How To Install A Metal Roof Panel Wall

Do this until the entire roof is covered.

How to install a metal roof panel wall.

Today we will install an american building components sl 16 metal roofing panel. If you are installing over an existing surface mark the studs with a pencil before installing panels. Installation of panels roof pitch this style of metal roofing panels requires a certain degree of pitch to ensure proper water drainage. Learn how to install our metal roof panels by watching the short video or reading the transcript below.

Continue installing the metal panels making sure that the edges overlap at least 1 in 2 5 cm or as required with the adjacent panel. Beginning at the outside edge of your roof place each panel directly onto the purlins that are attached to the roof trusses. Panels can be installed directly to studs or on top of an existing sub surface such as plywood or drywall. The good news is that there are many different solutions in terms of installing metal roofing panels including tin aluminum and steel.

These instructions specifically focus on metal panel installation. Install metal panels with ease. Florida building code allows a minimum pitch of 2 12 for grand rib 3 panels as long as lap screws and sealant are applied to the laps to prevent water from siphoning over the ribs see fig. If you feel the need for sealants lay a bead of 100 silicone or adhesive silicone before laying the sheet down and make sure the bead is towards the edge of the.

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. As well homeowners can choose from an array of colors textures and. I m going to mark the z trim cut it and install it so that we can install the end wall trim using stitch screws. To install corrugated roofing start by cutting your panels to length with an angle grinder.

To learn more about eave trim and cleat installation view our other how to videos. The cutting of the z trim is straight forward. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it. You can see my pencil marks where i ve had it up on the roof and i ve made the measures to fit in between the panel and the gable trim.