Securing Metal Roof Panel Fasteners

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Securing metal roof panel fasteners.

If you are placing metal panels over an existing roof you still use purlins. Many metal roof and wall panels in fact rely upon the use of quality mechanical fasteners to secure components to a structure. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it. 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.

The purlins support the panels. The purlins not only give you something other than the existing roof to accept the roof panel fasteners they also create an airspace between the roof panels and the existing roof. Today we will install an american building components sl 16 metal roofing panel. Mechanical fasteners play a key role in the long term performance durability and efficacy of a metal roof or wall project.

These instructions specifically focus on metal panel installation. Learn how to install our metal roof panels by watching the short video or reading the transcript below.