How To Install Steel Roof Decking

This is part 1 of a 6 part video series explaining how i installed a metal roof on my house.

How to install steel roof decking.

Roof deck roof deck is not designed to act compositely with other materi als. Place them directly onto purlins that are attached to the roof trusses beginning on the outside edge. Install metal flashing along the edge of the roof using a hammer and 1 2 inch roofing nails. Roof deck rib openings are usually narrower than floor deck rib openings.

And for any exposed fasteners try to avoid over tightening them. This provides adequate sup port of rigid thermal insulation board. You will use metal roofing screws to secure the metal panels to the sheathing. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel.

In this video i cover measuring the roof figuring the metal th. The edging or eave flashing consists of metal strips that are used to cover the perimeter of the roof. Close or seal off the ends with a wood or plastic strip under the panel at each end. Add the metal panels.

Try to space the screws about 12 inches apart down the entire piece of metal. Take your first sheet of. Install gutters in valleys as needed. Place the first screw.

Apply several coats of wood stain to the wooden components fit 1 6 trims to add character to your shed. Always begin working at the point with the longest peak to eave distance. Use metal snips to cut flashing material. Roof deck acts alone in transferring horizontal and vertical loads into the building frame.

These will stop the entry of rain wind and pests. Moreover try to ensure that the screws are all aligned evenly. 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.