Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it.
How to install metal hip roof.
Otherwise when you start putting all the screws in it s going to pull and fight creating some waves all the way down.
Now that we ve installed panel on both sides of the hip we can install the hip cap.
Make sure that the screws are all aligned evenly as you will be able to see them from the ground if they are.
Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel.
Learn more about the installation of hip caps by watching the short video or reading the transcript below.
Nail the jack rafters to the hip rafters and secure them to the walls.
Depending on the size of the roof most hip roofs will have 4 6 short jack rafters that are spaced out every 20 inches 51 cm between the hip rafters and the king common rafters.
Use your neoprene washer head screws to secure the metal to the sheathing.
Space the screws about 12 in 30 cm apart.
For exposed fasteners avoid over tightening the fastener.