This will keep the wall straight as you place additional panels.
How to use roof panel to cover.
Once all of the horizontal closure strips are installed add the vertical closure strips.
Now it s time to start applying the first sheet on the roof.
Metal panels are made to overlap a few inches in the grooves.
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.
Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel.
If your roof panels will end at the edge of your pergola frame line the vertical closure strips along the end between the last raised part of the horizontal strips.
Once ensured the sheet is of the proper size apply the vented aluminum tape on the bottom of the width side and solid aluminum tape on the top of the width side.
Start at the end of one wall and use square up.
Lay the panels on the ground the way you want them to be on the roof.
By installing the first panel square the rest will follow suit.
Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it.
Follow manufacturer s instructions for the sealant application.
This helps in setting up the lap of the panels.
Place the first screw.
When installing metal panels it is vital to get your first panel squared.