How To Install Gable End Trim On Metal Roof

Together with metal roofing panels gable trim reduces the chance of water leaking through ceilings.

How to install gable end trim on metal roof.

There are two finish details on the gable trim that we are going to show. We would suggest that you read the manufacturers installation guide prior to installation of gable flashing on a. Masterrib is a 36 wide 5. If you want a clean looking and weather tight roof then you will need gable trim.

Resulting in a uniform edge rake trim terminates the roof panel at the end of the roof to the gable end wall panel. With the end wall flashing in place i use stitch screws to attach it to the z trim and to the gable trim. One is the detail that takes place at the corner at the eave and the other is the finish detail that takes place at the peak. We are ready to install the gable trim using pop rivets with tape seal in between the gable trim and the z.

I m going to install one between each panel directly in the center. Rake trim can be flat with no overhang or it can overhang the gable end like an eave. It is cut angled and folded onto the roof line and fasteners usually evenly spaced between 12 and 24 inches apart set it in place.