In alt.home.repair, on Thu, 8 Apr 2021 10:15:35 -0700 (PDT), TimR
wrote:

On Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 9:46:08 AM UTC-4, trader_4 wrote:
That's how mine are done. To repair, if you have the tools and it was riveted
I'd do that. No tools and it was riveted you can use sheet metal screws.
Just crimped on, then just use silicone sealant, which needs to be applied
anyway to make it water tight.

I can't remember why I bought my pop riveter (blind riveter.) I haven't used it that often but it does come in handy once in a while.

There is one huge advantage over sheet metal screws. You put the pin in the riveter, climb the ladder, insert and squeeze, and you're done.

With a sheet metal self tapper, you climb the ladder with a screwdriver and the screw, fiddle around getting it lined up
and the screwdriver tip on it, start to turn and it squirts out and falls in the bushes.

And as it falls, you reach for it, you lunge for it, and you fall off
the ladder. From now on you have to pay someone to go up the ladder
for you.

So you go back down the ladder, look for ten minutes, give up and get a new screw. This time you'll be more careful. Maybe.

This evening I wore my slippers outside of the house and caught them on
the only step leading into my front door, becaue they're longer than my
shoes. Fell on my knees and face. It's a dangerous world.