Framing For A Sheet Metal Roof

Open framing substrates the open frame substrate uses wood or metal framing members such as bar joists or min.

Framing for a sheet metal roof.

Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it. The sheet steel is then passed through rollers to give it shape and stiffness. Experienced do it yourselfers can use a nail gun with 8d nail clips instead of a hammer and nails. Use a tool belt that has a hammer loop to hold nails a measuring tape chalk line and a hammer when installing the wood.

The standard fastening pattern is permitted over the rest of the sheet. Framing a roof is the last step in framing new construction. It then goes through a painting coating process to give it colour and protection from the elements. The two main types of substrates used with metal roofing systems are open framing and solid substrates composite or plywood.

When installing a metal roof over an existing roof before installing the. 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. When installing the metal panels shown in this booklet over a curved arch the.

The sheet steel to form the panels is delivered to the roofing factory in a pre galvanised coil. 16 gauge purlins to secure the metal roof panels.