How To Bend Metal Roofing Trim

Step by step instructions for installation of gable and rake trim on an exposed fastener panel.

How to bend metal roofing trim.

The press apparatus can be expensive making metal pressing feasible for large scale projects only. Still with the finished side down mark 1 1 2 inches from the hem. 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. Obtain the use of a metal press to bend large quantities of metal roofing.

Learn how to install gable and rake trim on a metal roof. Lay the starter row of metal shingles at the drip edge and affix to the roof with metal roofing nails. Metal roofing is also available in the form of shingles. How to do it.

More importantly this integral roof accessory provides critical protection in conjunction with metal roofing panels to strengthen and seal the entire roof. The z trim has paint on one side and primer on the other. If you want a crisp bend you can gently score the metal using a razor blade. I m very very gently scoring the metal.

We ll go ahead and do that. Begin with the finished side down completely hem one edge. 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.

Continue adding panels until the roof is covered. A metal press can reliably bend stronger forms of metal such as steel in a number of different cuts including pipe tube or beam. How to cut and finish gable trim at the ridge of a metal roof. Now that this has been scored i can bend it by hand.

If i score it too much the paint will crack on the other side so i m just doing a quick pass or two. Using your previously locked t bevel draw a line from the 1 mark inwards towards the drip edge.