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How to Install Corrugated Roofing By Matt Weber Corrugated roofing panels are made of metal, fiberglass or polycarbonate and typically install over a system of purlins. They're popular for workshops, sheds, boathouses and other outbuildings due to their long-lasting durability and easy installation. Corrugated metal roof panels Cutting metal roofing material needs to be done with utmost care. This is due to the galvanized zinc coating on the panels which can leave the area open to rusting if scratched.
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- Corrugated roofing is generally used on commercial buildings and in rural areas as roofs for barns or sheds. Metal roofing is an alternative to the more commonly used shingle roofs and can be installed quicker and easier than those roofs.
- Installing Corrugated Metal Roofing: You need to know the number of metal roof panels you will need by measuring the length of the roof’s ridge. Divide the number by the average width of a metal sheet to get the number of rows of metal sheets you will need.
Metal roofs are a growing trend throughout the United States. The metal roofing market is strongest in southeastern states such as Florida, accounting for about 14% of re-roofing jobs (Professional Remodeler, August 2009). Metal roofing is most popular in the Southeast because homeowners need extremely durable roofs to withstand the harsh storms that pass through the region.
Benefits and Costs of Metal Roofs
Installing metal roofs has tremendous benefits. These include:
- high durability
- fire resistance
- resistance to mildew, insects and rot
- low maintenance
- easy installation
Installing metal roofs is expensive; it can cost double the price of conventional asphalt shingle installation. However, due to their insulation and durability, installing metal roofs has long-term economic benefits and can significantly increase the resale value of your home. The average cost for installing metal roofs is about $5.00–$11.00 per square foot depending upon the type of metal roofing materials used. For example, interlocking steel shingle installation starts around $3.00–$7.50 per square foot, while copper shingles can cost as much as $15–$18 per square foot.
Metal Roofing
There are several types of metal roofing materials, including aluminum, copper, steel and zinc. The most popular types of metal roofing are metal roof tiles, metal roof shingles and sheet metal roofing. Sheet metal roofing is one of the most popular and durable choices, which includes corrugated metal roofing and standing seam metal roofing.
Sheet Metal Roofing
Sheet metal roofing refers to flat sheets of metal that can be used to sheath both residential and commercial roofing applications. The flat sheets of metal are formed into roofing panels and installed on roofs. Sheet metal roofing is available in many shapes, sizes and colors.
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Standing Seam Metal Roofs
Standing seam metal roofs are made up of interlocking metal panels that are placed vertically from the ridge (top) of the roof downward (to the eave). The interlocking design creates a unique pattern. The most commonly used metal for standing seam systems is galvanized steel. Standing seam metal roofs are extremely durable, puncture resistant, and can usually withstand hurricane winds.
Corrugated Metal Roofs
Corrugated metal roofing is comprised of corrugated or rippled sheets of metal. Like all types of metal roofing, corrugated metal roofs are extremely durable and can withstand extreme weather such as hail, heat, snow, storms and even hurricanes, because they're able to contract and expand with heat and cold. Metal roofs are strong enough to hold heavy amounts of snow and won't fade or peel in the sun -- unlike other roof types, such as asphalt-shingled roofs. Corrugated metal roofing is lightweight, which makes installing it a simple process. Most metal roofs take a number of days to complete installation. Corrugated metal roofs take less time because they are lightweight and easy to handle.
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Updated July 23, 2018.
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Typically, corrugated steel is not thought of as an interior building material. It is typically used for roofing on both commercial and residential buildings, and for siding, though mostly on commercial buildings. The look of corrugated panels can be quite appealing, however, when used on the inside ceiling of a building that is planned to have, or already has, a minimalist industrial or utilitarian theme.
Panel Type
Several types of panels are now available. For a ceiling, a lighter panel would be ideal, especially across long ceiling spans. A panel with a higher gauge number will be thinner and lighter. New corrugated steel comes in the standard galvanized finish, and there are also colors available now, as well as differing hill and valley sizes. For a unique look, one could also choose to use reclaimed panels, which will likely be corroded, creating an interesting patina.
Tools
Several basic tools will be needed for the job. A tape measure, square and chalk line are essential for the layout. To cut the panels, and create openings for obstacles such as lights and outlets, a circular saw with a wood and a metal cutting blade, a hand grinder, a drill, and tin snips will be necessary. For the final installation, a hammer, nails, screw gun, self-tapping screws with washers, and 1 by 4 inch or 1 by 6 inch boards will be required. Do not forget eye and ear protection.
Preparation
Before starting, make sure all insulation and lighting has been installed. Most local building codes require drywall or other fire-resistant finish covering the ceiling framing (ceiling joists or floor joists of a floor frame above); check with your city's building department. To support the steel panels, one-by-four or one-by-six boards are installed over the drywall and screwed into the ceiling joists. Install the boards 24 inches on center (or as appropriate for the size of the steel panels), running them perpendicular to the joists.
Installation
Gloves, eye and ear protection will be required. Starting from one side of the room, measure and cut the first panel to length. With helpers to hold the sheet perpendicular to the one-by boards, drive self-tapping screws through the valleys of the sheet into the supports. Use about three screws per support, staying back from the edge opposite the wall by 2 inches, where the next run will overlap. Install another sheet if necessary for the full length, overlapping about 1 foot. Start the next run, and continue until the opposite wall is reached, cutting access holes for lighting and other obstacles along the way.
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