Metal Roof and Trim Installation...It's Not Difficult...Tiny Log Cabin Part 16

Installing metal roofing and the associated trim is not that difficult to do. Here I apply drip edge, fascia, gable trim, and the metal roof panels on my tiny log cabin build.

[@KeoniKoa]

OMG! I FINALLY found a video detailing BOTH gable ends and showing what happens when you get to the opposite gable and don't land on a rib. Use a furring strip, or plan the roof to purposely land on a rib. Not only did you break that down with perfect details, the entire video was in perfect detail as well. I mean gosh, I wish there were more videos with REAL details like this one. YOU SIR, ALONG WITH MAYBE 2 1/2 OTHER PEOPLE, ARE WHAT MAKES KZbin DIY WORTH IT, especially after searching and wasting hours upon hours watching dozens of videos for weeks looking for a PROPER metal roofing installation video. Literally, 99 percent of these construction videos, whether "professional" or DIY, leave out important details that are needed for people who are actually planning to build. I don't watch these videos for entertainment or just to wind down for the day, or just because I like watching them. I ACTUALLY plan to build, so I need details that most of these wannabe "Home Improvement Show," babbling on about nothing, videos on KZbin leave completely out, which then have me searching for years on end. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS PROPERLY DETAILED VIDEO, I greatly appreciate it!

[@LancoAmish]

Thank you so much for watching and the super nice comment. You don’t know how much I appreciate both!!

[@warriorofgodfitness488]

That’s exactly why I’m here. I’m currently at the opposite end on my roof and don’t want to do it wrong.

[@wmnorman512]

I also bought my roofing at Wagler… great product! Did you happen to video any of details of your friend installing the ridge cover?

[@apaulothegreat1581]

Well said my friend, thanks for taking up what I didn't say. These words hit the nail on the head

[@FLYBOYMATTHEW75]

I’m just here wondering why the furring strip is even needed? Screw gable trim to the roof, screw it to the fascia at a 90, don’t step on it.

[@daperzian]

Finally someone who explains things👌🏽Thank you!

[@andrewwalley9589]

Tippy top! Love it. I grew up in the south, migrated north and have NEVER heard anyone else use this besides our family! 😂

[@Bluuuz]

Really useful video. This has helped me prepare for my garage roof installation in the UK. Thanks.

[@maxpower1413]

I've been roofing in Australia for 25 years, it's amazing how almost everything you did we would do opposite but reading the comments here, if I told you how it's supposed to be done over here I would probably be told I'm an idiot. pan fixing for example is just roofing 101, never screw into the pan, or at the gable end we would fold the edge of the sheet up and bring the barge flashing all the over to the last rib

[@LancoAmish]

Almost every manufacturer of roofing here recommends not screwing into the ribs. It’s funny how things are so different. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@devaunramsey923]

Great video. I’m installing my first metal roof on my sauna. So glad I found your video.

[@randallcrawf]

Finnlander?

[@rogerschroeder4020]

Nice job on the roof. I am building a small shed for my hole house generator and decided to put a metal roof on, as opposed to a shingle roof. The roof is hinged to allow access to the generator inside and the shingle roof was too heavy. This metal roof is much lighter and serves the purpose. I was particularly interested in the gable end caps that you used and how you installed that. Nice job on that. Thanks for posting...Roger

[@TikangaMaara]

Great video, very informative and practical.

[@teresalenaandprincessthedo8566]

I love your video the best( I am going to ask my Mennonite friends to do my roof) I couldn’t believe, we’ll I could, you are Amish, thank you 🙏 God for showing me you video thank you too!! From California 🙏🐾🐶🌲🏡

[@shawnleslie6632]

You are a good teacher my friend. It may inspire me to build my own or some of it on some mountain property we have some day.

[@LancoAmish]

Thank you so much for watching and the kind comment!! Both are greatly appreciated.

[@pmacc3557]

Sounds great to have a mountain property and that you can do as you wish without planning permission

[@2headeddr78]

Dude, this is so simple and straightforward.

[@h.b2029]

Excellent. Very helpful. Thanks. God bless.

[@LordoftheCats]

Great vid. I only wish I had seen it prior to setting my first panel on my generator shed yesterday. lol

[@alvarojimenez5705]

Great video, super informative simple well explained 💯

[@LancoAmish]

Thank you very much for watching and commenting. They are both sincerely appreciated.

