How To Install Steel Roofing

Noise is usually not a factor if you are installing a steel roof over asphalt.

How to install steel roofing. In many cases it makes sense to remove an old or dilapidated roof and install a metal roof that is better able to withstand the elements. If you want to install steel over asphalt your best choice for installing metal roofing is to use a steel shingle system like the one shown instead of the more common and more expensive standing seam steel. Next use 1 inch nails to secure some metal edging to the perimeter of the roof. Steel roofing can be costly but it is a lifetime investment.

The good news is that there are many different solutions in terms of installing metal roofing panels including tin aluminum and steel. Galvanized steel which is created by using a soft layer of zinc to protect the inner layers is the most common type of steel roofing. Before you install metal roofing repair any damage to the wood under the shingles. Gently tap the shingle with a hammer to make sure it s secure then nail the shingle into place.

If you need to install a steel roof hook the bottom of the first shingle into the bottom of the roof above the underlayment.