I don’t want to be that guy that tells you all the things you did wrong, because that’s just isn’t nice and I’ve been on the receiving end of that myself. As a metal roofer, with years of experience, I would like to give you a few friendly suggestions. First of all 1x4’s are recommended to keep the metal off the shingles, so as to prevent it scratching the metal as it’s expands and contracts, and also allows it to breath underneath, and it also gives your screws solid wood to hold on to, if you only screw into plywood or OSB, your screws WILL back out and leak. And in our experience the closures you used will deteriorate and fall out, so I don’t like those, also screwing on the ribs is actually not a more leak proof way of screwing Down metal. I would also recommend doing underlayment, and obviously a shingle Tear-off is always best, but not necessarily required in all places. And just FYI metals from Menards seems to fade more quickly than some other manufacturers, but i understand not everyone has access to higher quality metal roofing materials. The one We like to use has a Valspar weather XL paint with a 40 year warranty. So another reason you shouldn’t cut metal with a grinder or a saw, is also because it heats up the paint and, ( with the metal we used) it voids the warranty. And I’ve personally seen where someone cut their metal with a saw, and put it under the ridge cap, and it still rusted. Not only that, but it also sends little hot shards of metal onto the panel and can also cause rusting where ever the sparks land. I’ve seen this first hand. All that to say, you have the basics down, and I’m sure your roof will last a good while, so good job on that, I hope this is constructive criticism, and not just another guy out here hating on your work, that isn’t going to be productive. And nobody likes to hear that. And I can appreciate the time you’ve put into this as I also make videos on Saw-milling and roofing, on different channels. @plankmiils Keep working hard and don’t stop learning.

@paintasylum8315

7 ай бұрын

How do you recommend cutting metal roofing if not with a saw or cutter?

@user-lb1bd8bc6z

7 ай бұрын

Metal hand snips or electric snips with the current cost per foot of tuff rib metal or any type painted roofing panels it's not a good idea to put panels on your roof voiding your warranty before you install the first screw

@dllion3196

7 ай бұрын

I used a diablo fine tooth carbide blade on a circular saw. It will go through 5 sheets, leaving a smooth cut that does not need deburring to prevent cuts to your hands when handling the sheet. When someone told me this, I did not believe it until I tried it. Minimum heat and minimum sparks.

@kenfarley957

5 ай бұрын

Your tips are helpful.

@redsresearch

5 ай бұрын

1x4 will rot out

You are a great instructor. I can hardly believe that you installed this metal roof all by yourself plus videoing it. Great job.

Constructive criticism: a1) Modern metal roof science - it's no longer recommended to screw into the rib nor lap rib. The screw has greater opportunity to work its way loose based on contraction/expansion of the metal. The screws are placed on the flats as specified, by the manufacture, x distance from the rib. a2) If someone decides to screw into the ribs a special screw called a stitch screw is to be used & not the ones you used to do so. b) Don't pre-drill (even though it is easier). all metal screws are self-starting and designed to create their own penetration. c) Under the ridge cap the metal gets screwed down 'in the flats' to secure the panel itself. Depending on the desired wind-rating/code requirements those screws need to go in in addition to the stitch screws that secure the ridge cap to the metal sheets at the ribs. d) For people watching - never use an impact tool without a clutch to install the screws. You'll get what is called 'oil canning' where small 'dents' can be seen quite easily from the ground & 'oil canning' almost always means the washer seal is too tight. e) the overlap does matter and the warranty will be void if you install them in the wrong order (per the manufacturer) f) using a cut-off wheel will also void the warranty because the paint is more likely to fail at those points. Use a 'nibbler' or make the cuts by hand (and yes the manufacturer can tell what causes paint failures). From the comments it's pretty clear that people found this helpful and are inspired to do their own or go with metal in the future and I think that's great. While it can get expensive to have someone else do metal installs - If one is doing it themselves it's not that much more and it'll last for decades if done properly. 40 years is not an unreasonable expectation.

@johnlee7085

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the constructive comments including justifications.

