Framing For A Steel Roof

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Framing for a steel roof.

This allows the panels to be securely attached to the rafters for maximum stability. You should be able. 16 gauge purlins to secure the metal roof panels. Line up the square with the plumb line then rotate it 180 degrees realigning the square on the other side of the.

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. Start by marking the plumb line the horizontal line that marks where the wall will meet the rafter. These members may be individual pieces of wood formed steel or truss like members built from multiple individual pieces. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel.

For longer slopes and lower roof pitches contact fabral for other suitable profiles. In some cases however the exact spacing of the rafters doesn t matter if the roof has other means of supporting the metal panels. Roof pitch the metal roofing panels shown in this manual require a mini mum slope of 2 per foot to ensure proper drainage. The open frame substrate uses wood or metal framing members such as bar joists or min.

Measure your seat cuts. Place the first screw. While you re at it some carpenters.