How To Build A Steel Roof

The purpose of the truss is to support the weight of the roof and keep the walls steady.

How to build a steel roof.

This is not a complete install only basic install on a bungalow i. You will most likely have to order the roofing metal in the amount and color specific to your house. Diy metal roofing installations will require the following materials. Steel panels rectangles or squares staple gun.

A steel roof truss like a wooden one is triangular in shape. Noise is usually not a factor if you are installing a steel roof over asphalt. 1 inch roofing nails. Steel roofing can be costly but it is a lifetime investment.

You may also find steel roof trusses in larger buildings or commercial projects. You will also need a large garbage can a jigsaw or power metal shear a staple gun a drill and assorted drill bits 1 inch roofing nails metal roofing screws and self drilling self sealing wood screws. A steel roof truss is used to replace a typical roof truss which is made from wood. Ladder or scaffolding tall enough to reach the roof jigsaw or power metal shears.

In this video i m installing some metal roofing over an existing ash fault shingled roof.