You ll want to order metal panels that are an appropriate color and look to complement your.
Putting a metal roof on a porch.
You can either remove the eave or just keep it.
Step 6 make a 10 degree bend on the shingle edge of the flashing approximately 1 2 inch from the edge.
Space the screws about 12 in 30 cm apart down the entire piece of metal.
Let the epoxy set leaving it overnight will assure that it is rock solid and then add the anchor bolt anchor washer and nut and tighten.
Work up from the initial row starting at the lower corner in a diagonal pattern staggering the shingles to prevent gaps.
Use your neoprene washer head screws to secure the metal to the sheathing.
Blow out the dust fill the hole with epoxy and insert the rod to the required depth.
For example assume the porch measures 12 feet wide and 8 feet deep from the outside edge of the railing to the wall.
The other ends of the rafters should be sitting in metal hangers which are screwed into a 2x6 that takes the place of fascia.
Measure the sightline clearance height from the roof to the house not the other way around.
Using lag bolts and a screwdriver fasten the base of the posts to the ground.
Take your first sheet of metal and place it on the roof so that it overhangs the edge at least 3 4 in 1 9 cm.
The roof will have the measurement of 144 by 96 by 96 inch.
Measure the roof area.
The rafters sit on top of the beams which by code each one should be held down by hurricane straps.
For a roof over a porch of dimensions other than 12 feet by 8 feet you ll need to adjust your measurements accordingly.
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Take care the first piece is aligned precisely perpendicular square to the edge.
Use the metal break tool to bend the flashing lengthwise in the middle according to the angle of the roof joint.
This is part 1 of a 6 part video series explaining how i installed a metal roof on my house.
Measure the size of the beam that you are going to use.
You will want to cover the entire roof with the underlayment.
You will need to order enough metal material to cover the entire roof and this process.
Lay the starter row of metal shingles at the drip edge and affix to the roof with metal roofing nails.
Your metal porch roof will last over 50 years or more so having the best roof underlayment is a wise investment.
Check local building code to see if you can attach a patio roof directly to your deck.
After the roof is covered with plywood it needs to be covered with tar paper or membrane.
If you live in snow and ice country you need to take it one step further by laying down a row width of ice and water barrier along the eaves and valleys.
Most metal shingles will be attached to the roof using metal shingle.
Building on an existing deck.
In this video i cover measuring the roof figuring the metal th.
Measure the porch to find the best length and width for a tin porch roof.
