Sheet Roofing Installation

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Sheet roofing installation.

Most metal shingles will be attached to the roof using metal shingle. Allow for a minimum of 18. Always begin working at the point with the longest peak to eave distance. The exact type of fixings required will depend on the roofing sheet and purlin type either timber light steel or heavy steel however we recommend self drilling tek type screws with a 5 16th hex head for optimum performance.

Installing corrugated roofing 1. Take your first sheet. Snap a chalkline indicating the top of the next sheet roll it out along the line and drive nails as for the first sheet. Installing your roofing 1.

Most panels come up to 32 feet 9 8 m in length. Fixings used to attach roofing sheets to purlins having to be durable and able to withstand considerable wind pressures. Cut the panels to the desired length. Attach second sheet the next sheet overlaps the first by 4 inches or with some types of roll roofing enough to cover the area that is bare of mineral surfacing.

Work up from the initial row starting at the lower corner in a diagonal pattern staggering the shingles to prevent gaps. Lay the starter row of metal shingles at the drip edge and affix to the roof with metal roofing nails. Add the metal panels. Some panels have pre drilled holes.