Metal Roof Installation Shed

Florida building code allows a minimum pitch of 2 12 for grand rib 3 panels as long as lap screws and sealant are applied to the laps to prevent water from siphoning over the ribs see fig.

Metal roof installation shed.

Since metal reflects the sun and its heat rather than absorb it a metal roof will keep the interior of your shed cooler in the summertime. These materials are several times more expensive than steel require different installation techniques. Either way a metal roof can add years to a shed because it is impervious to bugs and animals and it weathers well in every climate. You can install a metal roof on any shed roof fairly easily except a barn style gambrel roof with overhang.

A metal roof is lightweight and is specially designed to accommodate the load of snow and ice. But it can still be done as demonstrated in these photos. While a metal roof can be a noisy addition to a home it can be the perfect solution for a shed in need of repair. This video shows how i installed a metal panelled roof.

How to install a metal roof on a shed. My workshop shed is under a large tree constantly being attacked by falling cones and bird droppings. The most common metal shed roofing material is thin steel sheet that is galvanised profiled and painted. Installation of panels roof pitch this style of metal roofing panels requires a certain degree of pitch to ensure proper water drainage.

Other metals are used in roofing such as zinc copper and lead which i m only going to mention these in passing. This is because the overhang has a negative angle and needs careful flashing to prevent that joint from leaking. Lay the new metal roof right on top of an old roof or remove the old one first.