Fixing Metal Roof Cladding

Cutting sheets and flashings.

Fixing metal roof cladding.

All the information contained in our help guides are for reference only. Lifting metal roof panels. Laying of single skin and built up insulation systems. Roofing cladding steel frame housing general fasteners rivets and tool accessories fixing to timber and light metal zips fixing to timber type 17 fixing to metal teks.

The pitch of the roof should be chosen to maintain efficient rain water drainage. Modern galvanized steel or aluminum is resistant to rust and can easily last up to 100 years. Roofing cladding steel frame housing general fasteners rivets and tool accessories. Roof cladding box profile metal sheets corrugated metal sheets insulated roof cladding.

For lifting any roof sheets ensure you have sufficient numbers of people physically able to lift the roofing sheets but this depends on the length of the sheets you have ordered. Metal panels are much more durable than asphalt shingles so you won t need to repair or replace your roof as frequently. Pick metal roofing for greater durability. Fixing to timber and light metal zips zips are the recommended solution for softwood timbers and light weight metal battens up to 1 5mm thick.

Filling gaps at eaves and ridge. Fixing and securing sheets.