Framing For A Steel Roof

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Framing for a steel roof.

Roof pitch the metal roofing panels shown in this manual require a mini mum slope of 2 per foot to ensure proper drainage. Line up the square with the plumb line then rotate it 180 degrees realigning the square on the other side of the. These members may be individual pieces of wood formed steel or truss like members built from multiple individual pieces. You should be able.

16 gauge purlins to secure the metal roof panels. While you re at it some carpenters. Start by marking the plumb line the horizontal line that marks where the wall will meet the rafter. Measure your seat cuts.

For longer slopes and lower roof pitches contact fabral for other suitable profiles. 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. Place the first screw. Refer to the rain carrying table in this booklet for the maximum allowable panel length per slope that will provide adequate drainage.

The open frame substrate uses wood or metal framing members such as bar joists or min. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it.