How To Install Pro Rib Steel Roofing

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How to install pro rib steel roofing.

This guide must by read in its entirety before beginning installation. Place the first screw. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it. Then nail them to the surface you re working on leaving 16 inches 41 cm between each strip.

Make sure you install the furring strips horizontally and not vertically. Place the leading edge of the first panel along this line. To guard against wind damage at the eaves and for a neatly finished appearance gable trim is recommended. All intermediate fasteners can be.

Another option is to install a or 7 8 lap stitch screw in the crown of the rib to secure the side lap. For use by its customers and is intended to be a guide only. Measure one panel width in from the roof edge. Install screws every 6 10 inches.

They need to run in the opposite direction of the metal siding. Lay down the first roof steel panel squaring it with the mason line. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel. 5 rib roofing panels must be applied on a minimum roof pitch of 2 12 or greater.

Using screws fasten roof at top and bottom of the sheet in the flat next to each rib. To watch the entire series from the beginning click here. 3 5 rib installation guidelines caution. The roof panels are installed similar to the wall panels in layout.

Metal roofing 101 diy steel roofing installation over shingles subscribe. Cut the first rib off leaving of rib on the first roof sheet of roof steel. At this point chalk a line from ridge to eave. Butyl tape as shown below is recommended along panel side laps.