Fitting Corrugated Metal Roof

Divide the square footage of your roof by 18 to give you the number of sheets you ll need.

Fitting corrugated metal roof.

Corrugated metal roofing generally comes in sheets that are 3x6 feet in size 18 square feet. Measure the length of the roof and the breadth of one side. My workshop shed is under a large tree constantly being attacked by falling cones and bird droppings. You can either buy.

One downside is that the metal sheets have a susceptibility to denting both in installation and during hailstorms. A corrugated metal roof is quieter than pvc when it rains. Without getting up on the roof itself you can get the measurements simply by measuring the. Place corner pieces where panels will meet bends at the edge of the roofing.

Use 1 1 4 inch nails to cover the outline of the roof with strips of metal eave flashing also called edging. Metal roofing resists rot is not susceptible to insect damage and is non combustible a boon in fire prone areas. This video shows how i installed a metal panelled roof. Depending on the area of the roof you can use different sized panels.

If there are gutters installed on the eaves the eave flashing should be installed to overhang the lip of the gutter by about 1 2 inch. Buy the metal panels.