How To Re Roof With Corrugated Iron

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How to re roof with corrugated iron.

Start from the top of the roof and remove the old shingles along with the flashing underlayment and vents. Got a hunch your corrugated iron roof may have reached its use by date. Fit the first sheet. Use only specialty nails or screws suited for corrugated roof as they should be more water tight and weather proof.

Secure adjoining sheets as well. Hammer down any large nails that are exposed by the removal. Here i show you how easy it is to re roof a shed with onduline roofing. Continue across the roof until it is completely covered lapping over the previous panel by at least 2 5 inches 6 4 cm minimum.

Install a layer of roofing insulation as recommended by the roofing manufacturer. When i built my garden shed in 1987 i used onduline corrugated roofing following the. Continue onto the next rows. Even if there s older tar paper.

In most cases by the time an iron roof is exhibiting signs of deterioration that are visible from the ground the damage is wide spread and irreparable. Drive them on the ridge of the corrugated roof instead on the lower curve to make them even more watertight. How to install corrugated metal roofing. Inspect the underlying roof sheathing for damage and make any needed repairs.

Lay the remainder of the row. You will need around 20 nails or screws for one sheet. As long as the wood on your roof is in good condition you can go ahead and put tar paper down. Pre drill the holes and use 10 by 2 in 25 4 by 5 1 cm screws with polycarbonate washers.