What is Tuff rib metal?
Tuff-Rib is our most affordable metal roofing system. We custom manufacture this all-purpose panel in house for a great price, fast service, and unmatched quality. A generous 36″ coverage, category leading finishes, and high production volumes combine to ensure that everyone can afford a quality steel roof system.
How far apart should strapping be for a metal roof?
- All roof and wall sheeting requires ¾ to screw to either ¾ plywood or 1×4 standard spruce strapping.
- Vapor barrier is recommended. (
- 29ga 24”oc strapping (max 30” span between strapping)
- 26ga 48”oc strapping (max 48” span between strapping)
- TR36, MD36 and TSM32 is not recommended to be installed below a 2/12 pitch.
What is PBR metal roofing?
PBR Panel Metal Roofing PBR panel stands for purlin bearing R panel. This means that the panels have a larger overlap section that completely overlaps the next panel. This creates more metal to metal contact which yields a stronger connection and more weather-tight metal roof panels.
Is plywood required under metal roof?
Although it may seem counterintuitive, metal roofing can be attached directly to your building’s roofing structure without the need and expense of plywood sheeting.
What’s the difference between R panel and PBR panel?
R Panel is mainly used for wall or siding applications and PBR panel should be used for a roof or a wall. The cost difference between these two panels is less than 2%, so you will find that many manufacturers usually will only offer PBR panels as they can be used in both roofing and wall applications.
What is the difference between butyl tape and putty tape?
Butyl tape is hard to break and will continue stretching. In contrast, putty tape will snap, often leaving a jagged edge behind.
Do you put felt under a metal roof?
A metal roof should not be installed directly over bare plywood, but it can be installed over plywood once there are protective layers in between. A felt moisture barrier over the plywood is the bare minimum; a slip sheet should also be installed to protect the felt sheet from potential damage from the metal roof.
How much should a metal roof overhang?
A typical metal roof overhang may be 2 to 4 inches, or even less. Some slight overhang is recommended, in conjunction with a drip edge flashing, to prevent water from getting under the roofing and onto underlying wood.