How To Put Tin On A Round Roof

Then nail the metal edging by using a hammer and roofing nails.

How to put tin on a round roof.

Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel. This will require a structural metal roof to withstand the. This helps in setting up the lap of the panels. 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.

In this video i cover installing a roof boot for a vent pipe in a metal roof. Step 2 apply a generous bead of roofing sealant around the base of the pipe with the caulking gun. Trace the outline of the base of the rubber boot onto the metal roof with a pencil. Structurally your options include putting the roof panels just over a framing system.

Install slat boards to the roof so that you can easily attach the new tin. Use the lower edge of the roof as a guide and install nailers end to end across the roof with the lower edge two inches from the edge of the roof. Follow manufacturer s instructions for the sealant application. Secure the slats with 3 inch metal to wood screws.

If you segment the roof into a bunch of pie shapes though you can use other panels as well. The metal i m using is called crinkle black i purchased all my materials at h. Lay the panels on the ground the way you want them to be on the roof. Lay the slats at 2 foot intervals length wise as you work from the roof s bottom and upward.

Remove the rubber boot. Drive a pair of 8d nails through the wood.