Hard Metal Roofing

Metal roofing is also available in the form of shingles.

Hard metal roofing.

Tuftex seacoaster 2 2 ft x 8 ft corrugated clear pvc plastic roof panel. Lay the starter row of metal shingles at the drip edge and affix to the roof with metal roofing nails. Benefits of hard metal roofs. Metal roofing types metal is light energy efficient and durable.

Install your own metal roofing to increase efficiency and add style to your home while saving money. As well homeowners can choose from an array of colors textures and styles. Install the drip edge. Most metal roofing is made from steel which is heavier and sturdier than aluminum though some metal roofing material is called steel roofing it may be made from any of several materials including alloys.

It comes in a variety of formats and designs including shingles standing seam wooden shake and tile. Hard metal roofing we have been supplying and fitting hard metals for well over a decade now and have seen their popularity really take off in recent years. This type of roofing is available in an array of colors textures and styles which can suit anyone s aesthetic preferences. This cutaway drawing shows the steps involved in roofing a house.

The good news is that there are many different solutions in terms of installing metal roofing panels including tin aluminum and steel. Item 749971 model 1214a. Two common gauges of steel roofing are g 60 and thinner gauge g 90. In a standing seam roof long single panels run vertically all the way from the eave to the ridge.

We can design supply and fit zinc copper stainless steel. This makes it a versatile and appealing product. If you want to install steel over asphalt your best choice for installing metal roofing is to use a steel shingle system like the one shown instead of the more common and more expensive standing seam steel. Work up from the initial row starting at the lower corner in a diagonal pattern staggering the shingles to prevent gaps.

Metal drip edge isn t usually required check with a local building official but it gives roof edges a nice finished look prevents shingles from curling over the edge and keeps water from running directly down your fascia boards.