paper is waterproof and does a great job of protecting the untreated wood roof sheathing. Place the first screw. Most metal roof companies recommend installing felt paper on roof sheathing before you install the metal roofing.