That's a REALLY GOOD idea to pre-drill the holes, while they're stacked together.

Because of this video I will be able to get my shop dried in with some confidence. Thank You.

@Lifes_Apprentice

9 ай бұрын

Glad I could help

@robertbutler8004

4 ай бұрын

@tracyfoster 4006 do not do what this guy did do what @plankroofind has suggested.the only smart thing this guy did was screw through the ribs only fools screw through the flat part of the sheeting.

In a 64 healthy, resourceful woman. Wanting to put a metal roof on my chicken coop In building. Needed to know about this closures. Thank you so much! Stay safe!

@Lifes_Apprentice

Жыл бұрын

Glad the video was helpful

@nvwilderness6902

10 ай бұрын

Love your comment - this lady is turning 70 tomorrow and I'm in the same situation - building my chicken coop and will be putting on a metal roof.

@karenmcnamara854

Ай бұрын

@@nvwilderness6902 well.. As a woman who is almost 70 I realize my cabin is a bit too high and roof too steep for me. From watching this I've determined I will need some help. Thank you!

Thanks for making this video and sharing it with us! I really appreciated all your explanations and details. I can't believe you did all this by yourself and did the video too. Great job! 😉 👍

@Lifes_Apprentice

8 ай бұрын

it isnt easy and to film and explain is even harder. I have been rewarded by youtube with views so it was worth it....This video took 14 hours just to edit...That is time after the filming and actually doing the roof. Most people do not understand

Great work and an even better job explaining the process. I’m taking notes. Helping DIYers Like myself get the job done!

@billb3268

11 ай бұрын

Unfortunately he did not do things correctly. Please do yourself a favor and check your metal roif supplier. They will have all the proper steps to do this correctly

Pre-cutting and pre-drilling the panels is a great idea and time saver. A better way to terminate the ridge end of the gable flashing is to run one side long and then cut the vertical at the ridge line and fold it over. Over all a great video for us DYI'ers. thanks for the tips.

I love the metal roofing, especially when leaving the old shingles under it for insulation, but in Texas I've noticed everyone ( or around where I live ) they put a one by up to give it some air flow underneath tbe tin. I guess maybe because it gets so hot here I never asked, but it works. But you did a good job. I work alone as much as humanly possible so I appreciate this video. Thanks man

@Lifes_Apprentice

8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@johnlee7085

3 ай бұрын

See planks comments for pro tips.

I’m 69 yo woman and about to do my 2nd by myself. Always learn from everyone, ins/outs - good and not so. Thank you for great info, I may modify a bit depending on condition….this situation of mine is under a deck, hardly any room and so I may sacrifice stringers (code here) for slope. Gotta have, right? Haha, of course. Thanks again. Great input.

I have experience and doing some home rehab’s but never roofing. I was 50% confident before watching this video. Now I’m 100% confident that I could do this. I love the way you teach you’re a damn good teacher.

@Lifes_Apprentice

10 ай бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate that

I just watched your entire video of an asphalt roofing job and how to do the difficult end so you have a great run. That was an excellent job. Love this one as well. We have a new person that's liked both videos so far and a new subscriber.

@Lifes_Apprentice

11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Rather than just start at the back, start at the end furthest away from the prevailing weather, the wind blows over the joint rather than under. Just finished an insulated box profile roof, not only does the insulation make it warmer but stops the frost underneath soaking everything inside when the sun comes out, didn't bother on my shed and as it thaws it "rains" on me, anyone with a van with no headliner will know the experience 😊.

@1Fred1000

5 ай бұрын

Totally understand the wind concept !!!!

Been there, done that, and currently in the middle of doing one now. Hats off to you! It's hard enough when you have help. Keep up the good work. Thank you for sharing your tips. I've been doing this for over 25 years, but I enjoy watching other people. I pick up a lot of nifty ideas. Even though I've been doing this type of work a very long time, there is still opportunity to learn new things.

Love your expertise on how to do this shed.

