How To Install Rake Trim On Metal Roof

Prior to fastening gable trim remove all protective plastic from gable trim.

How to install rake trim on metal roof.

If there are gutters installed on the eaves the eave flashing should be installed to overhang the lip of the gutter by about 1 2 inch. We have our z trim installed and tape seal on top of the z trim so we can install this and put it up against the wall. Butyl sealant tape should be placed parallel to the gable on the high seam of the roofing panel. Use 1 1 4 inch nails to cover the outline of the roof with strips of metal eave flashing also called edging.

You can see what a nice clean look it provides. Fasten gable trim with x inch metal to metal lap screws. Lap screws should be placed 12 on center hitting the high seam of roofing corrugation. The final thing to do is install the end wall trim.

Make a mark at the crease line and do the same thing towards the peak of the roof. Gable rake trim installation subscribe to our page for more metal roofing videos. This is part 1 of a 6 part video series explaining how i installed a metal roof on my house. It is cut angled and folded onto the roof line and fasteners usually evenly spaced between 12 and 24 inches apart set it in place.

Let it stick out again just a little bit past and make a mark. You can also use pop. As you can see the continuous cleat runs wild past the ridge line so we ll cut this. Here at 1st coast metal roofing supply we value our customer service and p.

Next take off the rake or gable trim take the cleat out and install it. Rake trim can be flat with no overhang or it can overhang the gable end like an eave.