How To Install Rake Trim At Peak On Metal Roof

Lap screws should be placed 12 on center hitting the high seam of roofing corrugation.

How to install rake trim at peak on metal roof.

Their purpose is to prevent moisture from intruding beneath sloping panels. Next place the outside closure atop the tape and apply tube sealant along the top of the closure. Before we put the gable trim on we need to put tape seal on top of the z trim to make. Gable rake trim installation subscribe to our page for more metal roofing videos.

Learn how to install gable and rake trim on a metal roof. Next cut it to length. I ll also mark on the panel so i know where to fasten the z trim. These metal roof trim pieces are installed at the high point of a roof.

The first step is to apply tape sealant butyl tape along the top edge of the panels. Prior to fastening gable trim remove all protective plastic from gable trim. A metal roofing ridge cap is the trim that s installed along the peak of the roof. With the rake trim in place i m going to slide the z trim underneath and make a mark on the roof deck so i know where to install it.

Before we dive into the specifics of how to install roofing ridge cap here are some notes to keep in mind. The point at the top of the roof where both slopes meet up is known as the peak or ridge. We will position this on the roof so that we can fasten it to the roof deck and install the rake gable trim. You can then apply tape seal to the bottom and fasten it to the roof deck.

Step by step instructions for installation of gable and rake trim on an exposed fastener panel.