How To Attach Metal Roofing Panels

Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel.

How to attach metal roofing panels.

This means that the screw will drill its own hole through the metal roofing panel and into the metal or wood substrate. Space the screws about 12 in 30 cm apart. For exposed fasteners avoid over tightening the fastener. Place the first screw.

Make sure that the screws are all aligned evenly as you will be able to see them from the ground if they are. Hidden fastener installation step 1. Bend panel edge we will prepare the end of this panel by cutting up one inch on either side folding under and. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it.

Install offset cleat install the offset cleat along the eave and then you are ready to install the metal. If you asked two installers whether they pre drill metal roofing sheets prior to installation you would likely get two completely different answers. 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. No sales pitch or other fluff.

Use your neoprene washer head screws to secure the metal to the sheathing.