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Submitted by: John Schofield

Houses with metal roofing system are protected by among the most durable systems used in many houses in the world. This kind of system uses metal that is placed together to make a thicker piece of metal, which is placed on the roof and secured with nails. If you want more convenience in installing a new roofing system to your home, using thicker pieces of metals would be a good idea.

Characteristics of Metal Roofing

The first roofing system of this kind was made out of corrugated galvanised steel. This evolved into the use of corrugated steel and other metals all mixed together to get a better texture and the quality that you want in any roof. Metals are still used in other countries for their roofs, such as in the United States. However, there are also newer roof systems, which are preferred by other homeowners. The more modern metal roofing system is developed to be more stylish, durable, coloured and easy to install. This is preferred by an increasing number of people due to being portable, lightweight and quite affordable. Another great benefit that any homeowner should get to appreciate about metallic roofing is that it can last for a lifetime or for as long as the life span of the house. The roof is really a significant part of the house because it can give the structure complete weather protection. Since the roof is metallic, it does not easily cause fire even if it gets hits by lightning because it is a non-combustible material in the first place.

If you want to have your own metal roofing, you can do it on your own without much assistance from a roofer or any professional. In terms of the materials used for the roof, you can choose from the most corrugated sheet metal roofing, aluminium and silicon coated steel, blend of zinc, stone-coated steel, stainless steel, metal tile sheets, inverted box rib, and copper sheets. Metal roofing is less costly when it comes to its installation cost, as compared to other roofing systems. This is why it is among the most common roofing systems used by homeowners.

Things

In installing metal roofing, you have to prepare all the things that you need for the process. This is necessary if you do not want to delay the job of finishing your roof. You will need the following things:

Drill

Ladder

Roofing nails

Tape measure

Chalk line

Metal roof screws

Wood screws

Hammer

Metal snips

Tool belt

Instructions

Here are the things that you need to do to install your roofing system made of metals:

1. Measure the height of the roof first and give some allowance to equalise it. Get its length too so you will know how much material you should buy.

2. Choose between the R-panel and the V-crimp roofing styles. The R-panel roof is made of panel sheet that has high ridges, while the crimp-roof is simpler without the use of any lap screws.

3. Take out all the old shingles. Install a roof felt or tar paper for the base.

4. Start with installing the edging, which should be around the roof perimeter. Then lay the sheets, with the first section laid vertically around the roof. Mark the area with a chalk line. Cover the marked areas with a metal panel in every two feet.

5. Put the first sheet on overlap with the second sheet depending on the style that you have chosen. Do this for the rest of the sheets. Use the metal snips for cutting the last sheet and screw it into place.

6. Do the finishing touches by covering the edges and the peak.

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