How Do You Replace A Shingle Roof With A Metal Roof?
Metal roofing has been used for over a century, but has recently grown to be among the most commonly used roofing materials. Its popularity is due to its durability, array of different styles and relatively low cost compared to other roofing materials. Among the benefits, metal roofing is also much faster and easier to install, making it an optimal replacement for just about any roofing type, including shingles. The installation can be successfully completed by almost anyone with the proper tools and instructions. Pull the existing shingles from the roof and discard them. You can pry off both the shingles and their roofing nails (or tacks) using the flat pry bar. If upon removal, significant damage is found to the existing roof structure, repairs should be done as necessary (patching existing tar paper, wood sheathing, etc.). Lay a metal roofing panel in a bottom corner of the roof surface and fasten it per the metal panel instructions; metal roofing materials are available in several
