In this article we discuss the material specification and installation guide of the sheets ridges flashing and gutter of the galvanized steel sheet roofing.
How to sheet a roof.
Then align a chalk line.
The last course at the top may need to be rip cut if the roof is not in 4 foot increments.
Begin applying the sheets from the bottom of the roof the eaves and work your way up to the ridge.
During a hurricane the strength of the sheathing on the roof can greatly impact the homes ability to weather the storm.
This video shows how some roofs fail under heavy winds in uplift situations.
If there are gutters installed on the eaves the eave flashing should be installed to overhang the lip of the gutter by about 1 2 inch.
The connection between the roof sheathing and the structure is a vulnerable point that is known to fail during a hurricane.
The roof made out of galvanized steel sheet is a low budget easy to install option and serves as long as any other roofing material.
Snap a chalk line along the overhanging sheets along each side of the roof aligned with the edge of the last rafter and trim off the excess sheathing with a circular saw.
Watch this now to learn how to avoid this same pr.
Keep these tips in mind when roofing in hurricane areas.
I m halfway though sheeting the roof of my shipping container shop and already need to redo some of it.