Can You Put Metal Roof On Flat Roof

Cut the gutters to fit using metal snips.

Can you put metal roof on flat roof.

A metal roof can actually last up to 100 years. Consult the guide for your shingle brand to determine the specific method of installation required to preserve the warranty. This eliminates the cost of ripping or tearing off existing material. Secure the gutters using a hammer and 1 2 inch roofing nails.

Most codes now allow no more than two layers of roofing before requiring a complete tear off. So if your roof has two layers it may require a complete tear off even though steel is lighter than asphalt. Continue reading below our video of the day. Flat metal roofs can last for almost 35 years in ideal conditions.

Metal roofing typically comes in large sheets but you can order smaller sizes to fit around unique features or irregular extensions of your roof for example small patios or covered stairwells. Low slope metal roofs require less material which reduces the overall load on the building s structure. But the taller profiles like standing seam and pbr shown below can be installed on roofs with as low as 1 4 or 1 2 in 12 pitch. Low slope metal roofs have simple geometries and are easier and less expensive to install that medium to steep slope roofs.

Low slope roofs are not totally flat their roof slope generally ranges from 1 4 12 to 3 12. Because of the shallow height of the undulating ridges of the 5v and corrugated profiles and the use of exposed metal fasteners to screw the metal to the roof deck they are limited to a slope that will shed rain quickly. Install gutters in valleys as needed. Plus it has the added advantage of reflecting heat from the sun which keeps energy costs down.

Metal specifically aluminum is known for its durability. Use metal snips to cut flashing material. Most metal shingles will be attached to the roof using metal shingle clips but metal roofing shingle installation can be system specific. A metal roof can be installed right on top of your existing roof most of the time.