I have done small metal roof at my home projects. I build the rafter, then place osb plywood, then tar paper then metal roof, butyl tape and polyethene roof flashing caulking. The guys at the treasure valley steel co are very helperful giving me advice on metal roof for a DIY guy

Thank you!, 100% confident about roofing my shed this summer.

This was really helpful to watch and listen to. Need to do this to my own garage, so hearing and seeing the step-by-step solidified a lot about what I've found out so far

ive done a lot of roofs in my time but not a metal roof and dude this was a great video and helped me out because im getting ready to do my first next week, thanks and god your crazy for walking down that ridge installing the ridge on pollen , you can see it

@Lifes_Apprentice

8 ай бұрын

The ridge was kinda sketchy! Glad you like the video!

You show everything in detail, best description, I have only put steel roof on pool pump house which wasn't as involved as garage or house

@Lifes_Apprentice

2 ай бұрын

Thanks

I just found your channel, and yesterday my friend asked me what I knew about steel roofing. I immediately texted him with your info.

@Lifes_Apprentice

7 ай бұрын

Glad you found me! I am here to help!

Great video. You gave such great advice to make it easier. Placing it over the shingles was a good idea as well. The end result looks fabulous!! Thanks for sharing!!!

@Lifes_Apprentice

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

@johnlee7085

3 ай бұрын

Placing the metal directly on the shingles will inevitably scratch the metal and cause it to fail prematurely. See other comments above.

A circular saw with a metal blade or fine tooth blade will cut through the panels much faster and cleaner. Just my 2 cents

Thank you. I have been looking for a metal roof installation video. I never found one. So, thanks again.

@Lifes_Apprentice

8 ай бұрын

I like the comment!!!

Great video dude. I been doing metal roofing for a few years now but never worked off on my own and starting to do that now. Been awhile so needed a reminder.

Great job… not easy filming and doing the installation by yourself! Thank you ! I’m going to do my garage this spring and your video helped! Again , Thank you.

Such a great video. Thanks for this !

Very easy to follow. Thank you!! Nice job!

@Lifes_Apprentice

8 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

Good, Good job! I am currently working on my roof due to water damage, I like the way you did your roof, you made it look very easy, thank you for the tips, I had to redue my roof. again thank you and please have a fantastic day!

Thanks for a solid, practical video, will help with my current project.

Great job thank alot for detailed explanation and professional work! That’s really helpful

@Lifes_Apprentice

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

Thank you for the tips I like to do things like this by myself and this video was extremely helpful.

I enjoyed the video. If I might add a correction to help solve the excessive wear from the grinder blade. The cut should be made starting on the other side of the metal panel. The cut you made allowed the knife edge of the metal to cut into and remove material from the blade, causing excessive wear. Cut from the other direction ( with you standing in the same position cutting away from you instead of pulling toward your self. ) This removes the knife edge effect and gives a smooth edge instead.

@KitesurfHatteras

8 ай бұрын

Interesting. Thanks.

@johnlee7085

3 ай бұрын

Or you could get a proper metal roof cutting tool that doesn’t void the warranty and lead to premature failure.

Great job Justin 👏👏👏👏👏‼️‼️‼️‼️👏👏👏👏👏

Thanks for the video for doing a shed.

Good description. When I gang cut / drill the panels, I usually clamp them together (or run a screw into the first couple holes I drill) so that the panels don't slide on me.

Thanks man. I'm finishing a chicken coop and this was really helpful.

@Lifes_Apprentice

Ай бұрын

Awesome!

Thank you for your video, great idea to predrilled panels on ground, for a one man team great job.

@Lifes_Apprentice

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great video!!!!! Thank you for such an informative, well-done video!

@Lifes_Apprentice

10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks for the video I going to save it I'm going to do my roof with metal keep up the good work and teaching again Thanks

Great video ,gives confidence to newbies. Thanks for sharing

@Lifes_Apprentice

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

Thank you for the info and well-made video.

@Lifes_Apprentice

Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great job guy thank you i under stand it all thank you so much Richard that was streight to point you made seem so easy to me now better under standing of it all too!

