How To Intall A Metal Ribbed Roof Panels

Just simple 3d animated digital instructions on how to install union s masterrib metal roof panels.

How to intall a metal ribbed roof panels.

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. Measure one panel width in from the roof edge. Use your neoprene washer head screws to secure the metal to the sheathing. No sales pitch or other fluff.

The screws that you will be using will have a rubber washer with a metal cap. Wear hearing and eye protection. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel. Space the screws about 12 in 30 cm apart down the entire piece of metal.

At this point chalk a line from ridge to eave. Step 1 cut the panels to the desired length. The rubber washer is just a bit smaller than the metal cap. Some panels have pre drilled holes.

Slide the edge up through the offset cleat so that it is fulling engaged and flush along the edge. 5 rib roofing panels must be applied on a minimum roof pitch of 2 12 or greater. 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 guide is supplied by fabral inc.

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. Circular saw 2 x research source slower than angle grinder but follow same step 2 pre drill holes on the ridges. Angle grinder 1 x research source the fastest option. 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.

Allow for a minimum of 18 inches 46 cm if you need to lap to complete the run. For use by its customers and is intended to be a guide only. This is part 1 of a 6 part video series explaining how i installed a metal roof on my house. This guide must by read in its entirety before beginning installation.

Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it. When you tighten the screw it s critical that you don t drive it too far. Masterrib is a 36 wide 5. Most panels come up to 32 feet 9 8 m in length.

3 5 rib installation guidelines caution. In this video i cover measuring the roof figuring the metal th. Paint or prime cut edges to prevent rust. Place the leading edge of the first panel along this line.