How Do You Install A Metal Roof Over An Existing Roof?
Metal roofing is a commonly used material for several reasons ranging from low cost to durability. The installation of metal roofing is often easier and faster than other roof types, and because of its simple design and generally large size, can actually be installed directly on top of existing roofing materials like asphalt shingles and foam roofing. Installing metal roofing over existing roofing material can usually be successfully completed using simple tools. Lay a metal roofing panel over the existing roof material in the bottom corner of the roof surface, and fasten to the roof according to the metal panel instructions; metal roofing materials are available in several styles that require different fastening applications, but are most commonly screwed to the roof framing or sheathing material, which in the case of installing over existing roofing material, should be fastened using 2-1/2-inch screws. Lay the next panel toward the roof ridge, overlapping the first panel 2 to 4 inche
