Installing Metal Roofing On A Hip Roof

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Installing metal roofing on a hip roof.

This is not a complete install only basic install on a bungalow i. Installing shingles over hips on hip roof hey guys looks like i won t be subing out roofing on my next build. What can i do to seal these gaps. Then cover the entire roof with a layer of insulation and secure it with a staple gun.

Here at 1st coast metal roofing supply we value our customer service and product q. I hope the lesson i learned finds you well. The good thing about hips in contrast to valleys is that water runs away from rather than toward them. Here at 1st coast metal roofing supply we value our customer service and product quali.

Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it. Due to cutting both sides of the hip builds a trough with roofing cement. I am installing a metal hip roof and am concerned about the possibility of leakage around the hip caps seams. We re going to install it using z trim and you have the option of using either pop rivets for a hidden fastener application or you can use stitch screws.

The ridge cap covers the seams but leaves gaps underneath due to the ridged profile of the roofing. Learn more about the installation of hip caps by watching the short video or reading the transcript below. 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. Now that we ve installed panel on both sides of the hip we can install the hip cap.

Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel. Florida building code allows a minimum pitch of 2 12 for grand rib 3 panels as long as lap screws and sealant are applied to the laps to prevent water from siphoning over the ribs see fig. Before you install metal roofing repair any damage to the wood under the shingles. Face book twitter slyfox exteriors co.

Hip installation subscribe to our page for more metal roofing videos. Next use 1 inch nails to secure some metal edging to the perimeter of the roof.