Installing Metal Roof Panel

Just simple 3d animated digital instructions on how to install union s masterrib metal roof panels.

Installing metal roof panel.

Take your first sheet of metal and place it on the roof so that it overhangs the edge at least 3 4 in 1 9 cm. Measure one panel width in from the roof edge. Add the metal panels. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it.

The roofing felt will lay horizontally along the plywood deck of the roof. At this point chalk a line from ridge to eave. In this video i cover measuring the roof figuring the metal th. Masterrib is a 36 wide 5.

Always begin working at the point with the longest peak to eave distance. If you are installing a metal roof on a structure like a patio cover you may not need this insulation layer. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel. This is part 1 of a 6 part video series explaining how i installed a metal roof on my house.

Now we can install our roof panels. Make sure the panel is square to the eave of the roof so that all of panels installed afterwards are straight. No sales pitch or other fluff. This is not a complete install only basic install on a bungalow i.

Install metal panels or shingles 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. Along the fastening strip of the sl16 always use the pancake head fastener. Take care the first piece is aligned precisely perpendicular square to the edge. If you are thinking about how to install a metal roof you will first need to gather together all the necessary supplies remove your old roof and then install a layer of insulation and the new roof.

It is extremely important that this panel be laid square to the eave and ridge so that the remaining panels will line up square on the roof frame. Instead you can just secure the metal roof directly to the wooden beams cut the roofing felt to fit with a utility knife. Next put a screw into the fastening strip to keep it steady before installing the screws along the face.