Installing Metal Roof Closures

Do this prior to the installation of the metal panels.

Installing metal roof closures.

Place the first screw. Things needed stepladder or extension ladder measuring tape 1 1 4 inch galvanized deck screws screw gun utility knife calking gun butyl caulking. Installation of panels roof pitch this style of metal roofing panels requires a certain degree of pitch to ensure proper water drainage. In this part i cover installing vented foam closures and the rid.

My roof is 10 12 pitch. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel. 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.

I am having metal roofing installed over my shingles. Place the closure strips along the entire length of the roof right at the edge but not so close that any of the strip hangs over the edge of the roof. At western states metal roofing being in the metal roofing industry has made us very knowledgable in what is needed for a successful installation. 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.

The edge of the closure should be 1 4 above the chalk line that is 1 4 toward the peak. Closure strip for metal roof return to installation. We offer all the accessories including foam closure strips you ll need to ensure you have a quality metal roof for years to come. Florida building code allows a minimum pitch of 2 12 for grand rib 3 panels as long.

The 29 gage rib pannels are being screwed into 1x4 yellow pine strips placed 24 inches apart. Upper panels with inside closures. This is part 6 of a 6 part video series explaining how i installed a metal roof on my house. One of those roofing components are foam closure strips.

Following steps a c below place outside closure strips or vented closure along the full length of the ridge on both sides of the roof.