How To Install Fabral Metal Roofing

Also seal the opening between z bar flashing and ribs on each end of the z bar.

How to install fabral metal roofing.

Metal while far more durable can raise some concerns. This is part 5 of a 6 part video series explaining how i installed a metal roof on my house. Ideally suited for fabral standing seam roofs acfoam iii polyiso roof insulation can be used without a thermal barrier. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it.

Architects builders and homeowners are accustomed to shingled roofs. 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. At fabral we know that many people have questions about how metal roof and wall panel systems work. To accomplish this begin by installing the first sheet square with the eave and gable at the down wind end of the roof farthest away from the.

Make sure that the screws are all aligned evenly as you will be able to see them from the ground if they are. Load tables are available for all fabral panels. Use your neoprene washer head screws to secure the metal to the sheathing. Take a look through some of the commonly asked questions below.

These videos are a sample of the many training videos we have created to educate the users of our products on installation and use of our products. At fabral we believe in education and training as part of our fabralcore program. Easily integrated with a fabral metal roof system it reduces thermal conductivity and satisfies specification requirements across a wide range of roofing applications. Space the screws about 12 in 30 cm apart.

Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel. Contact fabral for additional information. For exposed fasteners avoid over tightening the fastener. Apply sealant to the back side of the closure near the ribs and over the flanges to seal gaps.

Use polyurethane sealant between the z bar flashing and the metal roofing panel.