Awesome look . I’m very interested in replacing one or two lower. Always by myself. I’ll have to look at the codes .

I like that your showing me how to do this roof I live in a mobile home and I have thought about doing this kind of roof my self.

Awesome Thanks I really needed that in depth detail.

Thanks for helping all of us this is a big help

@Lifes_Apprentice

8 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

Thanks so much - similar situation- doing all myself

Amazing for one guy,thank you.

I had a metal roof installed on my house . What a learning experience.. . I also had a metal roof installed on the lake house . Different group which was a good thing . Thanks for the videos

I've seen the arguments about rusting and granule problems from going directly over shingles. Here in rain country, I put down a "shield and ice" barrier - skipped the purlins and haven't had a problem in 20 years. That's the way we do it here.

@Lifes_Apprentice

8 ай бұрын

The roof will be fine the way it is...I could make the videos to exact specs and people would still say it was wrong. That is how it is on youtube!

Thank you for the informative video

Great Video!

I really like the explanation that have described ,!

Great video. Thanks for making it!! Thumbs and subbed

Great video, great job

@Lifes_Apprentice

10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Thanks for the tips and advice. 🏴‍☠️

I am so interested , I need to do my house this next few months!

Awesome information, i will be doing a steel roof for a shed. Was trying to get information for the PRO RIB at Menards. The roof is almost flat, 12 inch slope per 14 feet. For rafters I used 2x6 green treated sandwich galvanized steel. Roof 3/4 inch plywood. Most put the screw on the flat. I was under the impression that the screws should be installed on the rib. Glad i saw your video

@Lifes_Apprentice

8 ай бұрын

Put the screws in the rib...You will thank me in 15 years when the ones in the flat are all leaking. I do not care what others say, put it in the rib. Be very careful with screw pressure. do not over tighten

@johnlee7085

3 ай бұрын

You might want to check on the minimum slope for metal roofs. I think less than 3:12 is considered a flat roof and not recommended for shingles or metal panels.

@johnlee7085

3 ай бұрын

@Life - Do you care what the manufacturer says?

@randallcrawf

3 ай бұрын

@@johnlee7085 yes, very flat roof, will use tar paper and steel roofing. Heat tape for snow accumulated. Rain will drain. The slope is what it is. Will use boards to hold away from plywood

@johnlee7085

3 ай бұрын

@Randall. Rain should drain if everything is perfect though nothing is ever perfect. Tar paper won’t give much protection on a roof that flat either. Any moisture that gets under the metal will likely wick up between the sheets of paper. You might consider a self-adhering layer to give some chance of sealing. Unless you already have the materials, you might also consider just silicone coating the roof.

Great Video. I am doing a 30x30' building on Friday and had all material cut to size so your video was perfect for me. We are also doing metal directly over the shingles

@Lifes_Apprentice

Жыл бұрын

They say you are not supposed to go over shingles but I have done it several times and it will hold up in my opinion

@jenniferwilliams1546

Жыл бұрын

@@Lifes_Apprentice On a single wide mobile home is it better to use the 1x6 framing between the shingles and metal?

@Lifes_Apprentice

Жыл бұрын

@@jenniferwilliams1546 yes

@traviscole6365

Жыл бұрын

you seriously put the metal directly on the shingles?? it's gonna go bad

@gg-gn3re

Жыл бұрын

@@traviscole6365 it only goes "bad" if you are using the normal 1 inch screws for the flat surface directly into the wood.. this video he doesn't do either, he uses long screws on the non-flat part. You can use longer screws on the flat part too with shingles.

Marvelous Video God Bless 🙏

@Lifes_Apprentice

8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Thank you very good i needed this video

Thank you very much for this video :):):)

Carry a portable table saw and put a metal/vinyl blade on it. Straighter cuts on your metal. Also, match the paint to your metal roof to paint the underside.

Very good job

Great job thank you

Excellent !

