The purpose of the purlins is to provide a solid foundation for the metal roofing panels and trim to be screwed to.
Nailing pattern for galvalume metal roof.
This advisory is applicable to residential and commercial industrial buildings.
For this reason galvalume steel is used most commonly in rather simple metal roof styles such as standing seam because there isn t quite as much bending in the metal.
Purlins are non pressure treated 1 x 4 x 12 lumber that is installed on to the roof in a specific layout pattern and screw pattern.
Screw patterns roof walls 403 279 2766 9 36 overlap underlap tr 36 8 32 tsm 32 36 1 36 12 pbr panel 6 md 36 5 8 bottom edge screw pattern apply to every profile except for md36 1 screw beside every rib.
The correct way to fasten steel panels with nails is to drive the nail through the top of the rib so the washer is compressed securely against the metal.
Metal roof systems in high wind regions april 2009 page 1 of 5 purpose.
Nail available for steel panels when screws are not desired.
The roofing is manufactured in panels that.
Nail placement must be in the ribs for roofing applications to minimize the potential for roof leaks.
We do recommend it however.
If crawling around on a metal roof in the hot sun does.
Installing wood stripping under a tin roof.
Apply the sherwin williams paint and primer to a galvanized roof with a paintbrush or a roller specifically designed for corrugated metal.
Nail placement must be in the ribs for roofing ap plications to minimize the potential for roof leaks.
Metal roofing installation guide mighty rib pbr r panel regardless of whether your roofing project is a new installation or a re roof and whether your building is residential commercial or agricultural our metal roofing panels and paint systems have been created to exceed your requirements and expectations.
Do all roofing projects require purlins.
Tin roofing also known as metal roofing is considered more durable than composition or wood shingles.
Because galvalume steel is more corrosion resistant than galvanized it is sometimes installed unpainted or with a low cost acrylic clear coat.