Max-Rib Installation | McElroy Metal

[@mrbrianjhewitt]

Having spent 30 years working in video production - I can only imagine how much time & money you spent on this informative video. Thank you for doing it. This is a great little video, I leared a lot! Kudos to the production team!

[@jojogo22]

Great video. Nicely done. Would have been nice to get some fastener spacing numbers from the manufacturer. Even if they're just general numbers.

[@anonymous_bot_bot]

Thank you for this. Not all I need to know but brilliant for an important part.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

What are the benefits of a metal roof such as this one?

[@sclemons2493]

Most common perks for this kind of roof are: longevity (pvdf paint/coating preferable) ~35-50 years, Ease of install (DIYer capable), and a lower cost than other forms of metal roofing.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

@@sclemons2493 I noticed the DIY part would work out. What about people servicing the home and having to walk on the roof?

[@sclemons2493]

@@WarriorsPhoto There should be no issues there. The gauge of the metal and pitch of your roof are probably the greatest factors for ease of treading. If you have a steep roof (6/12 pitch) or greater is when you might want to consider a harness and line or other safety measures.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

@@sclemons2493 I’ve heard metal roofs can’t handle being walked on.

[@sclemons2493]

@@WarriorsPhoto Ehh, I am no expert so I can only speak from personal experiences and some on-the-job work, and it just depends on how it goes down. If you use strapping like a lot of folks to create that moisture/air barrier, you commonly have a 2-foot gap between support, so it can get sketchy. But much thicker gauge is pretty strong and can support -at least- my weight which is pretty high.ha

[@lendeinoc5467]

How to install quadro aguas type roofing?

[@tjwest8936]

If I run strips. Should run a row of strip at the bottom of the roof and place flashing over it ?

[@McElroyMetal]

Good afternoon. Are you referring to furring strips? If so, a furring strip should be placed anywhere the panel is fastened to the structure. You can email Lane Osbon [e-mail] or Jamey Purdy [e-mail] to discuss further if you'd like. Thank you

[@tjwest8936]

@@McElroyMetal sounds great. Thanks

[@PizzeyTechnology]

The video shows the roofing panels being installed on timber decking with a roofing membrane / underlayment. Does this direct contact and lack of airflow cause any problems to the metal panels? Would it be preferable to include roofing battens between the membrane and panels? Or would that be a void to hold moist air? Thanks for a great video.

[@nancyselzer628]

I'm an old lady who just finished building a shed with a plywood slanted roof on which I want to cover with 12-foot metal sheeting. The only thing is, I can't find a video to show me the easiest way to hoist the heavy panels up there. I have no one to help me. Any ideas?

[@McElroyMetal]

Nancy, on a shed like you describe, there would typically be 2 or 3 people to slide panels onto the rooftop one at a time and attach the panels to the roof at that same time.

[@jasonstarr6419]

Nancy, not knowing how steep your roof is, it's difficult to say. However, while 12 feet of metal panel is not a light weight, when my wife and i were adding a metal roof on the back of a home, she was able to hand the panels up to me. Granted, they were only 8 feet. but here's a trick. if you don't have someone to help you, you can stand one panel up, use a piece of rope to secure it in the standing position (but in such a way that it won't hinder you from sliding it upward), then go up to where the panel will be installed and pull it up; lay it in place, and secure it. please consider finding someone to help you or better yet, do it for you. broken bones are much more costly than some handyman labor.

[@jeffposey386]

What about the valley and ridge?

[@TheLoopy989]

Don't do them. This is shed material only. Standing seam is for residential. If you have to ask that question shingle your house instead.

[@jeffposey386]

TheLoopy989 Two problems with your answer: 1. The video describes this as a “residential roof”. 2. Sheds still have ridges. And sometimes valleys. So even if this is only for sheds, your answer is still completely useless.

[@bikerpap1969]

What would I do to close up where the ridge is high on a flat square garage roof amd should I use sealant tape in each panel I don't have much slope do I put the metal flashing all the way around or just top end bottom is the rubber pieces that close the holes very exp going back tomorrow to get more supplies lol it's breaking me

[@jeanclaudeduchesne5026]

Ken Bickel m,8.

[@McElroyMetal]

Hi Ken, could you give us a call? 800-562-3576

[@dsrtfox9]

Looking for a suggestion. I am putting metal roofing on the pool pump area. I have 8'3" from house to end of the roof. Need overhand so there will be a gap under the eves. The eves overhang from house is 1.5 to 2 foot. I have 8' metal roofing. only in 8 and 10 foot lengths. What should I do about this 3" or 4" gap? Do I need to worry about it?

[@McElroyMetal]

Hi Sandra, could you give us a call? 800-562-3576

[@kundanlalahirwar3764]

Great idea

[@evelyngoodshot-segovia4978]

What type of beams are used and is that plywood under the metal sheets?

[@McElroyMetal]

Depending on the structure, the beams can be wood, steel or concrete. This panel can be installed over open framing or on plywood decking.

[@eddiegray793]

Should there be snow guards ?

[@danbryan4667]

Why do that always recommend to screw on the flat where all the water runs and will guarentee that it will leak instead of the ridge ?

[@heknows5418]

Dan Bryan the neoprene washer won't seal on the rib it will seal on the flat, trick is not to over torque the screw and flatten the washer.

[@danbryan4667]

@@heknows5418 but they seal fine on the rib when you have to screw 2 panels together on the rib and dont leak ? Every metal roofing I have seen leaking is from screws in the flats loosing up over time and the rubber degrading allowing water in.

[@heknows5418]

Dan Bryan not if they are tighten to proper torque, 95 percent of leaks are improper tighten or installer errors.

[@kirkkrieger9360]

@@heknows5418 that's rubbish. I've done miles of roof steel. Only roofs I've ever seen leak are the ones screwed on flat. When the screws are installed on top of the rib, and done properly, they don't leak. That and expansion and contraction snaps the screws right off when screwed on the flat. Believe me. If fixed lots of them.

[@heknows5418]

@@kirkkrieger9360 check with the manufacturer, Butler Bldgs largest metal building in the USA says they only warranty the roof if it is on the flat , the neoprene washer seals it because the washer is flat not concave it will not seal a flat washer on a round rib . That’s why you need proper torque on the washer ,over tighten the washer causes it to ballon out and UV from the sun will cause it to crack, then you get a leak. So being that I worked on Butler I did the way they said and never had a problem

[@ralphwarren114]

Thank you for this video I find it very very helpful

[@foot675]

Great music! ??

[@pravinpokale4282]

Rate&life

[@gerardjones7881]

Rube goldberg highly approved this over engineered design.

[@SaintTrinianz]

First, buy stock in adhesives...

[@Mvasqu25]

Clips are better then screws, This is the old way.

[@McElroyMetal]

We offer many systems that use clips.

[@MattJonesYT]

@@McElroyMetal Do you have any videos on that?

[@jasonstarr6419]

clips are more typically used for some sort of standing seam or snaplock metal roofing.

[@anti_globalista]

Inches? Get outa here! Great animation though.

[@Prairiedrifter1]

Because America!

[@TheLoopy989]

Step one: don't use though fastened roof panel on a residential house that is north of Florida, and then still don't do it. Step 2: use standing seam Everytime Step 3: installers must have minimum 10 years experience working with metal exteriors, and a minimum i.q. of 110 or higher. Step 4: it is unlikely that there are more than 6 qualified, experienced, honest steel roof installers in each state, barring possibly Chicago, and Denver Colorado. If you don't have one of those hired, just get it shingled : the end.