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. If you need to install a steel roof hook the bottom of the first shingle into the bottom of the roof above the underlayment. At a guess i would place the strapping no further apart than 16. The gauge of the metal 24.

Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel. 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. This is not a complete install only basic install on a bungalow i. Question from june in new hampshire.

Art s sheet metal manufacturing sells products through a network of distributors including ferguson enterprises abc supply company and heating and cooling supply. You can use 1 inch nails for the installation of eave flashing. Gently tap the shingle with a hammer to make sure it s secure then nail the shingle into place. Next you are ready to install the metal roof.

Apparatuses and methods for fastening roofing straps and structural members to roofs. Hook the next shingle along the previous one and nail it into place then continue across the roof. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it. The company also offers drainage products and accessories such as gutter and leader straps roof and drop outlets scuppers and pitch pockets.

Should it be installed over the existing asphalt or strapping 2. 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. Standing double locking seam does this tend to sweat on top of asphalt shingles. 26 or 29 is a variable that must be considered as is the type of fastener and the pitch of the roof.