[@petejones1957]

Great video thank you, just contemplating a similar but much smaller job. In the UK so using different sheeting, but very similar design, and I'm sure the same principle. You certainly live in a nice part of the world, so much space! take care ,bsst wishes from England

[@LancoAmish]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting. I greatly appreciate it. Take care!

[@robertpiatt7264]

Fantastic video. Incredibly helpful. Ty sir

[@NEWMOONER]

Great video. Way better than the last one I watched!!!

[@LancoAmish]

Thanks for watching! Was that one of mine? 😢

[@downunda107]

Brilliant. ThankYou. Articulate and detailed

[@longboyize]

One of the best videos ever!!!!

[@LancoAmish]

Thank you so much for watching and the super nice compliment!

[@LordoftheCats]

I used two cargo tie-downs to hold my panel in place while I positioned the sheet where I wanted it. I tied one end to the opposite side of the roof and used the hook to hold the panel on the working side. Worked purdy good! :-)

[@LancoAmish]

Nice idea!! Thanks for watching.

[@harryrehm2106]

I was actually looking forward to watching you installing the ridge cap! Really not that far to the ground.

[@LancoAmish]

My ankles can’t handle the slippery. 🤣

[@ferz2534]

Thank you this video make my day now I know how to really do my roof correctly thank you ❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊

[@LancoAmish]

Thanks for watching. Good luck!

[@mentalbreak4653]

Very nice work

[@madman432000]

One thing I did at the gable trim and eave, I slit the flared part and folded it back under the hangover so there is an angle to the lower edge. Just thought it looks nicer.

[@michaelbritton9778]

Excellent job.

[@castein98]

Very nice instructions Thank you.

[@michaelkiley5658]

Excellent attention to detail. You work just like me. Love the video. Thanks for posting

[@LancoAmish]

Thank you for watching!!

[@hightop42]

Best roofing video on KZbin

[@SquidGunman]

Really nice!

[@LoveForTheTruthTV]

This is the best vid I’ve seen after dozens of videos. ❤

[@LancoAmish]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Greatly appreciated!

[@ourcountryacres4862]

Perfect vid!!!

[@rachelhouse9854]

Out of all the videos I've watched about roofing THIS ONE is the best 🙌

[@LancoAmish]

Thank you!!

[@kellyharbaugh9391]

Ok good job see you on the next one.

[@lifewiththerockykrag9536]

Not bad. Thanks for your help.. Cheers

[@ValerioGonzales-tv8tk]

Good job sir

[@bluegorillacookies]

Most helpful metal roofing video on the internet.

[@Anna.Jingguanjia]

Good job🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@BenjaminSahlstrom]

Thank you!

[@billcrypto1291]

Well that last rib isn't really to hold up the gable ends it mostly to stop water from going to the edge. You can hold it up by the side screws. It's best to measure entire length and devide by 9 inches so a rib don't fall right where that end piece needs to sit flat.

[@steve_main]

8:48 And if your gabel side and facia side both cannot be happy at the same time, you installed your roof out of square :)

[@sth9460]

Very good video. What is under your purlins (radient barrier rigid board insulation, osb sheating, underlayment) ? What? Thanks

[@LancoAmish]

3/4” tongue and groove pine then foil faced foam. Check out the videos before this one in the series. I show the application.

[@johnbennett4413]

Great vid thx

[@donniemunroe7512]

well done ,thanks

[@LancoAmish]

Thank you for watching! Greatly appreciated!

[@logan214]

I live in York county Pa, where did you purchase the roofing material? Lancaster area?

[@LancoAmish]

Thanks for watching! Wagler Steel. g.co/kgs/DkSVrm Great company. Great people.

[@thearmy88ify]

The gable trim should be one continuous piece at the ridge by cutting a relief and bending around.

[@LancoAmish]

Thanks for watching. I’ve done it that way also. I see no real advantage one way or the other. I just out checked out multiple metal roofing sites and most are similar to what I did.

[@rocknral]

Not sure how you're handling that on a house that's 40ft wide.

[@mistersavage6799]

Can you do that with a wall with texture and paint?

[@theweightliftinglab]

Awesome video! For your metal roofing on your lean to roof, did you just use drip edge all the way around with an overhang? Thanks a lot!

[@LancoAmish]

If you are asking about this roof in this video, I used a specially bent "drip edge" at the eaves and a gable end trim on the edges making the peak.

