How To Use Roofing Bolts

Hold the drill driver with one hand and use it to place the tip of the screw 1 inch from the top end of the panel on the flat lip centered over roof joist on the end of the building.

How to use roofing bolts.

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. Install a magnetic driver bit of the requisite size for the heads of your metal roofing screws into a power drill. You must fit the tool to the fastener. Another common feature is an over sized dome beneath the head to encompass a larger washer.

Screws and fasteners have metal to wood and metal to metal applications. Place the first screw. Tek screws are used in metal to metal applications. You need an actual screw gun and not a drill or an impact driver.

Fasteners can also be colored to match the roof or wall panel. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel. Also called shoulder screws these screws are useful when thermal movement might distort the holes. Which socket to use is usually an installer s preference based on accessibility restrictions.

Set the drill s direction. Position the metal roofing into the desired location. How to install metal roof screws. Use the right fastener.

Hi lo threaded screws are used in metal to wood applications. Insert the head of a self tapping metal roofing screw into. Stainless steel screws should be used when screwing down aluminum metal roofs.