How To Install Pro Rib Steel Roofing

To guard against wind damage at the eaves and for a neatly finished appearance gable trim is recommended.

How to install pro rib steel roofing.

Measure one panel width in from the roof edge. Cut the first rib off leaving of rib on the first roof sheet of roof steel. Another option is to install a or 7 8 lap stitch screw in the crown of the rib to secure the side lap. The roof panels are installed similar to the wall panels in layout.

To install the furring strips start by cutting them to size so they run from one end of the surface to the other. 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. They need to run in the opposite direction of the metal siding. Then nail them to the surface you re working on leaving 16 inches 41 cm between each strip.

3 5 rib installation guidelines caution. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel. Using screws fasten roof at top and bottom of the sheet in the flat next to each rib. This guide must by read in its entirety before beginning installation.

Make sure you install the furring strips horizontally and not vertically. At this point chalk a line from ridge to eave. 5 rib roofing panels must be applied on a minimum roof pitch of 2 12 or greater. Lay down the first roof steel panel squaring it with the mason line.

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. Metal roofing 101 diy steel roofing installation over shingles subscribe. This guide is supplied by fabral inc. To watch the entire series from the beginning click here.

For use by its customers and is intended to be a guide only. Butyl tape as shown below is recommended along panel side laps. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it. Install screws every 6 10 inches.