[@theweightliftinglab]

Sorry no. There’s a building in the back of this video that has a lean to roof with metal roofing. I’m wondering if you used drip edge to do all four sides of that roof as it doesn’t come to a peak at the top? Thanks 😊

[@LancoAmish]

@@theweightliftinglab , I used drip edge on the bottom and sides. On the top I used a bent angled piece to cover the roofing and the fascia. I made it 8” coverage on the roofing and I think 6” over the front edge. It’s screwed on to the roofing ridges underneath with roofing screws.

[@user-cm6yj3yl8u]

Where did you buy your gable trim? The big box stores around me do not have that type. The stock I found is raised on both sides.

[@LancoAmish]

You’ll have to find a metal roof fabricating company or a building supply that can order it for you. Mine came from Wagler Steel in Lancaster County PA. g.co/kgs/1Zbjmns

[@GrandDudeBill]

I am sure it seems blatantly obvious.... but uhhhh, its expensive and want to be accurate. I am roofing a 20x20 leanto shed essesntially. Measure from one end to other end and side to side... add 2 inches to each end and each side for overhang? Divide width by size of panels and get the sum total of how many panels I need? If I wanted a panel 18 feet 3 and 5/16s - they will make it that length? I know I said 20x20 - but asking that the metal can be cut specifically to the size I want. Thanks! Very informative video!

[@LancoAmish]

Thanks for watching. What you described is correct. However the width of a panel is not the same as the coverage of a panel due to the overlap. Make sure you are using coverage for your calculation. Yes, if you have a metal roofing manufacturer or supply house they will manufacture your panels to whatever length you need. You talk about overhanging the panels on the sides. They do make a gable end trim piece that covers edge of the panels by about 4” over the panel and 4” over tour gable boards. I don’t know if that’s something you can do or not.

[@JohnLeahy]

What’s your thinking in putting the screws in the valleys. In snow and winter where we can get ice …we put screws on top of the ribs.

[@FreeAmerican-mm2my]

Old method was to always put on ribs. Most seem to put on flats now. I have repaired more problems with rib screws than with flat screws. Bottom line - your preference UNLESS the metal manufacturer instructs otherwise.

[@LancoAmish]

I go with what the manufacturer recommends. They have much more data to go on than anyone.

[@nikolasevcenko2627]

Screws are going in the valleys.

[@prmcollin]

Flats sandwich together better. The ribs are creased so they aren’t as stable

[@stevenfoust3782]

Manufacturers of this type of panel say screw on valley because metal is thin. Screws have rubber washers to seal hole.

[@b-radumuck7903]

My walmart rugged sharks have sorta a safety grip but I'm only afraid if I think I'm gonna fall.. and on a metal roof it's really way to easy to slide right off. not to use a rope at least . But I want me some magnet shoes for sure

[@LancoAmish]

Metal roofs are murder on the ankles too.

[@nyba23]

i have a dormer gable window what would that cost for material

[@Joe-em3iw]

When you put the ridge cap on, how do you keep the edge of the ridge cap from scratching the roof panels as you screw it down?

[@LancoAmish]

Thanks for watching. Sometimes you’ll get scratching no matter how careful you are. One way to help a bit would be to measure carefully and pre drill your holes in the ridge cap, place it in place and mark the holes and pre drill your roof metal. It definitely helps with 2 people on the roof. Snapping chalk lines can help making sure the cap is centered correctly before marking the roof metal. If all else fails and you do scratch then the roofing manufacturer should have touch up paint to match your colors and help prevent rusting.

[@Joe-em3iw]

@@LancoAmish every place on my roof where the edge of the ridge cap meets the roof panel already has rust there. The roof is 15 years old. I have been applying Loctite rust converter to every place I see rust. I saw one video after posting my question to you that had both edges of the ridge cap rolled over about 1 inch on each side so that there was no sharp edge digging into the roof panel.

[@LancoAmish]

@@Joe-em3iw , that crossed my mind about the edges not being hemmed but all the ridge vent I’ve ordered had the edges hemmed.

[@thomasschafer7268]

😮😮wenn man schon im Tal schraubt ,dann sollte man auch die passenden Schrauben mit großer Dichtscheibe nehmen und keine 3/8" fassadenschrauben!!!

[@joleaiperlis5347]

How long are those metal sheets??

