You can also nail a chalk line straight every 2 feet to use as a guide.
Can you install a metal roof on a flat roof.
Take a metal sheet and use inch metal wood screws to affix the roofing onto the wood slats.
Step 4 laying the sheets.
Use metal 1 inch roofing nails to install the metal edging that goes around the perimeter of the roof.
Although you can install corrugated metal roofing over shingles for the best foundation it is recommended that all the old roofing be removed.
Work at a comfortable steady pace trying not to rip up or carry off too much old roofing at once.
Step 3 install the metal edging.
Best of all the choices of materials today enable homeowners to choose metal panels that completely match the look and style of their home.
Flat metal roofs can last for almost 35 years in ideal conditions.
Metal specifically aluminum is known for its durability.
Metal is one of the most popular materials used for flat roof replacement.
Plus it has the added advantage of reflecting heat from the sun which keeps energy costs down.
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.
A typical metal roof installation can last anywhere from 30 to 50 years so you will have made an important investment in the value of your home.