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Yes, you can install a new metal roof directly on top of an old one!

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• 1. 25-inch roof ing nails • staple gun • garbage can step 3 keep the work area organized. Do not keep screws and nails here and there. Have a box for each. Don’t keep electric drills switched on. Also, keep the garbage can handy so that you can throw anything you want while working. Step 4 many corrugated metal roofing allows you to install it over the existing roof; you may also remove the old roof if you don’t want it anymore. Start by taking out the vents, boots, shingles, and flashing. Remove all the unwanted nails. Re-position the gutters if they are in the wrong place. One of the biggest challenges of installing a metal roof is improperly cutting the sheet panels. If your sheet panels are cut too short, the rough edges could be exposed to the elements and rust more quickly. If your roof is not properly protected, you will also risk roof coating failure and potential weather damage , critter and insect infestations, and water leaks. When measuring your roof, it