How To Finish Metal Roof Edge

Position a piece of 2 by 2 inch metal roof edge at the lower edge of the roof with the beveled side against the outer surface of the fascia and the flat side atop the felt underlay.

How to finish metal roof edge.

Still up on the roof your next step is to make sure that all the edges are smooth and finished and that all panels are fully secured to the roof. If you have a roof nailer this will make securing the underlayment faster and easier. By placing it slightly behind the lines we make sure that it doesn t stick out from beyond the end wall flashing. Fasten the z trim.

Tools used in the video. Make sure that you ve completely covered the entire roof with the metal that all edges are smooth and finished and that there are no loose pieces. Here s how to use flashing along the top edge of a lean to shed when finishing the top row of shingles. Step 3 install drip edge.

Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it. Step 4 install the metal roofing panels. Also called drip edge flashing or d metal they serve a vital function by directing water away from the fascia and into the gutter. Now that we have the z trim in place the next thing to do is fasten it to the roof deck.

Finish the shingles up to the top edge of the lean to as described in steps 1 5 above. Once the underlayment has been nailed into place onto the plywood sheets install a drip edge to the to catch water and remove it from the roof. Align the first metal roofing panel so that it overlaps the edging by 1 2 to 3 4 of an inch and is square to the roof line. Drip edges are metal sheets usually shaped like an l installed at the edge of the roof.

Craig hardin of hardin exteriors shows how to notch metal roofing panels at the eaves edge quickly and effectively. If the siding is vinyl use a siding removal tool to pop out the bottom edge. Remove sections of siding immediately adjacent to the top edge of the roof. Without a drip edge water may end up beneath the shingles and may cause damage to various parts of the home.