How To Intall A Metal Ribbed Roof Panels

Measure one panel width in from the roof edge.

How to intall a metal ribbed roof panels. No sales pitch or other fluff. At this point chalk a line from ridge to eave. 3 5 rib installation guidelines caution. Place the leading edge of the first panel along this line.

Take care the first piece is aligned precisely perpendicular square to the edge. In this video i cover measuring the roof figuring the metal th. Most panels come up to 32 feet 9 8 m in length. Wear hearing and eye protection.

Masterrib is a 36 wide 5. For use by its customers and is intended to be a guide only. Step 1 cut the panels to the desired length. Angle grinder 1 x research source the fastest option.

Allow for a minimum of 18 inches 46 cm if you need to lap to complete the run. Space the screws about 12 in 30 cm apart down the entire piece of metal. The screws that you will be using will have a rubber washer with a metal cap. 5 rib roofing panels must be applied on a minimum roof pitch of 2 12 or greater.

Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel. If yours do not. Some panels have pre drilled holes. Install metal panels or shingles 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.

This is part 1 of a 6 part video series explaining how i installed a metal roof on my house. It is extremely important that this panel be laid square to the eave and ridge so that the remaining panels will line up square on the roof frame. When you tighten the screw it s critical that you don t drive it too far. Use your neoprene washer head screws to secure the metal to the sheathing.

Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it. Now that we have put the one inch clip on the metal panel and cut the ribs back flush we can install the panel by clipping it into the offset cleat. Take your first sheet of metal and place it on the roof so that it overhangs the edge at least 3 4 in 1 9 cm. Paint or prime cut edges to prevent rust.

The rubber washer is just a bit smaller than the metal cap. Circular saw 2 x research source slower than angle grinder but follow same step 2 pre drill holes on the ridges. This guide must by read in its entirety before beginning installation. Just simple 3d animated digital instructions on how to install union s masterrib metal roof panels.