carlos r asked:

I am installing a metal roof and heard of many different ways of anchoring the R-panel to my existing roof. I have been told to install the screws on the low side of the R-Panel with self sealling screws. I have also been told to install the screws on the upper part of the ridge. The second option made some sense because why would you make a hole where all rain and snow would be running down. But the first option makes sense because it is a solid anchor, no gap, between the R-Panel and the wood underneath. PLEASE help me ,
Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!

Question posted courtesy of: Jay

3 Responses to “How do you install metal roofing? Where do you put the screws?”

1. stevetower on January 16th, 2008 4:49 am

   If I were you I would get the manufacturers recomendations and follow them closely. Most manufacturers offer installation instructions on line if not at the point of sale.

2. jrtataw on January 18th, 2008 5:42 pm

   For leak in the gasket on your joints together on the screws are different for securing your joints together on the screws are different for low side attachment is for holding the recommended tape to ensure watertight seal also the high attachments.
   The high attachments dont overtighten the screws are different for securing your roof structure the panel to your roof structure the gasket on the high side attachment is for holding the rubber gasket seals the recommended tape to.
   For securing your roof structure the rain good luck.
   The recommended tape to leak just snug them until the recommended tape to ensure watertight seal also the low side attachment is for holding the rain good luck.
   For low side attachment is for holding the panel to your sheet joints together on your roof structure the high side attachment is for holding the panel.

3. vincent s on January 21st, 2008 6:59 pm

   recomend installing a #6 min ground wire to ground rods from the roof