Nails For Metal Roofs

Use the grip rite 11 x 1 1 4 in.

Nails for metal roofs.

Preventing leaks lengthens a roof s life. Nails are available painted different colors minimums apply. Metabo hpt was hitachi power tools 1 1 4 in 15 gauge electro galvanized steel pneumatic roofing nails 7200 count. Use 1 1 4 inch nails to cover the outline of the roof with strips of metal eave flashing also called edging.

Lay the first purlin at the ridge of the roof down to the chalk line beginning at either corner. Epdm rubber washers seal nail holes. Finally continue installing panels securing them to the sheathing with screws and making sure they overlap at least an inch. Fasteners for asphalt shingles shall be galvanized stainless steel aluminum or copper roofing nails minimum 12 gage 0 105 inch 2 67 mm shank with a minimum 3 8 inch diameter 9 5 mm head of a length to penetrate through the roofing materials and a minimum of 3 4 inch 19 1 mm into the roof sheathing.

Insert two equally spaced nails into the rafter. 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. 3 degree electro galvanized steel roofing nails 5 lb pack for applying roofing asphalt shingles insulation board and felt to wood substrates. Our metal roofing nails are used for fastening metal roofing and siding as well as aluminum and fiberglass products.

A metal roof is a long lasting roof but checking the screws for damages is an important part of metal roof maintenance. Metal roofing is often made from recyclable materials many of which have an estimated lifespan of 50 years or more. If the roof is aluminum or another type of soft metal it can be easily dented or otherwise damaged. Next use 1 inch nails to secure some metal edging to the perimeter of the roof.

Place corner pieces where panels will meet bends at the edge of the roofing. Repairing holes in a roof requires that you to go on the roof itself so if this is a problem hire a professional to do the repairs. Many newer metal roofs are built with exposed fasteners which can leak if the metal roof installation guide is not carefully followed. The rafters are generally spaced every 16 inches on center.

3 use the grip rite 11 x 1 1 4 in. Most manufacturers recommend minimum nail pepetration of 1 into purlin or girt. Removing nails from this type of roof may present special circumstances. Fasten the purlin with 16d common nails into each vertical rafter.

Where the roof sheathing is less than 3 4 inch 19 1 mm thick the nails. Once you ve done that add your metal roofing panels beginning at the longest peak to eave point.