The roof panels are installed similar to the wall panels in layout.
Pro rib steel roofing purlin spacing.
Purlins are non pressure treated 1 x 4 x 12 lumber that is installed on to the roof in a specific layout pattern and screw pattern.
Roof sheathing consists of premium pro rib steel panels attached to the top edge of roof purlins in accordance with manufacturer s specifications or as shown on design drawings.
Maximum purlin spacing for roof 5 on center option 1.
We do recommend it however.
Place the first screw about 7 inches from the bottom and each subsequent screw about 18 to 24 inches apart along the vertical run.
Use 5 purlin spacing maximum install panels note.
For 2 x 4 purlins use 9 x 1 woodfast screws fastener spacing panel screws per lineal foot of roofing 12 4 5 18 3 0.
Grand rib 3 style metal roofing can be separated from the moisture barrier by minimum nominal 1 x3 yellow pine battens spaced on maximum 24 centers or according to asce calculations where applicable.
Install panels direct ly to wooden framing.
Since direct contact between pressure treated lumber and metal roofing must be avoided in order to prevent potential corrosion.
Using screws fasten roof at top and bottom of the sheet in the flat next to each rib.
Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel.
Do all roofing projects require purlins.
Lay down the first roof steel panel squaring it with the mason line.
For solid decking use 14 x 1 mp screws.
The purpose of the purlins is to provide a solid foundation for the metal roofing panels and trim to be screwed to.
Purlin spacing is dependent on profile of the metal and gauge plus snow and wind load plus what the rafters are designed to carry.
Without a set of blueprints with a pe s seal you have no option but to follow the inspectors gig.
Nominal thickness of 0180 g 100 galvanized coating plus zinc phosphate per astm 653.
403 279 2766 skylight chimney cut opening in roof panel.
At bottom of opening slit panels or.
Quantity will vary based on spacing of fastener rows.
The washer under the screw head should seal to the surface of the panel without bulging or shifting.
Fyi we run purlins on 3 5 feet on center depending on size of purlin.
Secure the screws but do not overtighten.
Suggested line spacing is one foot beyond 3 panels wide or about 10 feet.
Install panels on solid decking install plywood deck.
Keep metal roofing back 3 inches.
This option not recom mended for roofing a heated space with no insulation or vapor barrier.
Rib of roof panel with screws on every rib along both sides of rib.
Premium pro rib steel panel substrate shall be.
Check for square by measuring the distance from the installed panel edge to the chalk line at both the eave and ridge.
All intermediate fasteners can be.
