How to Install Corrugated Metal Siding

How to Install Corrugated Metal Siding
Written By
Jason Gillikin
Jason Gillikin
Published: Oct 7, 2009
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
2 minute read

Using a few tools, you can have your siding in place very quickly, giving you even more time to enjoy the durable, professional look that corrugated metal can provide.

Things You Will Need

  • Corrugated steel or aluminum siding
  • Siding nails
  • Corner edge pieces
  • Steel saw and tin snips (optional)
  1. Make sure the building frame is ready to accept corrugated metal siding. Any wiring or insulation should be tucked away and any foam boards or other barriers nailed into place.

  2. Place the first siding sheet in place. Begin at the bottom corner of one side of the structure. Nail the sheet into place using the holes pre-fabricated into the metal, or nail the sheets to the studs according to manufacturer instructions.

  3. Continue to add sheets. Install the lowest layer first along the side, then move up to the next layer. At the topmost layer, cut the sheets to the necessary height if necessary, before installing.

  4. Install the edging guards at each corner of the building. These guards protect the metal from being torn off and it protect individuals from getting cut.

  5. Place trim around windows and doors, and if necessary, seal the trim to avoid moisture leakage.

The Drip Cap

  • Corrugated metal siding is a fast and easy way to side a home, barn, or shed.
  • Begin at the bottom corner of one side of the structure.
  • At the topmost layer, cut the sheets to the necessary height if necessary, before installing.

Photo Credits

fotologic: flickr.com

fotologic: flickr.com

Jason Gillikin

Jason Gillikin is a copy editor and writer who specializes in health care, finance and consumer technology. His various degrees in the liberal arts have helped him craft narratives within corporate white papers, novellas and even…

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