Removing T Lock Installing Steel Roof

Remove any nails sticking out and reposition any metal gutters so that water flows properly off the roof.

Removing t lock installing steel roof.

The installation of metal roofing is often easier and faster than other roof types and because of its simple design and generally large size can actually be installed directly on top of existing roofing materials like asphalt shingles and foam roofing. This is what it looks like when you install a steel shingle roof system over an existing asphalt shingle roof. In a standing seam roof long single panels run vertically all the way from the eave to the ridge. For exposed fasteners avoid over tightening the fastener.

Venting the eaves to vent the roof holes are cut in the old roof above the soffit which pulls air through the soffit vents underneath. Steel roofing can be costly but it is a lifetime investment. A benefit to doing it this way is that you can see if there is any rotten plywood that needs to be replaced before installing the new roof. Removing or initially installing the lock cylinder can be a head scratcher if you don t know what you re doing but a few simple instructions and the included master key will make the whole process a snap.

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. First focus on removing the oldest shingles that are sticking out as well as any flashing or vents. Noise is usually not a factor if you are installing a steel roof over asphalt. Galvanized steel which is created by using a soft layer of zinc to protect the inner layers is the most common type of steel roofing.

This is part 6 of a 6 part video series explaining how i installed a metal roof on my house. Then remove the rest of the roof including all the shingles. So to remove a thule roof rack for example you ll need to remove the lock by removing the cylinder. In this part i cover installing vented foam closures and the rid.

1 remove the shingles before installing the metal roof the first way to install a metal roof over shingles is by completely removing the old shingles before installing the new metal roof. Metal roofing is a commonly used material for several reasons ranging from low cost to durability.