How To Install Fabral Metal Roofing

Metal while far more durable can raise some concerns.

How to install fabral metal roofing.

At fabral we believe in education and training as part of our fabralcore program. Architects builders and homeowners are accustomed to shingled roofs. This is part 5 of a 6 part video series explaining how i installed a metal roof on my house. Also seal the opening between z bar flashing and ribs on each end of the z bar.

Easily integrated with a fabral metal roof system it reduces thermal conductivity and satisfies specification requirements across a wide range of roofing applications. These videos are a sample of the many training videos we have created to educate the users of our products on installation and use of our products. In this part i cover installing a metal roof boot installing a. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel.

Make sure that the screws are all aligned evenly as you will be able to see them from the ground if they are. To accomplish this begin by installing the first sheet square with the eave and gable at the down wind end of the roof farthest away from the. Use polyurethane sealant between the z bar flashing and the metal roofing panel. Cal bulletin 721 re roofing with metal.

Load tables are available for all fabral panels. 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 line. Roofing panel sidelaps should face away from wind driven rain. For exposed fasteners avoid over tightening the fastener.

Apply sealant to the back side of the closure near the ribs and over the flanges to seal gaps. Use your neoprene washer head screws to secure the metal to the sheathing. Space the screws about 12 in 30 cm apart. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it.

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