We're installing a metal roof on the DIY pole barn — and I'm doing it with the pros! 💪
This step is all about safety, speed, and long-term value. In this episode of the Pole Barn Build on a Budget series, you'll see how we installed 18 & 14-foot metal roof panels, added flashing, foam closures, and drip stop — and learn why hiring a crew was the smart call.
✅ Topics Covered: Why I hired pros for the metal roof install How to prep for metal roofing Cost breakdown: materials + labor Tools used: DeWalt shears, cordless nailers Tips for better sealing, spacing, and trim
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⏱️ VIDEO TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro: Metal Roof Install Begins 00:15 Why I Hired Pros: Safety, Speed & Value 00:37 Overview of Materials + Trim Delivery 01:10 Roof Edge & First Panel Setup 02:10 Screw Tips + Overhang for Drip Edge 02:33 Marking Screw Lines the Pro Way 03:01 Panel Cutting with DeWalt Metal Shears 04:00 Flashing, Bird Stop & Foam Closures 05:01 Upper Roof Panels Go On 05:36 Screw Placement & Panel Overlap Tips 06:34 Common Roof Overlap Mistake Explained 07:06 Drip Stop Info 08:08 Edge Detail + Precision Discussion 08:40 Trim, Flashing & Ridge Cap Install 09:09 Porch Roof Detail: Exposed Rafters 10:30 Ridge Foam + Final Trim Work 11:05 Final Thoughts + Cost Breakdown 11:45 What's Next: Siding, Concrete, Windows
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By: HomePro Hero Title: Pole Barn Build on a Budget | Installing a Metal Roof the Right Way (7) Sourced From: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZPCNcjOyME