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How to install pro rib steel roofing.
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5 rib roofing panels must be applied on a minimum roof pitch of 2 12 or greater.
Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel.
Cut the first rib off leaving of rib on the first roof sheet of roof steel.
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To guard against wind damage at the eaves and for a neatly finished appearance gable trim is recommended.
Lay down the first roof steel panel squaring it with the mason line.
Butyl tape as shown below is recommended along panel side laps.
To install the furring strips start by cutting them to size so they run from one end of the surface to the other.
At this point chalk a line from ridge to eave.
Install screws every 6 10 inches.
All intermediate fasteners can be.
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.
Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it.
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The roof panels are installed similar to the wall panels in layout.
Measure one panel width in from the roof edge.
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Then nail them to the surface you re working on leaving 16 inches 41 cm between each strip.
Place the leading edge of the first panel along this line.
Make sure you install the furring strips horizontally and not vertically.
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Place the first screw.
Another option is to install a or 7 8 lap stitch screw in the crown of the rib to secure the side lap.