Strapping Under Metal Roof

Experienced do it yourselfers can use a nail gun with 8d nail clips instead of a hammer and nails.

Strapping under metal roof.

When installing a metal roof over an existing roof before installing the. At a guess i would place the strapping no further apart than 16. Question from june in new hampshire. One installs wood strapping on top of existing asphalt shingles then screws nails metal shingles to the strapping.

Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it. Place the first screw. Should it be installed over the existing asphalt or strapping 2. For many applications a layer of plywood underneath your metal roofing is an unnecessary expense.

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 the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel. Standing double locking seam does this tend to sweat on top of asphalt shingles. The gauge of the metal 24.

Use a tool belt that has a hammer loop to hold nails a measuring tape chalk line and a hammer when installing the wood. In the local area london on the two metal roofing companies i have talked to so far have two different approaches to installing metal roofs. 26 or 29 is a variable that must be considered as is the type of fastener and the pitch of the roof. Long term in service roof performance can be affected by several important factors including.

We are in the process of contacting contractors regarding the installation of a metal roof on our home and with each contractor that comes to the house we are getting more and more confused.