Metal Roof Construction Diagram

Metal roofing panels are slippery when wet dusty frosty or oily do not attempt to walk on a metal roof under these conditions.

Metal roof construction diagram.

Clean all metal particles off the roof to avoid oxidation stains. Galvanized steel which is created by using a soft layer of zinc to protect the inner layers is the most common type of steel roofing. Always be aware of your position on the roof relative to any roof openings roof edges co workers and penetrations. You will most likely have to order the roofing metal in the amount and color specific to your house.

This diagram shows how a metal roof is built including sheathing solid foam insulation wooden battens used for attachment metal roofing panels and installation of a skylight and solar panel. Our premium metal panels are ideal for your light gauge metal roofing and building needs. It is a waterproofing layer made of regular felt stacked above the solid. A horizontal timber or metal resting at the peak of the roof the rafters and trusses are connected to the ridge board for a cohesive framework.

Wear soft soled shoes to improve traction and to minimize damage to the paint finish. Our premium metal roofing panels are backed by a 40 year paint 30 year chalk and fade and 20 year limited warranty. For longer slopes and lower roof pitches contact fabral for other suitable profiles. Refer to the rain carrying table in this booklet for the maximum allowable panel length per slope that will provide adequate drainage.

A leaf blower works well for this. You will also need a large garbage can a jigsaw or power metal shear a staple gun a drill and assorted drill bits 1 inch roofing nails metal roofing screws and self drilling self sealing wood screws. Roof pitch the metal roofing panels shown in this manual require a min imum slope of 2 ʺ per foot to ensure proper drainage. 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.

Steel roofing can be costly but it is a lifetime investment. A composite decking made of solid materials it resembles real wood and particularly strong and stable for bearing heavy load.