Metal Roofing Installation Archives

Metal Roofing : Installing the Ridge Cap

Monday, August 15th, 2011 at 1:30 pm  

Ridge CapMetal roofing “ridge cap” is the trim placed along the roof’s ridge – the peak, where two roof slopes meet up.

A ridge cap is normally installed only after all metal roof panels and any other trim are in place. In other words, it’s put on last – the cap to the job.

Most ridge cap comes in pieces 10’6” long. They are meant to cover 10’ of ridge, with 6” of overlap between pieces. Read the rest of this entry

Install Metal Roof Over Shingles? Yes!

Monday, December 21st, 2009 at 12:42 pm  

We get asked this question all the time:

Can I install a new metal roof over shingles?

The answer is: “Yes you can.”  And by doing so, you save in the labor and hassle of tearing off the old roof and you won’t be contributing to filling our landfills. Another added benefit is that the layers of your old roof will further insulate your home.  Metal is the best choice due to its very low weight per square foot and its unique design.  Metal roofing weighs less than one pound per square foot.  Asphalt shingles can weigh up to four pounds per square foot depending on the brand. Read the rest of this entry