How To Put On Metal Roof Trim

The cutting of the z trim is straight forward.

How to put on metal roof trim.

Here are some overall installation steps using fasteners. You can see my pencil marks where i ve had it up on the roof and i ve made the measures to fit in between the panel and the gable trim. Lap screws should be placed 12 on center hitting the. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it.

I m going to mark the z trim cut it and install it so that we can install the end wall trim using stitch screws. Insert a magnetic 1 4 inch driver bit into a power drill. Fasten gable trim with x inch metal to metal lap screws. 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.

Here is a short video showing how. Butyl sealant tape should be placed parallel to the gable on the high seam of the roofing panel. Ridge caps should be installed so that all end laps are away from the prevailing wind. Align the center bend of the ridge cap directly over the center line of the roof ridge.

Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel.