How To Intall A Metal Ribbed Roof

When you are finished with the installation you will have a beautiful metal roof that completely protects your home from the elements.

How to intall a metal ribbed roof.

The eight step installation instructions below will show you how to install metal roofing panels as a weekend diy project for your home. To install corrugated roofing start by cutting your panels to length with an angle grinder. You want to tighten the washer so that it spreads to the edge of the metal cap and not past the metal cap. Place the first screw.

This is part 1 of a 6 part video series explaining how i installed a metal roof on my house. When you tighten the screw it s critical that you don t drive it too far. These instructions specifically focus on metal panel installation. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it.

Next pre drill holes on the end and side ridges of the panels spacing the holes 6 to 8 inches apart. This method may be faster but it has some drawbacks. The rubber washer is just a bit smaller than the metal cap. Just simple 3d animated digital instructions on how to install union s masterrib metal roof panels.

Masterrib is a 36 wide 5. The screws that you will be using will have a rubber washer with a metal cap. Beginning at the outside edge of your roof place each panel directly onto the purlins that are attached to the roof trusses. Today we will install an american building components sl 16 metal roofing panel.

A good metal roof starts with the right materials. Learn how to install our metal roof panels by watching the short video or reading the transcript below. If you must climb onto the roof to measure the space be. Electric drill used to drill holes such as those required for pop rivet installation.

Some installers prefer using a circular saw with a metal cutting abrasive blade. Always try to measure from the ground first in order to keep yourself safe. Before you can begin to update your roof you will have to get an accurate. Measure the length width and rise of one section your roof.

No sales pitch or other fluff. Electric nibblers or metal shears used for general metal cutting such as cutting the panels in hip and valley areas. To learn more about eave trim and cleat installation view our other how to videos.