Western Rib® Installation Videos

How To Install Peel And Stick Underlayment

The first step when installing a metal roof is the installation of the roofing underlayment. The most popular and the best underlayment that we sell is a self adhesive synthetic roofing underlayment

In this video we cover Sharkskin Ultra SA installation.

How To Install Non-Adhesive Underlayment

The first step when installing a metal roof is the installation of the roofing underlayment. If you decide against using a self adhesive underlayment we suggest a high quality nail down synthetic underlayment.

In this video we cover Sharkskin Ultra installation.

How To Install Eave Trim On A Metal Roof

After you've installed the roofing underlayment, it's time to install the first piece of corrugated metal roofing trim and flashing.

Eave trim and drip edge is installed on the low sides of the roof and underneath the corrugated sheeting.

It's installed before the corrugated panels are fastened to the roof.

How To Install Rake And Gable Trim For Western Rib Panels

Gable trim can also be referred to as rake trim. It's installed along the two high sides of the metal roof.

Rake trim is installed on top of the metal roofing panels. Gable flashing is installed after the eave trim.

How To Install Ridge Cap For Metal Roofing.

Ridge cap installation is completed after the gable flashing has been installed. It's normally the last piece of trim that's installed on a metal roof.

When you install a ridge cap, it's important to leave a gap between the peak of the corrugated sheets. This will give you the flexibility to adjust the sheeting and keep low side of the roof straight.

How To Install Vented Ridge Cap For Metal Roofing.

Vented ridge cap installation is similar to the installation of a non vented ridge cap. The main difference is that you will use a ridge vent instead of foam closures.

How To Install Peak Trim For Western Rib

Most metal roofs have an "A" style design with slopes on both sides of the roof. These types of roofs will use a standard ridge cap. Peak trim is used when you have a single slope roof. It will cap the high end of the roof.

Peak flashing can also be referred as high side eave trim. It's installed after the gable trim and it's normally the last piece of trim that's installed on a single slope roof.

How To Install High To Low Transition Trim For Metal Roofing

Transition trim is used when you have a roof that has two different pitches. It's located where the two different roof pitches meet so the metal roof does not leak.

Transition flashing is also referred to as pitch break trim and comes high to low or low to high.

How To Install Low To High Transition Trim For Metal Roofing.

Low to high transition trim is used when you have a metal roof that has two different pitches. It's located where the low pitch of the roof meets the high pitch of the roof to prevent roof leaks

How To Install Sidewall Flashing For Metal Roofing.

When your roof has a vertical wall on the gable side of your metal roof, it will require a sidewall flashing. This will prevent the water from dripping down the wall and penetrating the metal roof.

Sidewall trim must be installed prior to installation of the endwall flashing.

How To Install Endwall Flashing For Metal Roofing.

When you have metal roofing sheets that are running up into a wall, you will need to install endwall flashing to help control the water runoff. It will prevent roof leaks at this vulnerable location.

Endwall flashing must be installed after installation of the sidewall trim.

How To Install Endwall Trim On A Metal Roofing Awning.

The installation of endwall on an awning is different than a metal roofing installation.

If you have a metal roofing awning that runs into a wall, you will need endwall trim. This will prevent leaks between the roof and the wall.

How To Install Reglet Trim.

Reglet trim is installed between a roof and a wall. A small joint is cut into the wall and it's installed along with a counter flashing such as an endwall or sidewall.

Reglet flashing will be used when you have a chimney or cricket on your roof. It's also needed when you're installing endwall or sidewall on a roof that does not have metal siding.

How To Install Open Valley Trim For Metal Roofing.

A valley is formed by two intersecting slopes. The purpose of valley trim is to prevent water from traveling up the opposite slope and penetrating your roof.

If you didn't have valley flashing the water could easily become trapped with leave, snow, leaves, and other debris.

How To Install Synthetic Roofing Underlayment For Metal Roofing

All metal roofs will need roofing underlayment. It's a water-resistant barrier that functions as an additional layer of protection from the elements.

Roofing underlayment is the first thing that should be installed on a metal roof. The underlayment is installed directly onto the wood substrate. This is referred to as a roof "dry in". 

How To Install Pre-Hung Box Gutters On A Metal Roof.

Metal roofing gutters will divert water off the roof and away from the exterior walls and foundation of the building.

Pre-hung box gutter eliminates the need to install an eave trim. It's installed prior to the corrugated roofing and it's more weather-tight than a post hung gutter.

How To Install Post Hung Box Gutters On A Metal Roof

Is your roof already installed and you wish that you had gutters? Post hung box gutters are installed after the metal roofing and are a great solution that will fix your problem.

How To Install Downspout For Gutters.

Downspouts are a roof drain pipe that will divert water from the gutter. They're attached with an outlet that penetrates the gutter and is fastened to the downspout.

How To Install Rubber Pipe Boots On A Metal Roof.

Pipes that penetrate the roofing panels should have a rubber pipe boot. They will tightly fit around the pipes, insuring that your roof does not leak.

Metal Roofing Installation - How To Square A Roof [Standing Seam & Corrugated Metal Roofing Panels]

Most Metal Roofs Are Not Square. Before You Begin Your Metal Roofing Installation You Will Need To Learn How To Square A Metal Roof.

The Correct & Incorrect Way To Fasten A Metal Roof

Metal roofs will have thousands of screw holes and the number one cause of roof leaks is incorrect screw attachment.

• Over-tightening and under-tightening
• Choosing the correct screw gun
• Pre-drilling the corrugated sheets

How Many Screws Will I Need For My Metal Roof?

Here's an easy formula to calculate the amount of screws that are needed on a metal roof.

How To Overlap Corrugated Metal Roofing.

Corrugated metal roofing installation will require you to lap multiple panels.

In this video we cover:

• Butyl tape placement
• Panel overlap
• Splicing the panels

Can You Leave Metal Shavings On A Corrugated Roof?

Metal fragments should be cleaned immediately so that your metal roof does not rust. 

• What is swarf?
• How to clean metal shavings from your roof.