How To Install Aluminum Roof Panels

Next pre drill holes on the end and side ridges of the panels spacing the holes 6 to 8 inches apart.

How to install aluminum roof panels. The good news is that there are many different solutions in terms of installing metal roofing panels including tin aluminum and steel. Beginning at the outside edge of your roof place each panel directly onto the purlins that are attached to the roof trusses. Do this until the entire roof is covered. Today we will install an american building components sl 16 metal roofing panel.

Continue installing the metal panels making sure that the edges overlap at least 1 in 2 5 cm or as required with the adjacent panel. 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. In many cases it makes sense to remove an old or dilapidated roof and install a metal roof that is better able to withstand the elements. Learn how to install our metal roof panels by watching the short video or reading the transcript below.

These instructions specifically focus on metal panel installation. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it. To install corrugated roofing start by cutting your panels to length with an angle grinder.