Thanks for being there for me too

@Lifes_Apprentice

3 ай бұрын

No problem

Great Job

You should have lap mastic at every lap on each sheet to keep the lap sealed. Also you should have hsd a underlay installed over the shingles before installing the metal sheets.

@edone6663

10 ай бұрын

Guess can use that if the roof slope is 2” or less

Rustoleum, rusty metal primer would make great touch up paint for that roof.

Great video Justin. Metal roofing is actually simpler than I thoughtI'm surprised more people don't do metal roofs. I've seen very few in my area.

@Lifes_Apprentice

2 жыл бұрын

This roof is pretty simple. Metal roofs can be complicated. Metal roofs are definitely more popular in areas that get snow. You dont see it very much in california, arizona, and areas like that

@featheramericangoodeagle

7 ай бұрын

Down South (NC) people have gone haywire with metal rooves. All colors can be seen, but I really like the shiny black, especially on the white painted/siding exterior because it looks old fashioned as well as the medium green colored metal which is very popular in my area.

@jonathanjonathan7386

7 ай бұрын

Id go for white to save on the A/C bills@@featheramericangoodeagle

@johnlee7085

3 ай бұрын

Metal is becoming more popular where there are wildfires, such as most of California, though amazingly some people don’t learn from history.

Damn good video thank you

Nice job, both on the roof and with the video. Held my breath at the end though... wasn't sure which of you would hit the ground first... you or the camera!😂

Thank you for this information. We recently hired a contractor to do our roof and he completed less than half the roof of our house and nothing on our garage and the contractor has taken off with our money and now we have no roof on the house and having trouble getting anyone else to come out and fix it because the original contractor did not install it correctly. My goal is to attempt to put he roof on my garage myself, but I was curious how this system worked as this is exactly the style we have.

U can set the clutch on your drill to set your screws without smashing the metal.

@1Fred1000

5 ай бұрын

Excellent!!!

Thank you I learn a lot from your video. Much appreciated. Do you have one with a rooftop air conditioning unit installing metal sheets?

Thanks for the video. It’s extremely helpful. Do you need ridge vents for certain roofs?

@Lifes_Apprentice

9 ай бұрын

Yes you do

If you installed that around here it would blow off, you should always strap the roof with 1/4 spruce before installing the metal panels

Great video..thank you!

@Lifes_Apprentice

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Nice video. I read a lot of the comments and think you did it in a very economical way. I have never put a metal roof on and have a question. My garage is a 5/12 (I think) metal roof and has a leaking very narrow ridge cover. It's no more than a 6" ridge. I want to cover the existing ridge with a 12 to 14" ridge cover/cap. Is it ok to put a wider ridge over a narrow one? The only places my garage leaks is at the ridge and has an extreme amount of tar & kool seal on it already. Because its too narrow is why I think its leaking. Hopefully I described my issue to where you can help. Thanks in advance.

@Lifes_Apprentice

Жыл бұрын

Yeah put the larger ridge over the top... I do not see any issue with that

good job.

I seen in some of the comments before they told you it was recommended to put metal on 1 by 4 over the top of shingles I don't know who it's recommended by but I don't think they're professional at least not from where I'm from. It's recommended to tear all the shingles off come down to the sheathing make sure all nails are nailed down the sheeting is now down good if not renail it. Then put a good moisture barrier on it then screw your roof directly down to the decking and know if you get your screws all the way through the sheeting no matter if it's OSB or 1/10 they will not back out you have to come back in 5 or 10 years and replace the screws because the washers will be deteriorated but no they will not back out

@Lifes_Apprentice

7 ай бұрын

That is why I screw in the highs of the panels because it will not leak when washers wear out...You should tear the roof off before install but this is just a shed and I wasnt worried about it

@johnlee7085

3 ай бұрын

@user-ol4uf6uu3u What you described is best, though some add the 1x4 to create an extra air gap for ventilation. The 1x4 if the shingles aren’t removed is to separate it from the shingles and keep it from getting scratched, which leads to premature failure. It’s less critical in the scenario you described.

Covering a perfectly good Asphalt shingle roof lol.

