How To Fix Corrugated Steel Roofing Sheets

Steel roofing can be costly but it is a lifetime investment.

How to fix corrugated steel roofing sheets.

To fix the sheets each tileform sheet has 5 troughs for securing we recommend you fix the sheet into trough 1 3 and 5. Corrugations should run in a straight line between the highest and lowest points and at a right angle to the purlins the intermediate supports. Dampen a rag with acetone and wipe the area clean. Cladco supply fixings for most purlin compositions and thickness.

Galvanized steel which is created by using a soft layer of zinc to protect the inner layers is the most common type of steel roofing. They are actually quite common but the good news is that it can be fixed properly as long as you have the right tools and knowledge. Purlin spacing should suit the end laps required for the size. Use a piece of similar style corrugated roofing to patch holes.

Noise is usually not a factor if you are installing a steel roof over asphalt. Allow the corrugated roofing to dry completely before you embark on repair. Another benefit of metal roofing is that they aren t affected by or susceptible to termites or insects and they are often treated by the manufacturers to. One downside is that the metal sheets have a susceptibility to denting both in installation and during hailstorms.

Corrugated roofing sheets should be installed into the corrugated sheets crown using a 65mm tek screw with baz washer. To install corrugated steel roofing sheets the purlin material must be considered. A corrugated metal roof is quieter than pvc when it rains. Cut the piece large enough to cover the hole and 6 inches of the surrounding roofing each way using sheet metal cutters.

Urethane roof cement is an excellent product that can help you patch holes on corrugated metal roofing. Metal roofing resists rot is not susceptible to insect damage and is non combustible a boon in fire prone areas. The bottom end of the sheets you can fix in each trough to help prevent wind uplift of the sheets. Corrugated sheet roofing material is widely available and easy to use.

Cladco offer a range of fixings. For corrugated sheets the fixings required will depend on the material used in the purlins. The overlaps ends and sides depends upon the sloop of the roof. Rather than calling a professional you can personally do the task and save on unnecessary labor costs.