How To Remove Metal Roof Panels

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 good news is that there are many different solutions in terms of installing metal roofing panels including tin aluminum and steel. 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. To remove a metal roof simply reverse engineer the installation process. Hammer down any large nails that are exposed by the removal.

Remove the old roofing. 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. 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. Although you can install corrugated metal roofing over shingles for the best foundation it is recommended that all the old roofing be removed.

Metal roofing is installed in overlapping sheets. Remove old roofing and repair any damage start from the top of the roof and remove the old shingles along with the flashing underlayment and vents.