Among homeowners these days metal
roofing is one of the most preferred options for roofs. Metal
roofing system as the name suggests is made of metal like iron,
aluminum, copper and steel. It is considered to be among the sturdiest,
strongest and most durable roofing systems out there. Metal roofs do provide a
lot of security and safety to its owners and is also very long lasting. It is
expected to last for 50-60 years on average with low maintenance, which one of
its unique selling points. Besides having the above attractive qualities, the
roofs are also very good in the looks department with availability in varied
colors and designs.
If you are among those considering
a change of your roof in favor of a metal roofing than you can save a lot of
money by doing it yourself without professional help with some knowledge of the
basics of tool-handling and paying attention details. Okay to get started with
installing your metal roof, first off, get rid of the old roof make sure to
remove everything including the nails, make use of a pitchfork or shovel then
clear out the whole area with a broomstick. Next step is to roll out the roof
felt over the entire surface and make sure that each sheet overlap the other by
a few inches and also leave about 3 inches hanging over the edge.
In the next step draw chalk lines
over the felt going from the crown of the roof to the gutter at two feet
intervals from one another. This step is the most crucial, now it’s time to
attach the sheets, cut the length of the metal
roofing from the crown to the edge of the roof. Now lay down the
sheet on the wood frame and screw every two feet, repeat this procedure on
either side of the roof. In the penultimate step, apply a rubber strip on the
place where one sheet overlaps the other to plug the gap. And lastly, install the
metal edging along the roof’s perimeter and fasten the metal cap on the crown
of the roof.
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