Roof Valley Installation Instructions

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Roof valley installation instructions.

The lowest of these. 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. Next i smear roof cement a couple of inches away from my snapped line. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel.

Install synthetic roofing underlayment or felt paper according to manufacturer specifications and then install the first piece of valley flashing. Then install a non corrosive metal valley flashing of 24 minimum width. W type valley flashing is more rigid for handling so it stays straight and it stops waler rushing down one side of a roof from rushing back up the other side. Then i install a line of shingles up the valley with the top edge aligned with my snapped line.

If care is taken metal roofing application can be aided by pre. Without taking steps to maintain quality the fastest roof is typically the one that will cost contractors the most stated guillaume bailly senior training manager canada for the gaf center for the advancement of roofing excellence care. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it. Intake low exhaust high 25 roofing failures 28 30 how to estimate roofs 31 35 installation instructions.

Installation of panels roof pitch. Speed is king in residential roof installation but it can come at the expense of quality. Ridge eave hip valley and gable end trims. In order to shingle this kind of roof valley a roofing professional has to install both roof faces at the same time which is quite slow.

Lap successive sheets of metal flashing a minimum of 12 inches and seal laps. The open woven and closed cut methods are demonstrated. A woven valley shingle installation has other drawbacks including that they are slow to install especially in cold weather and more difficult to repair than the other types. This video demonstrates the proper installation technique for installing roofing valleys.

Install an underlayment centered in the roof valley. Away from the valley center just as i did with the closed cut valley. When i ve finished shingling the first roof plane i snap a chalkline 2 in to 3 in. Recommended procedures of basic valley flashing installation.