Putting A Metal Roof On A Porch

Use the metal break tool to bend the flashing lengthwise in the middle according to the angle of the roof joint.

Putting a metal roof on a porch.

The roof will have the measurement of 144 by 96 by 96 inch. Measure the sightline clearance height from the roof to the house not the other way around. Check local building code to see if you can attach a patio roof directly to your deck. Use your neoprene washer head screws to secure the metal to the sheathing.

Lay the starter row of metal shingles at the drip edge and affix to the roof with metal roofing nails. For example assume the porch measures 12 feet wide and 8 feet deep from the outside edge of the railing to the wall. Step 6 make a 10 degree bend on the shingle edge of the flashing approximately 1 2 inch from the edge. Measure the roof area.

Most metal shingles will be attached to the roof using metal shingle. Blow out the dust fill the hole with epoxy and insert the rod to the required depth. Using lag bolts and a screwdriver fasten the base of the posts to the ground. You can either remove the eave or just keep it.

In this video i cover measuring the roof figuring the metal th. The rafters sit on top of the beams which by code each one should be held down by hurricane straps. You ll want to order metal panels that are an appropriate color and look to complement your. Remove the old roof.

Building on an existing deck. Measure the size of the beam that you are going to use. Space the screws about 12 in 30 cm apart down the entire piece of metal. Measure the porch to find the best length and width for a tin porch roof.

Your metal porch roof will last over 50 years or more so having the best roof underlayment is a wise investment. Take care the first piece is aligned precisely perpendicular square to the edge. 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. After the roof is covered with plywood it needs to be covered with tar paper or membrane.

For a roof over a porch of dimensions other than 12 feet by 8 feet you ll need to adjust your measurements accordingly. 4 inches should go up the house wall and 4 inches should go on top of the porch roof shingles. You will need to order enough metal material to cover the entire roof and this process. The other ends of the rafters should be sitting in metal hangers which are screwed into a 2x6 that takes the place of fascia.

Most flashing is 8 inches wide. 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. This is part 1 of a 6 part video series explaining how i installed a metal roof on my house. You will want to cover the entire roof with the underlayment.