How To Install Fabral Metal Roofing

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

How to install fabral metal roofing.

Take a look through some of the commonly asked questions below. At fabral we know that many people have questions about how metal roof and wall panel systems work. This is part 5 of a 6 part video series explaining how i installed a metal roof on my house. 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 line.

Architects builders and homeowners are accustomed to shingled roofs. Ideally suited for fabral standing seam roofs acfoam iii polyiso roof insulation can be used without a thermal barrier. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel. Apply sealant to the back side of the closure near the ribs and over the flanges to seal gaps.

Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it. Roofing panel sidelaps should face away from wind driven rain. To accomplish this begin by installing the first sheet square with the eave and gable at the down wind end of the roof farthest away from the. Make sure that the screws are all aligned evenly as you will be able to see them from the ground if they are.

At fabral we believe in education and training as part of our fabralcore program. These videos are a sample of the many training videos we have created to educate the users of our products on installation and use of our products. Contact fabral for additional information. Metal while far more durable can raise some concerns.

Use polyurethane sealant between the z bar flashing and the metal roofing panel. In this part i cover installing a metal roof boot installing a. Cal bulletin 721 re roofing with metal. For exposed fasteners avoid over tightening the fastener.

Also seal the opening between z bar flashing and ribs on each end of the z bar.