How To Join Roof Metal Panels To Porch Metal Panels

Learn how to install our metal roof panels by watching the short video or reading the transcript below.

How to join roof metal panels to porch metal panels.

Always begin working at the point with the longest peak to eave distance. If you haven t already bought your metal roofing panels you can save 15 to 50 by purchasing directly from the manufacturer. No sales pitch or other fluff. If you re reading this blog then you have either purchased metal roofing or will be buying soon.

Overlap the edge of the roof by 1 inch. In many cases it makes sense to remove an old or dilapidated roof and install a metal roof that is better able to withstand the elements. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it. Below you can explore the tools needed as well as the steps that need to be taken to ensure a great end project when installing your fiberglass roofing 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 line. The purlins not only give you something other than the existing roof to accept the roof panel fasteners they also create an airspace between the roof panels and the existing roof. Save money on your metal roofing panels. These instructions specifically focus on metal panel installation.

Just simple 3d animated digital instructions on how to install union s masterrib metal roof panels. If you are placing metal panels over an existing roof you still use purlins. The purlins support the panels. The good news is that there are many different solutions in terms of installing metal roofing panels including tin aluminum and steel.

Secure the metal panel to the deck by drilling 1 1 2 inch galvanized metal screws through the peak of the rib in 12 inch to 16 inch intervals. Take care the first piece is aligned precisely perpendicular square to the edge. Masterrib is a 36 wide 5. Today we will install an american building components sl 16 metal roofing panel.

Take your first sheet of metal and place it on the roof so that it overhangs the edge at least 3 4 in 1 9 cm. To learn more about eave trim and cleat installation view our other how to videos. Installing fiberglass roofing panels is not that much different than installing metal roof sheets however there are differences that are there. Install the first metal panel on the low end of the roof square to the eave.

Add the metal panels.