How To Install Steel Roof Decking

Always begin working at the point with the longest peak to eave distance.

How to install steel roof decking.

Use your 1 1 4. Add the metal panels. Install gutters in valleys as needed. You will use metal roofing screws to secure the metal panels to the sheathing.

And for any exposed fasteners try to avoid over tightening them. Place them directly onto purlins that are attached to the roof trusses beginning on the outside edge. Roof deck acts alone in transferring horizontal and vertical loads into the building frame. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel.

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. Apply several coats of wood stain to the wooden components fit 1 6 trims to add character to your shed. These will stop the entry of rain wind and pests. Roof deck rib openings are usually narrower than floor deck rib openings.

This provides adequate sup port of rigid thermal insulation board. The edging or eave flashing consists of metal strips that are used to cover the perimeter of the roof. Moreover try to ensure that the screws are all aligned evenly. Close or seal off the ends with a wood or plastic strip under the panel at each end.

Roof deck roof deck is not designed to act compositely with other materi als. Try to space the screws about 12 inches apart down the entire piece of metal. Measure the length of the roof edge with a tape measure. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it.

Use metal snips to cut flashing material. Install metal flashing along the edge of the roof using a hammer and 1 2 inch roofing nails. In this video i cover measuring the roof figuring the metal th.