How To Install Roof Panels

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.

How to install roof panels. Metal roofing is also available in the form of shingles. Screw the new panel in place as described. Continue adding panels until the roof is covered. Along the fastening strip of the sl16 always use the pancake head fastener.

On the roof lay out the locations of the stanchions that will support the solar panels. The silicone will spread and adhere creating a seal. Make sure the panel is square to the eave of the roof so that all of panels installed afterwards are straight. Next put a screw into the fastening strip to keep it steady before installing the screws along the face.

Install the panel so that the short lip overlaps the large lip. To install corrugated roofing start by cutting your panels to length with an angle grinder. Next pre drill holes on the end and side ridges of the panels spacing the holes 6 to 8 inches apart. You may need to cut panels to fit angles using a circular saw with a metal saw blade.

Also be sure the stanchion flashing fits beneath the roof shingles to prevent leaks. Take your first panel and set it on the roof in the area that you will be placing them. Do this until the entire roof is covered. Beginning at the outside edge of your roof place each panel directly onto the purlins that are attached to the roof trusses.

Step 3 drill the holes now you can take out your drill and drill bit and start drilling the needed holes. You will want to make sure that the curve on the panels is flush over the moldings you have just secured into place with your galvanized screws.