Metal Hip Roof Installation

Work up from the initial row starting at the lower corner in a diagonal pattern staggering the shingles to prevent gaps.

Metal hip roof installation.

Make sure you use tin snips not a saw. Our host david mackey discusses techniques used in installing hip panels using the sl 16 standing seam roofing system from american building components. Metal roofing is easy man. Make sure that the screws are all aligned evenly as you will be able to see them from the ground if they are.

All you have to do is install the sections interlocking each one and screwing it down with sealed screw then your done. We re going to install it using z trim and you have the option of using either pop rivets for a hidden fastener application or you can use stitch screws. For exposed fasteners avoid over tightening the fastener. Seal all vertical seams.

Here at 1st coast metal roofing supply we value our customer service and product quali. Most metal shingles will be attached to the roof using metal shingle. You are essentially sealing off the metal roof with this flashing and you need to make sure that is securely fastened. Lay the starter row of metal shingles at the drip edge and affix to the roof with metal roofing nails.

The eave flashing or edging is just the steel metal strips used to cover the entire perimeter of the roof. Space the screws about 12 in 30 cm apart. Hip installation subscribe to our page for more metal roofing videos. We use our scale model roof deck to demonstrate tips and tricks on how to install the sheffield metals hip detail.

Learn more about the installation of hip caps by watching the short video or reading the transcript below. Now that we ve installed panel on both sides of the hip we can install the hip cap. Shingles are a pain in the and i do construction for a living hauling hundred pound shingle stacks up a ladder is no fun neither is nailing ever single shingle in place.