How To Install Ribbed Steel Roof Panel

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How to install ribbed steel roof panel.

This is part 1 of a 6 part video series explaining how i installed a metal roof on my house. To learn more about eave trim and cleat installation view our other how to videos. This guide must by read in its entirety before beginning installation. These instructions specifically focus on metal panel installation.

Allow for a minimum of 18 inches 46 cm if you need to lap to complete the run. 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. Some panels have pre drilled holes. Place the first screw.

5 rib roofing panels must be applied on a minimum roof pitch of 2 12 or greater. Most panels come up to 32 feet 9 8 m in length. This guide is supplied by fabral inc. For use by its customers and is intended to be a guide only.

Drive through the outside closure and the ribs of the panel beneath. Wear hearing and eye protection. Paint or prime cut edges to prevent rust. Angle grinder 1 x research source the fastest option.

If you watch the videos in this blog you will not have any problems. Today we will install an american building components sl 16 metal roofing panel. If you are learning about fastening metal roofing panels then the next step is to learn about trim and flashing. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it.

Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel. 5 outside closure install along upper edge of panels about 2 below the edge. Step 1 cut the panels to the desired length. Learn how to install our metal roof panels by watching the short video or reading the transcript below.

3 roofing panel install with lower edge overhanging eave edge by at least 1. 3 5 rib installation guidelines caution. Circular saw 2 x research source slower than angle grinder but follow same step 2 pre drill holes on the ridges. 4 panel wood screw space according to recommended fastening pattern and local codes.