How To Finish Metal Roof Edge

By placing it slightly behind the lines we make sure that it doesn t stick out from beyond the end wall flashing.

How to finish metal roof edge.

Clean up all remaining metal nails and screws and enjoy your new roof. Step 3 install drip edge. Fasten the z trim. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it.

Finish the shingles up to the top edge of the lean to as described in steps 1 5 above. Also called drip edge flashing or d metal they serve a vital function by directing water away from the fascia and into the gutter. Drip edges are metal sheets usually shaped like an l installed at the edge of the roof. If the siding is vinyl use a siding removal tool to pop out the bottom edge.

Step 4 install the metal roofing panels. Without a drip edge water may end up beneath the shingles and may cause damage to various parts of the home. 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. I m going to place the z trim so that the leading edge is just about a quarter or a half an inch behind the marks that i made.

Craig hardin of hardin exteriors shows how to notch metal roofing panels at the eaves edge quickly and effectively. Tools used in the video. If you have a roof nailer this will make securing the underlayment faster and easier. By the end of step 7 every square inch of the roof should be covered in metal the entire perimeter protected with edge flashing and all the roof joints protected with flashing.

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. Here s how to use flashing along the top edge of a lean to shed when finishing the top row of shingles. 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. 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.