Learn how to install a metal roof on a shed the right way — including the tips most DIYers miss and where to source metal roofing panels and flashing you WON'T find at Lowe's, Home Depot, or Menards. In this video I install a complete metal roof on a 4x8 lean-to shed: drip edge, closure strips, metal roofing screws, panels, rake side flashing, and peak flashing. This process works for lean-to sheds, gable sheds, and other small structures.
🔨 BUILD THIS EXACT SHED DIY-friendly build plans for this 4x8 lean-to: Just Add Lumber Project Pack (roofing kit, screw kit, door kit + full materials list delivered to your door):
CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro – Metal Roof on a Shed 0:35 Installing Drip Edge 1:25 Closure Strips (Keep Wasps & Bugs Out) 2:00 First Metal Panel + Screw Placement 2:45 Pro Tip: Pilot Holes for Perfectly Straight Screws 3:30 Installing the Remaining Panels 4:00 Where to Buy Metal Roofing (Skip the Big Box Stores) 5:30 Cutting Metal Panels to Width 6:00 Rake Side Flashing Install 7:30 Peak Closure Strips & Peak Flashing 8:23 Finished Roof + Build Plans
Metal roofing screws with rubber washers, closure strips, and custom-bent flashing make all the difference between a leaky roof and a watertight, professional finish. I sourced my panels and custom flashing from a local metal roofing supplier (Woodstock Metal Roofing in Woodstock, GA) — I recommend finding a local roll-forming shop near you for exact lengths, matching colors, and custom flashing profiles.
WHAT SIZE SHED ARE YOU BUILDING? Let me know in the comments.
