Always begin working at the point with the longest peak to eave distance.
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After selecting an area to install from inside the building square the template between the roof rafters and outline with a marker.
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Take care the first piece is aligned precisely perpendicular square to the edge.
There are a number of easy to install roof boot s available at your local home improvement store.
Most metal shingles will be attached to the roof using metal shingle.
Next use a reciprocating saw with a rough in blade to cut the out the marked template.
Take your first sheet of metal and place it on the roof so that it overhangs the edge at least 3 4 in 1 9 cm.
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Work up from the initial row starting at the lower corner in a diagonal pattern staggering the shingles to prevent gaps.
Lay the starter row of metal shingles at the drip edge and affix to the roof with metal roofing nails.
Using a sawzall cut any roofing nails in the area of the lower mounting plate flush with the sheathing.
This doesn t mean that you can t add a roof boot to your metal roof it just means that you have to use a different type of device.
