on November 08, 2017 Metal Roofing

How to Screw Down a Metal Roof

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Do you like the energy efficiency of metal roofing? Whether you prefer a homeHow to Properly Screw Down Metal Roofing-407792-edited.jpg that's contemporary industrial chic, have an eclectic business building, or want a practical roof for your ranch style home,metal roofs are a terrific choice.

Today, we're going to focus on a few details about how to screw down a metal roof.

First of all, the most important thing is to make sure that your metal roofing is installed properly so that it will last. The pitch and angle of each roof is unique and needs to be carefully considered during the installation process. Longhorn Roofing never uses a cookie-cutter approach to making our custom roofs. Instead, we carefully measure everything and create the roof on-site.

Exposed vs. Hidden Screws

Exposed fastener installation is easier and less expensive. However, when screws are exposed to the weather in Central Texas, they can rust and the washers can crack, leading to leaks that can damage not only the roofing but also the structure of the building. Hidden screws are the proper way to screw down metal roofs. Hidden screw roofing is called "standing seam."

How to Properly Install Standing Seam Roofing.

The hidden fastener installation has four steps:

  1. The offset cleat is installed along the eaves of the roof. This offset cleat allows for a true hidden fastener installation.
  2. Next, the bend panel edge is cut one inch on both sides. Then it is folded under and two ribs are removed. That allows the steel panel to be slipped onto the offset cleat when it is installed, completely covering the screws.
  3. Then roofing steel panel can be cut and installed by clipping it to the offset cleat.
  4. Finally, the fastener can be put through the nailing flange with a pancake head screw. The screw will be completely flat, hidden and covered to protect it from the elements.

Proper Installation Requires Superior Metal Paneling

A final step in making sure you have the best installation is to be sure that the steel panels that the screws set in are the best quality. Longhorn Roofing uses thick, 24-gauge steel, rather than the 26-gauge used by other companies. Additionally, Longhorn Roofing uses Galvalume coatings, which ensures that the panels are fire-resistant, energy efficient and durable. Furthermore our Galvalume Kynar 500 painted panels comes in a variety of colors to match any upscale exterior style.

Roofing Made to Last

For style and durability, metal roofs can't be beaten. Standing seam metal roofing can last between 30 to 50 years, saving you money in energy costs as well as roof replacement. Metal roofing from Longhorn Roofing lasts because we use high-quality materials and the best standing seam techniques in the industry.

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