When it comes to protecting your home, business, or any other structure from the weather is nothing you would want to skimp on.
When it's time to fix a new roof on your home or commercial structure, you may quickly realize that the conventional shingles won't do. You will most definitely want your structure to stand out from the rest. To this end, installing metal roofing becomes the only alternative.
Metal roofing is becoming a more popular and most recommended roofing type of choice for most homes in New York. Its benefits are too numerous to be ignored. From its unrivaled strength and durability to its unbridled appeal and eye-catching looks. You'd be amazed to see how your home will look like once you're done installing a metal roof.
Some of the benefits of metal roofing include;
To successfully conduct a metal roofing on your home, you will need to keep these tools handy.
Before we get to the basic steps for installing a metal roofing, we will have to first deal with one basic rule for everyone that wants to install a metal roof. As brilliant as the idea of doing the task yourself may sound, it will always be in your best interest to call a professional. Metal roofing requires a lot of specialized skill set than any other roofing material. You won't want to put your health on the line just because you want to install your metal roof yourself. And remember, when you fail to install your metal roof properly, you're leaving room for more challenging metal roofing problems.
Now that we are clear with the rule, if you can't afford hiring professionals to get the job done for you, or you just want to go ahead with the installation, here's how to install your metal roof.
The first step to installing a metal roof is to take an accurate measurement of your roof's height, length, and width. Getting the right result will help you determine the right amount of metal roofing material you'll need to order. You first measure the roof's width and length, then add the desired overhang, measuring from the lowest point to the highest point.
You will also have to calculate the slope factor of your roof and use it to determine the area of the section, and then find the square footage by summing up all the area section. To find more on how to measure and calculate your roof, Roofing Calculator has more info that you will need.
While measuring, always remember to measure more than once for the sake of accuracy.
After taking the roof's measurement, take your measurements to a metal roofing supplier near you, and they will help you with the right amount of materials that you'll need. While purchasing your material from the manufacturer or dealer, ask them for a guide on how to install their product.
There are different types, designs, and colors of metal materials available in the market. Always go for the roofing metal that will best complement the general architecture of your home. Also, make your purchase to be in tandem with your budget.
Before we head to the next step, get your work site ready. Organize the tools and equipment that you will need for the work. This will make the general work a lot easier and more straightforward for you.
One of the immense tasks in installing a new metal roofing is getting rid of the old materials. To get rid of the old roof, start from the highest point. Get rid of all the old shingles, flashing, vents, and boots. If there's any protruding nail, get rid of them too. Keep the whole area clean, and if there's any damage to the insulation, ventilation, or the sheathing, you have to fix them before installing a new roof.
The best time to install corrugated metal roofing is during dry or sunny weather. Also, you can install your metal roof over old roofing shingles without you having to get rid of them. However, it will always be best if you remove the shingles.
Before installing anything on your roof, you need to add your insulator layer. Your insulating layer or any other protective layer will help your roof last for a long time. Make sure that the roofing felt is laid in such a way that it will cover the entire roof surface.
After rolling out the roofing felt, you install the edgings. The roof edging or eave flashing is made up of metal strips around the roof's perimeter. Using a one ¼ inch roofing nails, secure the eave flashings to the subroof.
Here is the most exciting part of the journey, installing the metal sheets. Starting from one side of the roof, lay your metal sheets from the crown to the edge of the roof. Screw the metal sheet to the wood of the roof. Repeat the same process for the next sheets till you have your roof entirely covered. Always ensure that the edges overlap by 2 inches.
Use a metal trim to plug the lines or joints where the metal sheets overlap.
Inspect your work. Make sure that you screw down all the metal trims,and there's no loose or poorly covered layer. And then, you have your metal roof.
Knowing how to install a metal roof can be a valuable asset. But should things go wrong, or you wish to consult with experts to set things straight, never hesitate to reach out to us at 68-38 Main Street #2 Flushing, NY 11367 (718) 489-4009 https://www.kingsqueensroofing.com/.
