And for any exposed fasteners try to avoid over tightening them.
How to install metal roofing on hip roof.
I am installing a metal hip roof and am concerned about the possibility of leakage around the hip caps seams.
We re going to install it using z trim and you have the option of using either pop rivets for a hidden fastener application or you can use stitch screws.
Space the screws about 12 in 30 cm apart down the entire piece of metal.
Take care the first piece is aligned precisely perpendicular square to the edge.
Learn more about the installation of hip caps by watching the short video or reading the transcript below.
Make sure you use tin snips not a saw.
All you have to do is install the sections interlocking each one and screwing it down with sealed screw then your done.
The ridge cap covers the seams but leaves gaps underneath due to the ridged profile of the roofing.
Try to space the screws about 12 inches apart down the entire piece of metal.
In this video i m installing some metal roofing over an existing ash fault shingled roof.
Moreover try to ensure that the screws are all aligned evenly.
Take your first sheet of metal and place it on the roof so that it overhangs the edge at least 3 4 in 1 9 cm.
The good thing about hips in contrast to valleys is that water runs away from rather than toward them.
Use your neoprene washer head screws to secure the metal to the sheathing.
Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel.
Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it.
What can i do to seal these gaps.
You will use metal roofing screws to secure the metal panels to the sheathing.
Also since most standing seam roofs installed are made out of steel the granular surface of asphalt shingles will rub against underside of the metal roofing panels and thus will likely scratch through the paint and galvanized layer which could cause metal panels to rust from underneath.
Shingles are a pain in the and i.
This is not a complete install only basic install on a bungalow i.
Now that we ve installed panel on both sides of the hip we can install the hip cap.