Not Just For Commercial Anymore: Residential Metal RoofingFor installing metal roofing you should follow the manufacturer’s guidelines. However there are some basic tips you should always keep in mind. Minimum roof pitch, roof and trim application and trimming and cutting are just a few of the categories you should pay close attention to. The roof pitch should probably be at least 2/12 (two inches of rise for every 12 inches of horizontal run) to consider using metal roofing. For all roof pitches less than 4/12 you should use both lap screws and sealant to the lap of each panel. The lap is simply the portion of the panel that overlaps the adjacent panel. This is recommended to insure that water flows down and off the roof and does not seep under the panels. Installing metal roofing should always begin at the gable end of the roof that is on the opposite side of where wind driven rain normally hits your home. By adhering to this rule there is less likelihood that rain will find its way under the laps. The overlapped portion will be protected in this manner. The exact placement of the first sheetl is crucial as well. Its edges should be square to the ridge and the eave so that the subsequent panels will follow a straight line along both the ridge and the eave. You should also make sure that when you are in the midst of installing metal roofing, you create a slight overhang beyond the eaves so that water drips off the edge of the roof and not onto the building itself. If your building has gutters, this overhang can be as little as one inch. Otherwise, the overhang should be two to three inches in length. Special tools like hand shears or nibblers are generally recommended to cut the metal panels. Shears are generally the safest because nibblers and saws might burn the painted surface of the panels. After cutting, regardless of the tools you use, be sure to brush off all particles so as to avoid future rust stains. Don’t skimp on roofing supplies either. No matter whether you are using corrugated fiberglass roofing, cedar shingles, or asphalt materials, the same basic rules of good workmanship apply. Installing metal roofing should be done patiently and methodically so that your building is not only attractive, but thoroughly protected. Finally, if all of this seems overwhelming, you should consider seeking help from roofing contractors to get the job done. At any rate, the above installation tips will serve as a check system to insure that you or the roofer installs your roof correctly. |
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