Installing Metal Roofing Over Shingles Video

This is part 1 of a 6 part video series explaining how i installed a metal roof on my house.

Installing metal roofing over shingles video.

This is what it looks like when you install a steel shingle roof system over an existing asphalt shingle roof. Installing steel roofing over existing roofing materials is fairly simple. This is by far the most common way to install a metal roof. Consult the guide for your shingle brand to determine the specific method of installation required to preserve the warranty.

Most metal shingles will be attached to the roof using metal shingle clips but metal roofing shingle installation can be system specific. We re going to break them down so you know what to look out for. In this video i cover measuring the roof figuring the metal th. If you choose to install metal roofing over shingles there are certain things you must keep in mind.

3 install 1x4 purlins down over the shingles before installing the metal roof the third way to install a metal roof over shingles is by applying 1x4 purlins over the shingle roof. Venting the eaves to vent the roof holes are cut in the old roof above the soffit which pulls air through the soffit vents underneath. As long as the plywood under the shingle roof is in good condition this way can provide many benefits. Make sure roof is square.

But first here are a few precautions about the underlying material.