On A Metal Roof Where Do You Put The Fastner

Do you want your metal roof to leak.

On a metal roof where do you put the fastner.

Absolute steel recommends using metal self tapping screws with thin washers that have been properly compressed to ensure a secure seal. The panel edges lap one another and the fastener goes through both layers of metal. When you re installing a metal roofing panel the first thing that you want to do is make sure you re starting square. Hang in there and we will explain this one to you in detail.

In this article we discuss. Exposed fastener installation step 1. The panel used in this example is a 16 inch coverage panel with a nail flange. Stainless steel screws should be used when screwing down aluminum metal roofs.

Use the right fastener. Metal roofing installation starts with fastening or screwing down the metal roof panels correctly. The fasteners are located in different locations for roofing and metal siding conditions. Hi lo threaded screws are used in metal to wood applications.

Over tightening and under tightening fasteners pre drilling screw holes using the right tools and chalk lines. Tek screws are used in metal to metal applications. We will show you how to install these metal panels with both exposed fasteners and hidden fasteners. Exposed fastener metal roofing is defined as a roofing system where the panels are fastened to the structure through the face of the metal and directly into the roof deck or framing below.

Proper metal roofing installation begins with the use of the right equipment starting with the screws used to anchor your panels or shingles to the structure.