Installing Metal Roof Low Pitch

While that type of roofing may not be as long lived as metal it should still last more than two decades if properly installed over a well insulated roof.

Installing metal roof low pitch.

Work up from the initial row starting at the lower corner in a diagonal pattern staggering the shingles to prevent gaps. Next use 1 inch nails to secure some metal edging to the perimeter of the roof. I recently got an email from a reader asking if i know of any local roofers who would install a metal roof on their low pitched roof. Low slope metal roofs have simple geometries and are easier and less expensive to install that medium to steep slope roofs.

Roll out and cut roll roofing to cover the length of the roof. Metal roofing is also available in the form of shingles. Some metal roofing used on low slope applications requires machine seaming during installation to ensure a watertight seal. Lay the starter row of metal shingles at the drip edge and affix to the roof with metal roofing nails.

In episode 2 of the standing s. Low slope roofs are not totally flat their roof slope generally ranges from 1 4 12 to 3 12. Before you install metal roofing repair any damage to the wood under the shingles. Structural metal panel roof systems can be used for low slope roofs because of their hydrostatic or water barrier characteristics.

Most structural metal panel roof systems are designed to resist the passage of water at laps and other. What considerations need to be factored into metal roof design when it comes to roof slope. But the taller profiles like standing seam and pbr shown below can be installed on roofs with as low as 1 4 or 1 2 in 12 pitch. Their fasteners are either concealed or screwed at the top of a ridge which makes them less likely to leak.

It is important to note structural metal panel roof systems can be used for steep slope roof assemblies too. Now we re going to look at something that does happen quite often. Learn more about the installation of pitch transition trim by watching the short video or reading the transcript below. Low slope metal roofs require less material which reduces the overall load on the building s structure.

Place the top edge of the roofing along the chalk line. You ll have a steeper part of your roof turning into a lower slope so there s a steeper pitch up top and a lower pitch on the bottom.