Position the closure strips along the eave about one inch from the edge and stick them to the panels with butyl tape. Run a bead of sealant on top of the closure strip, then set your panel so it ...

I’m in the process of installing a metal roof over an outside deck. My rafters are in place, and now I’m getting ready to purchase and install my flashing and sheathing.

Question: I’m in the process of installing a metal roof over an outside deck. My rafters are in place, and now I’m getting ready to purchase and install my flashing and sheathing.

DEAR TIM: I’m in the process of installing a metal roof over an outside deck. My rafters are in place, and now I’m getting ready to purchase and install my flashing and sheathing.

Q: I'm installing a metal roof over a deck. My rafters are in place, and now I'm getting ready to purchase and install flashing and sheathing. I was planning on putting plywood over the rafters ...

Metal roofing like this can be applied directly over old asphalt shingles as long as the roof deck is free of sagging and waviness. Photo by Photo Steve Maxwell ...

The house at 271 Front St. in Lahaina survived a wildfire because of its metal roof, a lack of vegetation along its dripline, "and a lot of divine intervention," its owner says.

• Richard Nash, roof over porch at 13 Walnut St., $200. ... • Johnny Miller, install metal roof over existing layer for owner Tammy Carnicelli at 101 Franklin St., $19,000.