[@donfrank4429]

I always think of the edge ridge as one side has 2 but cheeks and the other has half butt cheeks when working with the roof for over lap the half butt over the full butt cheek. I use loctite polyurethane flashing caulking and Butyl tape too. learned it on my own and watching youtube, the guys at treasure valley steel are helpful to tell you what caulking to use and what not to use for metal roof

[@suicidaljell]

Does there need to be purlins can you fasten it directly to the decking?

[@LancoAmish]

Thanks for watching. Purlins create air flow and the gap also has insulating value. They also allow for the metal to contract and expand better than if the metal was attached directly to the decking. The space between the purlins can also be insulated. I would definitely use purlins.

[@suicidaljell]

@@LancoAmish well I will have to consider this mine going to be going on an old barn that doesn't need to be insulated at all just for storage of my ATVs

[@FLYBOYMATTHEW75]

Why not use one long piece of gable trim, bend it and cut a relief at the ridge?

[@LancoAmish]

If it came in pieces that long that would work. However, they are 10’2” long. One piece won’t do it.

[@fredduncan1610]

Did you do a video on the ridge cap?

[@LancoAmish]

Thanks for watching. No I did not. The ridge cap is centered on the ridge and screwed through the top of the ridges of the roofing underneath. The screws should be at least 2” long to make sure they grip into the wood purlins along the ridge.

[@fredduncan1610]

@@LancoAmish thanks, I was hoping to see how you navigated the roof pitch.

[@melanatedone4894]

Thank you Sir most Helpful 🫡

[@LancoAmish]

…and I thank you sincerely for watching and leaving the kind comment.

[@bhamby9305]

Did you do a video of the build?

[@LancoAmish]

Yes, go to my channel playlist. I have a multi part series on the entire build and also a single video of the build in very abbreviated form.

[@Corbindaolympicfarmer]

Why did you screw down in the valleys and not on the ridges?

[@LancoAmish]

Thanks for watching and leaving a question. Most manufacturers recommend metal roofing be attached on the flats. Not only does screwing through the ridge not make use of the washer very well it can distort the roofing when tightened too much. I know of no one in this area, there are dozens and dozens of construction crews here using metal, that screw the ridges. Thanks again.

[@Corbindaolympicfarmer]

@@LancoAmish I heard it's better for keeping the roof square and not distorting the roof.. I put my first screws on the flats up top when doing a gable roof.. makes sense to do it on the flats cause it does distort the roof doing it on the ridges.. I'm curious how that goes Long term and do you put paint over your screws when finished?

[@dariocetinjanin4633]

Why don’t you also put vertical battens from bottom to top that sit on rafters, that way there would be much more air flow in combination with horizontal battens?

[@NP-rw3xk]

Is it OK to overlap my last panel more than 1 rib to avoid cutting it?

[@LancoAmish]

No problem.

[@sethhiggins6149]

Not a good idea.. you'll have to run your screw tighter to ensure there's no gap because the metals will separate from each other and the wood with your first initial screw.. metal sweats and that extra lap will hold that moisture between the panels.. Hopefully not too many people listened to the "tips" that were given because they will have problems with their roofs

[@maxpower1413]

no, the sheet will rust out in a few years where it's been back lapped

[@b-radumuck7903]

At least someone shows how simple it can be .. that over lap at the bottom dont solve anything and allways looks shotty to me ..

[@MegaRiffraff]

👍🏻

[@issyjaz]

better to put the screws on the rib les chance of water going onto the roof after a few years

[@thomasgilliam3104]

You don't know what your talking about.

[@maxpower1413]

​@thomasgilliam3104 he's right though, I've been roofing for 25 years and have never heard of pan fixing roof sheets, it made my skin crawl just watching it. you only pan fix wall cladding

[@thegrantdanielsband]

30" Centre to Centre ? i thought 24" was max?

[@LancoAmish]

4-6 feet with the heavier gauge roofing. 29 gauge cheapie roofing from Home Depot can span 30”.

[@thenoneckpeoplerepresentat8074]

Why screw the flats and not the ridges?

[@LancoAmish]

The flats are manufacturer recommended. Most manufacturers recommend them in the flats. Makes for a more watertight and secure installation.

[@thenoneckpeoplerepresentat8074]

@@LancoAmish Ok thanks. I used Vic West (Super Vic) on my garage recently and they recommend the ribs for that product. The reason they claim is that if a screw fails the ribs are less likely to leak due to the shape.

[@Vandeje09]

Auf den kleinen Hügeln schrauben.

[@SB-mw1bg]

R panel galvalume?

