Metal roofing resists rot is not susceptible to insect damage and is non combustible a boon in fire prone areas.
Put metal roof on shelterlogic.
One downside is that the metal sheets have a susceptibility to denting both in installation and during hailstorms.
If you segment the roof into a bunch of pie shapes though you can use other panels as well.
Choose your insulation type.
Screwing the metal on the ribs really stiffens up the structure so wind doesn t move it around anymore.
Rain water will run to the ends so i cut a 4 x12 piece of black plastic drain tubing length wise and snapped it on the end for a gutter.
Apply adhesive according to directions and place on walls and roof.
Space the screws about 12 in 30 cm apart down the entire piece of metal.
Use your neoprene washer head screws to secure the metal to the sheathing.
Take care the first piece is aligned precisely perpendicular square to the edge.
Foam boards are a common choice that won t break the bank.
Here s one way to install insulation.
Arrow roof strengthening kit our roof strengthening kit is easy to install and can be purchased as an added accessory with a new arrow building or bought later and installed in existing buildings.
Nov 4 2015 steel siding to shelter logic storage shed replaced canvas twice will last forever in wi.
After a windstorm ripped the canvas covering from my portable shelter i replaced it with corrugated steel roofing.
To make a truly round roof in metal you need eitehr tapered panels or some of the metal panels will work.
To prevent it sailing away with the next windstorm i anchored the frame to the ground with 3 8 spiral ground anchor screws.
Replace canvas roof with corrugated steel.
I put two drums under the gutter ends to collect rain water for the garden.
Measure length and height and cover with fireproof vapor barrier.
With the arrow roof strengthening kit you ll increase the roof strength by up to 50 which will help your shelter withstand heavy snow accumulation.
A corrugated metal roof is quieter than pvc when it rains.