Steel Roofing Procedures

Great care must be taken to use the proper flashings and screws to insure a perfect long lasting leak proof roof.

Steel roofing procedures. You will also need a large garbage can a jigsaw or power metal shear a staple gun a drill and assorted drill bits 1 inch roofing nails metal roofing screws and self drilling self sealing wood screws. One of the strongest features of corrugated metal is its durability. Drip edge installation after wood decking is prepared we install drip edge at all edges of the roof drip edge is a piece of metal bend at 90 degrees to prevent rain from getting underneath roofing material on all edges. Once repairs have been made to the underlying plywood and the roofing felt is replaced secured and dry we go through the process of installing your chosen roofing shingles.

Pick metal roofing for greater durability. Modern galvanized steel or aluminum is resistant to rust and can easily last up to 100 years. After the shingle installation process if complete we go back and paint all of your roofing vents and pipes to match the color of your new shingles. You will most likely have to order the roofing metal in the amount and color specific to your house.

In many cases it makes sense to remove an old or dilapidated roof and install a metal roof that is better able to withstand the elements. The good news is that there are many different solutions in terms of installing metal roofing panels including tin aluminum and steel.