Work at a comfortable steady pace trying not to rip up or carry off too much old roofing at once.
How to remove metal roof panels.
The edges are typically held down with trim pieces that are fastened to the edges of the roof beforehand.
Although you can install corrugated metal roofing over shingles for the best foundation it is recommended that all the old roofing be removed.
To clean a metal roof wait for a dry overcast day and make sure you have a partner to help you for safety reasons.
When you re ready to get started spray your roof using a garden hose with a spray nozzle attachment starting at the top of the roof and blasting downward so the dirty water runs off the sides.
Metal roofing is installed in overlapping sheets.
To remove a metal roof simply reverse engineer the installation process.
In many cases it makes sense to remove an old or dilapidated roof and install a metal roof that is better able to withstand the elements.
The panels and trim are held in place by self tapping sheet metal screws installed with a drill driver.
Align the first metal roofing panel so that it overlaps the edging by 1 2 to 3 4 of an inch and is square to the roof line.
The good news is that there are many different solutions in terms of installing metal roofing panels including tin aluminum and steel.