[@LancoAmish]

I don’t think so. I’ve never seen it described as such. This comes from a local metal roofing fabricator. 50 year on the paint.

[@Gudis24]

Does bro even heard of ventilation? 😅😅

[@LancoAmish]

Does bro care to elucidate or is bro one of those trolls?

[@BobaBabe5607]

You should punch the holes all the way instead of drilling

[@marchandrews7920]

Why not just use self-tapping screws instead of drilling holes in the metal?

[@LancoAmish]

The holes make it so much easier…no chalk lines to snap to keep screws lined up, no slipping screws to cause scratches that rust, and can reach farther to install the screws. The screws are self tapping but that doesn’t mean drilling is a waste of time.

[@alexxalexx4311]

Ты сделал очень большую ошибку!!! Нет зазора, для проветривания под металлом!!!

[@donnaburge7897]

Why are you building a tiny log cabin?

[@robsmith6087]

better idea to screw on the ribs rather than in the pan.

[@LancoAmish]

Thanks for watching. The debate goes on!! 🙂

[@robsmith6087]

@@LancoAmish sorry, there's no "debate". You'd get your arse fired for pan screwing. Logic would dictate that you wouldn't make a whole where water runs.

[@LancoAmish]

@@robsmith6087 , sorry my friend but the manufacturer recommends in the flat. “And the fact of the matter is that most U.S. metal roofing manufacturers say you should put screws into the flat, because this location offers a solid wood surface just beneath the metal panel, resulting in a safer, tighter, more secure seal.” Stop living in the past my man and doing subpar work. I’d fire you in a second for doing it the wrong way.

[@bopodoq3069]

100% screw on the flat. Never on a rib.

[@maxpower1413]

​@bopodoq3069 it's a potential leak point, never give water the chance to find a way in because it usually will

[@redsresearch]

reminder everyone this is what the ahmish does maybe, not what you shud do...

[@LancoAmish]

Right, doing it a wrong way is better advice.

[@redsresearch]

@@LancoAmish I wouldnt say this is correct, maybe if your ahmish...

[@-mejor-que-nostradamus-6152]

If I Was You, I Will Bended The Sides With The High Shape In The Edges With Not Gables. Amén.

[@cesarsosa9938]

I don't see the purpose of predrills...

[@LancoAmish]

Thanks for watching. The pre drills allow line up of the screws and easier starting of the roofing screw.

[@stevenfoust3782]

Screw alignment is the only reason and speed.

[@LordoftheCats]

Pronouns! Pronouns!! Gen Z's would be horrified and have to seek shelter in a safe room! LOL LOL

[@davidthelibrarian]

Any suggestions for how to make the sharp edges of cut metal roofing (particularly along the eaves) less dangerous and smooth? Is there some kind of tape to wrap over the edge or something?

[@LancoAmish]

Not that I am aware of. Put the factory edge over the eave and not a self cut edge. That shouldn’t be as sharp as it’s cut perpendicular to the metal.

[@davidthelibrarian]

Excellent simple solution. Thanks!@@LancoAmish

[@BuckJoebiden-if3cg]

That fascia better be straight as an arrow or you're going to have a bad day. I'd use a string line unless you framed it and know that it's perfect.

[@LancoAmish]

Straight as an arrow baby!

[@apaulothegreat1581]

First Greatly Done Video. The Best. I doing a roof also soon. Putting half inch 4x8 aluminum backing insulation Starform installation first before metal panels. What do you think? Hot and cold weather. Looks like these is what you did.

[@LancoAmish]

Thanks for watching. Just that 1/2” insulation makes a huge difference in the heat transfer through the roof so far this summer. Make sure to leave an air gap between the insulation and the metal roofing. I put my purlins on top of the insulation.

[@apaulothegreat1581]

@LancoAmish That was very quick thank you sir. That's what I was thinking about doing exactly what you said. But I'm also thinking about running PVC pipe between the pearling's for solar water heater, what do you think? Hot water pvc pipe solar water heater. Back into 20 gal. Water heater? Thanks for your wisdom Paul Reid East Texas

[@tsmart3029]

⁠​⁠@@LancoAmish Thank you for the great details in your videos. Please do you mind sharing what product you use for your insulation, building a 23 x 10 shed and am at the underlayment stage, before the purlin and metal roof, not sure of the best underlayment/ insulation that will keep heat out? It’s extremely hot here in Texas during summer. Thanks!