How To Bend Metal Roofing Trim

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How to bend metal roofing trim.

Lay the starter row of metal shingles at the drip edge and affix to the roof with metal roofing nails. Continue adding panels until the roof is covered. Make a 1 mark from the edge on top of the gable trim. Metal roofing is also available in the form of shingles.

Using your previously locked t bevel draw a line from the 1 mark inwards towards the drip edge. Now that this has been scored i can bend it by hand. Step by step instructions for installation of gable and rake trim on an exposed fastener panel. A metal press can reliably bend stronger forms of metal such as steel in a number of different cuts including pipe tube or beam.

Metal roofing trim can give homes a finished polished appearance with contrasting colors and interesting shapes. We will position this on the roof so that we can fasten it to the roof deck and install the rake gable trim. More importantly this integral roof accessory provides critical protection in conjunction with metal roofing panels to strengthen and seal the entire roof. The press apparatus can be expensive making metal pressing feasible for large scale projects only.

The z trim has paint on one side and primer on the other. Learn how to install gable and rake trim on a metal roof. How to do it. If you want a crisp bend you can gently score the metal using a razor blade.

It s very important when installing it that the paint be on the roof side so that when people look up at the roof they see continuous color throughout the trim. I m very very gently scoring the metal. Still with the finished side down mark 1 1 2 inches from the hem. Begin with the finished side down completely hem one edge.

How to cut and finish gable trim at the ridge of a metal roof. You may need to cut panels to fit angles using a circular saw with a metal saw blade.