Installing Metal Roofing Over Zip Sheathing

Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel.

Installing metal roofing over zip sheathing. The peel and stick underlayment overlaps the zip wall panels by about 3 to 4 inches. Add the metal panels. 5install metal panels or shingles. This means that you don t need to install tar paper or synthetic underlayment over the roof sheathing before installing the roofing.

The exceptions are where the local building code or roof covering manufacturers require a membrane type underlayment. Take care the first piece is aligned precisely perpendicular square to the edge. The roof has continuous ventilation under the metal from eave to ridge. Secure the metal panel to the deck by drilling 1 1 2 inch galvanized metal screws through the peak of the rib in 12 inch to 16 inch intervals.

Taped zip panels qualify as roof underlayment in most cases. Metal panels over zip system sheathing. To create overhangs on this house the architects designed a very cool over roof with 2 bys. Ensure the roofing surface is free from oil chemicals sawdust dirt tools electric cords air hoses clothing and anything else that might create a tripping hazard.

Do need to rack the house with sheathing on walls or cross bracing. Installing zip system sheathing in a roof application. Overlap the edge of the roof by 1 inch. Install the first metal panel on the low end of the roof square to the eave.

Tate hudson a product application specialist with huber engineered woods replies. Begin on the left side of the roof working to the right. Always begin working at the point with the longest peak to eave distance. Work toward the ridge.

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. Install temporary toe boards along the zip system sheathing roof surface. Use the reinforced solitex mento plus roof underlayment on top of your rafters. Do not wear footwear with worn soles or heels.

More about wall and roof sheathing. This poster is a portuguese translated overview of typical zip system sheathing details for roof applications and is formatted to be used as a printable jobsite poster. Document share jobsite poster for zip system roof sheathing portuguese. Add purlins on top of this for venting and drainage then add horizontal purlins to mount the metal roof to.