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Metal Roofing (Part-II)
Metal siding, corrugated metal roofing, standing seam metal roofing
In our previous article Metal Roofing Part-I we discussed
about advantages of metal roofing. Now we will discuss some issues related
with the installation of metal roof. First of all, assess your self and
check whether you are able to do the installation or you need the services
of a professional. A professional can do the job in a better way and complete
the work in less time. You will have to pay for his services. On the other
hand, if you want to save money and want to do it your self, you will
have to spend some extra time. Here is a list of the tools that you require
for metal roofing:
Stepladder with extension
Good quality measuring tape
A box of chalks, preferably colored
An electric drill machine
Set of Iron bits and wooden bits
Hammer, preferably heavy-duty
Large scissors for metal sheet cutting
Wearable cloth bag for nails and screws
Screws and nails of appropriate size and quantity
You may get all this material and tools from the hardware shop in your
area.
Installation Instructions
Take out the measuring tape and measure the height of your roof. Add projection
height approximately 3 or 4 inches in it. Measure length and height on
either side. You can guess the amount of metal edging easily now. You
can use slope factor method or roof top method for measuring your roof.
Do not forget to include 3-6 inches more for sufficient airflow between
the layers.
For residential buildings two types of metal roofing are suitable.
R-panel metal roofing
V-crimp roofing
V-crimp roofing is simple to install. Lap screws are not required in this
type of roofing.
You must remove the old shingles with roofing shovel from the roof before
starting the installation of the new metal roof. You may also have to
use pitchfork for tearing the merged shingles. Spread roofing felt or
tarpaper for making a base for the new roof. Slat board may also be used
as a base if there is only one layer of shingles. Slat boards are 1by
4 inches in size and are often made of pine wood. These can be fixed lengthwise
over the old roofing by using 3 screws.
Now the base for metal roofing is ready. Install the metal edging around
the whole roofs perimeter using nails of appropriate size. You should
call somebody for your help if the sheets are lengthier. The metal roofing
sheets less than 12 feet can easily be carried on to the roof by leaning
them against the side of walls and pulling up.
You must be much careful while installing metal roofs on the too steep
buildings or on the difficult to walk roofs as it can be very dangerous
to handle heavy metal roofing sheets there.
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