How Do You Build A Tin Roof?
Tin roofing was called tin-plate iron back in the 18th century. It was popular in Canada and then became widely used in the United States after it became the favorite of Thomas Jefferson. Later on, when rolling mills were manufacturing lightweight, low-maintenance and low-cost tin plate, tin roofing materials became commonly used. Another favorite aspect of tin roofs was the fancy designs embossed into the shingles, and the different colors tin was painted. Apply 30-lb. roofing felt over the entire roof as a base for your tin roof. Secure the felt to every other rafter by hammering in galvanized 1-inch clout nails. Attach a 3-inch metal edging to the entire roof perimeter by nailing it to the rafter tails with 1 1/4-inch roofing nails. Pull up 12-foot sheets of tin roofing material onto the roof. Attach the sheets with 1/4-inch metal screws to the roofing rafters. Put screws into the first sheet every 2 feet down the center and inside edge. Lay each sheet of tin roofing material overla
