Standing Seam Metal Roof Installation Instructions

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Standing seam metal roof installation instructions.

Rivet hip ridge flashing to top flange of zees at 18 inches on center both sides. Apply roofing paper over the roof sheathing then over each. Fasten with appropriate substrate fastener at minimum 4 fasteners per zee or 3 inches on center. Basic preparation for the job the most important thing about installing standing seam is to measure the roof.

Then remove the rest of the roof including all the shingles. Standing seam metal roof installation process. Each panel is laid vertically over roofing paper. First focus on removing the oldest shingles that are sticking out as well as any flashing or vents.

How to install a standing seam metal roof step 1. I prefer a hatchet but in some. This was the case on a. Secure each panel with clips.

Check out our install guides for our products at metal sales. Remove any nails sticking out and reposition any metal gutters so that water flows properly off the roof. We cover all the basics of metal roof installation. Necessary tools materials and supplies a roofing hatchet or a carpenter s hammer.

Sr2 standing seam roof panel. Ordering and applying trim the most common flashing for standing seam roofing is the ridge cap which is used at the. Install zee closures onto panels at both sides. Step by step instruction on how to install a standing seam metal roof.

Install additional sections of hip ridge flashings with minimum 4 inch end laps and tube sealant at laps. Use hip ridge flashing to locate correct position of zee closures. By andrew grace issue 272 january 2018. Snap first two to three inches of panel together and slide the panel tight against the eave trim or with the gap depending on the temperature.

Apply a row of tube sealant along back face of zee closure adjacent to panel legs. From underlayment venting layout. Place sealant over underlap rib before sliding hem over the eave trim. Installation of panels roof panels we require at least a 3 12 pitch for standing seam panels to ensure proper water drainage.

Snap the panels together and fasten along the opposite side and top of the panel.