How To Put Steel On A Gambrel Roof

Learn how to install gable and rake trim on a metal roof.

How to put steel on a gambrel roof.

Nail the flashing in place with 1 1 2 inch roofing nails. In this video i cover measuring the roof figuring the metal th. If you have to cut the metal to the correct length then put the cut edges under the flashing and leave the factory edges at the bottoms where they will be exposed. Use your neoprene washer head screws to secure the metal to the sheathing.

Installing flashing at areas where there is an interruption to the solid line of the pane such as a vent pipe roof edge chimney or wall is critical to avoid water leaking in at these junctions and water seeping into the roofing panels which can cause water damage and rotting of the roofing materials and wood. Take care the first piece is aligned precisely perpendicular square to the edge. Install the cut row of panels overlapping the flashing. If you plan on building and installing your own gambrel roof you ll have to draw out plans first to determine the proper dimensions.

Place corner pieces where panels will meet bends at the edge of the roofing. Take your first sheet of metal and place it on the roof so that it overhangs the edge at least 3 4 in 1 9 cm. A gambrel roof is a popular roof style on many contemporary barns and sheds. Use 1 1 4 inch nails to cover the outline of the roof with strips of metal eave flashing also called edging.

Apply a row of 8 inch wide metal flashing over the break in the gambrel 4 inches above and 4 inches below. 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. Step by step instructions for installation of gable and rake trim on an exposed fastener panel. Ask your supplier how to use them.

Gambrel roofs are symmetrical with two slopes on each side of the roof. This washer will seal the screw against the metal. Then put the flashing on at the top and on the sides where the 2 roof slopes meet for a barn style gambrel roof. This is part 1 of a 6 part video series explaining how i installed a metal roof on my house.

A gambrel roof is very common on barn roofs and barn style homes. Cars trucks and detours 50 618 views. Install an end strip of rubber butyl at the top edge of this row fitting it snugly into the profile of the metal.