Steel Roof Installation New Construction

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Steel roof installation new construction.

In this video i cover measuring the roof figuring the metal th. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it. Align the first metal roofing panel so that it overlaps the edging by 1 2 to 3 4 of an inch and is square to the roof line. Try to space the screws about 12 inches apart down the entire piece of metal.

Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel. Then cover the entire roof with a layer of insulation and secure it with a staple gun. Next use 1 inch nails to secure some metal edging to the perimeter of the roof. This is part 1 of a 6 part video series explaining how i installed a metal roof on my house.

Moreover try to ensure that the screws are all aligned evenly. In the beginning of metal roof construction and installation they were made up of corrugated galvanized steel. One of the first things to ensure a successful metal roof installation is to measure the roof length and slope correctly and precisely. You will use metal roofing screws to secure the metal panels to the sheathing.

Each panel should be cut to the exact size or there could be imprecise cuts and rough edges exposed to the elements leading to rust and roof coating failure. As time went on options such as a blended zinc aluminum and silicone coated steel were introduced as an alternative to the original galvanized steel mentioned earlier.