How To Fix Corrugated Roofing Sheets

Roofing grade osb or plywood supported on a trussed roof structure as detailed below.

How to fix corrugated roofing sheets.

Corrugations should run in a straight line between the highest and lowest points and at a right angle to the purlins the intermediate supports. Metal panels are much more durable than asphalt shingles so you won t need to repair or replace your roof as frequently. Cut the piece large enough to cover the hole and 6 inches of the surrounding roofing each way using sheet metal cutters. To fix the sheets each tileform sheet has 5 troughs for securing we recommend you fix the sheet into trough 1 3 and 5.

Modern galvanized steel or aluminum is resistant to rust and can easily last up to 100 years. Make a note of the roof construction. Use a piece of similar style corrugated roofing to patch holes. A corrugated metal roof is quieter than pvc when it rains.

Use special roofing fasteners rather than standard screws to secure the corrugated sheets as they have a waterproof seal underneath the head that prevents leaks. Corrugated sheet roofing material is widely available and easy to use. The bottom end of the sheets you can fix in each trough to help prevent wind uplift of the sheets. Corrugated roofing sheets should be installed into the corrugated sheets crown using a 65mm tek screw with baz washer.

You will require either a purlin on rafters or decked roof e g. Cladco offer a range of fixings. The overlaps ends and sides depends upon the sloop of the roof. Purlin spacing should suit the end laps required for the size.

The general advice for fixing is 4 5 screws across the sheets purlin we advise using 1 screw on the overlap of the next sheet.