Metal Sheathing Roof

A strong resilient roof is a home s first line of defense when the roof deck is exposed to weather.

Metal sheathing roof.

An affordable option and easier to lay than shingles tin is the most commonly used type of metal roofing. Roof sheathing is the material that goes on top of your roofing structure including the trusses and beams that the roofing system is constructed on. Zip system roof assembly combines our revolutionary integrated sheathing and flashing tape or liquid flashing to provide a sealed roof for protection against moisture intrusion during construction or if high winds strip the roof covering away. Now there are metal shingles and panels that imitate materials like slate tile wood shake and even asphalt.

Secure the metal panel to the deck by drilling 1 1 2 inch galvanized metal screws through the peak of the rib in 12 inch to 16 inch intervals. The structural panels act as a diaphragm to transfer lateral loads at the plane of the roof to the walls. Begin on the left side of the roof working to the right. Whether you are looking to install a metal roof on a shed or a house it s important to know the difference in the various types of metal roofs available.

Get free shipping on qualified metal roofing or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department. Overlap the edge of the roof by 1 inch. Metal tile and shingle roofing may also be applied to solid sheathing. However metal roofing is surging in popularity as more aesthetic options become available.

Install the first metal panel on the low end of the roof square to the eave. The trusses and beams of the roof give the roof its initial pitch and structure and then the sheathing is applied so the actual underlayment and roof covering can be applied. Let s take a look at the most common types of metal roofs for houses.