How To Install Steel Roof Decking

Measure the length of the roof edge with a tape measure.

How to install steel roof decking.

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. Take your first sheet of. Use metal snips to cut flashing material. 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. Install gutters in valleys as needed. These will stop the entry of rain wind and pests. Use your 1 1 4.

The edging or eave flashing consists of metal strips that are used to cover the perimeter of the roof. This provides adequate sup port of rigid thermal insulation board. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it. Install metal flashing along the edge of the roof using a hammer and 1 2 inch roofing nails.

Always begin working at the point with the longest peak to eave distance. 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. Try to space the screws about 12 inches apart down the entire piece of metal.

Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel. Roof deck acts alone in transferring horizontal and vertical loads into the building frame. This is part 1 of a 6 part video series explaining how i installed a metal roof on my house. Add the metal panels.

Place the first screw. In this video i cover measuring the roof figuring the metal th. Roof deck rib openings are usually narrower than floor deck rib openings.