• Workers need special tools to apply sheet metal roofing.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images
  
  People can choose from many different types of roofing materials, but when it comes to barns and outbuildings many choose to use sheet metal roofing because it's inexpensive and durable. When installed properly, this cheap roofing keeps rain and snow out and provides protection for items inside the building.
  
  

Drill

• One important piece of equipment will be a battery-powered or electric drill that has the power to drive push metal screws through the sheet metal. While cutting snips and bending tools get a lot of attention, without a drill that's strong enough to do the job, there isn't much point to having the rest. These drills must handle the larger and tougher sheet metal screws.
  
  

Cutting Snips

• Cutting snips come in many types for the do-it-yourselfer. These snips trim excess metal when the remaining sheets are too large for the amount of area that still needs covering. The snips allow for the perfect fit at corners or at any point where the roof changes shape or several edges meet. Snipping the existing pieces of sheet metal to a more appropriate size makes this roofing a more viable option.
  
  

Sheet Metal Screws

• People who work with sheet metal frequently know a major difference exists between regular metal screws and sheet metal screws. The latter are designed to be large, long and strong to hold the metal in place under challenging conditions. The proper screws are essential to any sheet metal roofing job.