Strapping A Roof For Steel

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Strapping a roof for steel.

The company also offers drainage products and accessories such as gutter and leader straps roof and drop outlets scuppers and pitch pockets. This is not a complete install only basic install on a bungalow i. 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. Should it be installed over the existing asphalt or strapping 2.

You are essentially sealing off the metal roof with this flashing and you need to make sure that is securely fastened. Strap mount for solar panels. The gauge of the metal 24. In this video i m installing some metal roofing over an existing ash fault shingled roof.

Gently tap the shingle with a hammer to make sure it s secure then nail the shingle into place. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel. You can use 1 inch nails for the installation of eave flashing. If you need to install a steel roof hook the bottom of the first shingle into the bottom of the roof above the underlayment.

Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it. Question from june in new hampshire. Hook the next shingle along the previous one and nail it into place then continue across the roof. 26 or 29 is a variable that must be considered as is the type of fastener and the pitch of the roof.

Apparatuses and methods for fastening roofing straps and structural members to roofs. Standing double locking seam does this tend to sweat on top of asphalt shingles. Spacing of furring strips for metal roof when installing a metal roof over an existing roof insulate the spaces between the wood strips with rigid insulation to prevent condensation before. 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.