Can I Still Change My Roof? You home or cabin probably needs a new roof, and that is probably the reason why you are reading this article. Can I still install a metal roof even if my house is old? If you have basic construction knowledge, have the ability to use basic tools and are able to climb a ladder, I sure don’t see any reason why you can’t install a metal roof. When doing metal roofing installation the first thing that you need to do is choose the material to do the job. These can include the hardware, decking, flashing that is appropriate for your existing roof’s pitch, framing, and metal roof panels. Having a detailed drawing before you go to purchase the materials to do the job will help you know what hardware you need along with the number of roofing panels. If your metal roofing installation is being done over the existing roofing materials you may need to install furring strips or asphalt paper between the two roofs. You should also make sure that you have assembled the correct tools in advance to ensure that you have all the tools that you need to do the job correctly and quicker. Reading and following the manufacturer’s instructions plays a vital role before you do the actual job.
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You have to know whether your existing roof’s drainage is good or not, you can only find the answer if you can determine the pitch of your existing roof decking. The reason is that there are different designs of metal roofing panels and all will have different roof pitch requirements. Once you have the pitch of your roof then you can select from the various designs for that particular pitch. If the pitch of the roof is low, you may have to have additional sealant and hardware to make sure that you have a roof that is watertight. Metal roofing installation can be used with internal or external fasteners but it is easier to use the external fasteners. The type of flashing, trims, and fasteners that will be used depends on the roofing panels you choose.
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There are different tools that you will be needing for metal roofing installation, they are the following; Eye protection, fastening tools, gloves with a good grip, for smaller roofing jobs you may just need a cordless drill that has a fastener attachment but if it is a large roofing job you should have a dedicated impact driver, to cut across the panel ribs you may just need a nibbler attachment for your cordless drill or power saw that is fitted with a carbide blade for metal cutting and for cutting around obstructions you will need small hand-held metal snips that will make both left-or-right hand cuts.