Strapping A Roof For Steel

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Strapping a roof for steel.

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. 26 or 29 is a variable that must be considered as is the type of fastener and the pitch of the roof. Question from june in new hampshire. Standing double locking seam does this tend to sweat on top of asphalt shingles.

Apparatuses and methods for fastening roofing straps and structural members to roofs. The gauge of the metal 24. The eave flashing or edging is just the steel metal strips used to cover the entire perimeter of the roof. Should it be installed over the existing asphalt or strapping 2.

Hook the next shingle along the previous one and nail it into place then continue across the roof. We are in the process of contacting contractors regarding the installation of a metal roof on our home and with each contractor that comes to the house we are getting more and more confused. If you need to install a steel roof hook the bottom of the first shingle into the bottom of the roof above the underlayment. Gently tap the shingle with a hammer to make sure it s secure then nail the shingle into place.

You are essentially sealing off the metal roof with this flashing and you need to make sure that is securely fastened. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it. This is not a complete install only basic install on a bungalow i. Next you are ready to install the metal roof.

Art s sheet metal manufacturing sells products through a network of distributors including ferguson enterprises abc supply company and heating and cooling supply. At a guess i would place the strapping no further apart than 16. In this video i m installing some metal roofing over an existing ash fault shingled roof. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel.