Installation Of Rpn Rake Steel Roof Trim

Learn how to install gable and rake trim on a metal roof.

Installation of rpn rake steel roof trim.

To prevent penetration of water insects and debris at the ridge outside closures are inserted between the ridge cap and the top end of the panel. Tape and to fasten the rake every 6 to 12 up the slope of the roof with the appropriate screws. Lap screws should be placed 12 on center hitting the high seam of roofing corrugation. Additional screws should be placed 12 on face staggered from top screws.

Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel. Resulting in a uniform edge rake trim terminates the roof panel at the end of the roof to the gable end wall panel gieseke says. The z trim has paint on one side and primer on the other. We will position this on the roof so that we can fasten it to the roof deck and install the rake gable trim.

Fasten gable trim with x inch metal to metal lap screws. 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. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it. It s very important when installing it that the paint be on the roof side so that when people look up at the roof they see continuous color throughout the trim.