This is the traditional way of doing a standing seam roof which we ve been able to bring over to the hidden fastener snap lock model.
How to install hidden fastener metal roofing.
Fastener withdrawal the expanding and contracting of the metal roof over time is inevitable.
These instructions specifically focus on metal panel installation.
Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it.
This panel is made standard with 26 gauge steel but we can make this panel in 24 gauge or 22 gauge steel for an additional cost.
Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel.
Exposed fastener installation step 1.
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When you re installing a metal roofing panel the first thing that you want to do is make sure you re starting square.
The most common hidden fastener panel.
We will show you how to install these metal panels with both exposed fasteners and hidden fasteners.
How to install a metal roof today we will install an american building components sl 16 metal roofing panel.
It avoids the use of a cleat which is still a fantastic hidden fastener installation detail.
This piece allows us to hem the panel over the drip edge.
The panel used in this example is a 16 inch coverage panel with a nail flange.
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.