@LisaMedeiros-tr2lz

8 ай бұрын

The shingles were in good shape as far as I could tell. Not sure why this was done. I could understand this if the house was a metal roof and owner wanted them to match, but the house was shingle as well. Maybe it was constantly leaking because the shingles were incorrectly installed? Not sure. No explanation given.

What is a good way to bend that ridge piece like you did for a lower pitch roof? I want to do the same but I'm afraid it's just going to get all dented in spots. Thanks!

Another add when strapping use vertical first then horizontal so sweating can run down and out the bottom not trapped behind the horizontal

Great video! I am doing my shed now. I had my main house roof done. And he did not use the foam enclosures at the end. Should I fill them up with foam or something. Is it necessary.

@Lifes_Apprentice

9 ай бұрын

You can add the closures after the fact.

Drywall screws outside will rust out rather quick which could be a problem.

@Lifes_Apprentice

Жыл бұрын

The drywall screws I used are not exposed. they are under the panels

@thearmy88ify

Жыл бұрын

@@Lifes_Apprentice Its humid outside?

it take skill and balls. Good Job

seen medal roof installed several ways over shingle ..none straight over ..but striped w/ 1x4 or 2x4 1 st ran horz ever 16 - 24 " up ..& sometime foam board insulation indbetween sometimes ...but the fasteners ..most ive seen all fasteners in The Flatt roof .. not seems ..& also seen seen them on seems or ridge hi side like yours , witch i do like better

Drywall screws are more brittle and prone to breakage than regular wood screws, so their use in dense hardwood is not recommended. Pilot holes and countersink if you do. They also rust easily and are not suited to outdoor use.

great video i was a little worried when you were up on the ridge, scary

At last! Someone that knows to put the screw in the peak. So many experts tell you to put the screw in the flat. This is a good 80 year no leak roof

@pcskier3611

7 ай бұрын

Nope. The manufacturers ALL specify screwing NEXT to the ribs, NEVER on top of a rib. Folks, get the install specs from your panel manufacturer.

@Lifes_Apprentice

7 ай бұрын

I do not care what other people say...I always screw the highs on panels because I am responsible when the roof leaks and if they are screwed in the flats the roof will leak in 15 years

Did you leave the ridge open at the rake? I'm doing same style roof and was thinking about bending the metal in, but that seems like a pain. If left open, did you use any type of blocker to stop wasps, etc?

@Lifes_Apprentice

Жыл бұрын

I showed in the video how I used foam closures to seal off where ridge meets panel and how I finished ridge where it meets rake...

Thank you for making such an informative video! Quick question though: Why does everyone put the smaller lap over the larger lap when installing the panels, and not vice versa? It's a much more flush fit with large over small. I guess it runs the risk of capillary action wicking water in between?

@Lifes_Apprentice

Жыл бұрын

I don't think it really matters either way. just my opinion

@asm101

Жыл бұрын

The reason you put the small one on top is to prevent water from syphoning up the rib. It also provides structure for the lap to maintain its shape while your pushing and screwing

@NCJ0N

Жыл бұрын

It's recommended this way from the manufacturer. The other way around will wick water into the crevice.

Good job my friend, keep it up...im now your subscriber...be safe 😮😮😮

@Lifes_Apprentice

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I use grinder cutter wheels for years. I you are worried about the cut under the ridge panel then spot rust oleum paint the cut’s.

Very informative... Thank you! I was watching a manufacture video who drove 2 screws per valley instead of 1 per peak... The peaks makes more sense for run off but does it matter? Also, Yours is the first without furring... Again, do they matter?

@Lifes_Apprentice

4 ай бұрын

You should use furring, I mentioned that in the video. I think you should screw in the highs on the panel because the washers will wear out and leak in the lows. The manufacturer recomends the lows but I have seen way to many problems over the years doing that. It is really up to you

can you provide a list of items you got for the job? tools included. great DYI btw

@kingscairn

7 ай бұрын

Dude ? Just go back through the video and list em as he goes 😒