Installing Metal Roof Closures

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.

Installing metal roof closures.

Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel. Do this prior to the installation of the metal panels. 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. At western states metal roofing being in the metal roofing industry has made us very knowledgable in what is needed for a successful installation.

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. This is part 6 of a 6 part video series explaining how i installed a metal roof on my house. Installation of panels roof pitch this style of metal roofing panels requires a certain degree of pitch to ensure proper water drainage. Steps a c give one common method for installing closures.

My roof is 10 12 pitch. The edge of the closure should be 1 4 above the chalk line that is 1 4 toward the peak. Florida building code allows a minimum pitch of 2 12 for grand rib 3 panels as long. My roofer told me that he was applying the closure strip at the top of the ends.

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. We offer all the accessories including foam closure strips you ll need to ensure you have a quality metal roof for years to come. Apply the closure strips to the wooden roof decking. Things needed stepladder or extension ladder measuring tape 1 1 4 inch galvanized deck screws screw gun utility knife calking gun butyl caulking.

In this part i cover installing vented foam closures and the rid. Upper panels with inside closures. The 29 gage rib pannels are being screwed into 1x4 yellow pine strips placed 24 inches apart. Closure strip for metal roof return to installation.

Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it.