How To Install Metal Hip Roof

We re going to install it using z trim and you have the option of using either pop rivets for a hidden fastener application or you can use stitch screws.

How to install metal hip roof.

Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it. Space the screws about 12 in 30 cm apart. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel. This is a 6 12 pitch roof but a hip cap for a 6 12 is not going to be as tight as a ridge cap for a 6 12 so you wouldn t want to use your hip trim on the ridge cap.

Otherwise when you start putting all the screws in it s going to pull and fight creating some waves all the way down. Now that we ve installed panel on both sides of the hip we can install the hip cap. Depending on the size of the roof most hip roofs will have 4 6 short jack rafters that are spaced out every 20 inches 51 cm between the hip rafters and the king common rafters. Nail the jack rafters to the hip rafters and secure them to the walls.

For exposed fasteners avoid over tightening the fastener. Make sure that the screws are all aligned evenly as you will be able to see them from the ground if they are.