How To Fix Corrugated Roofing Sheets

Corrugated sheet roofing material is widely available and easy to use.

How to fix corrugated roofing sheets.

The bottom end of the sheets you can fix in each trough to help prevent wind uplift of the sheets. The overlaps ends and sides depends upon the sloop of the roof. Corrugations should run in a straight line between the highest and lowest points and at a right angle to the purlins the intermediate supports. Roofing grade osb or plywood supported on a trussed roof structure as detailed below.

Corrugated roofing sheets should be installed into the corrugated sheets crown using a 65mm tek screw with baz washer. Cladco offer a range of fixings. Take care to fix the bitumen corrugated sheets the correct way up. To fix the sheets each tileform sheet has 5 troughs for securing we recommend you fix the sheet into trough 1 3 and 5.

A corrugated metal roof is quieter than pvc when it rains. Metal panels are much more durable than asphalt shingles so you won t need to repair or replace your roof as frequently. Use a piece of similar style corrugated roofing to patch holes. Make a note of the roof construction.

You will require either a purlin on rafters or decked roof e g. When joining panels you should use silicone sealant along their vertical length and overlap the sheets by one corrugation. Modern galvanized steel or aluminum is resistant to rust and can easily last up to 100 years. 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.

Cut the piece large enough to cover the hole and 6 inches of the surrounding roofing each way using sheet metal cutters.