Roofing With Steel Studs

For easier electrical and plumbing installations later on keep all the keyhole knockouts aligned by cutting all steel studs to length from the same end.

Roofing with steel studs. In a residential application however condensation is a concern. Next use 1 inch nails to secure some metal edging to the perimeter of the roof. In a barn shop or other outbuilding you can attach your metal roof directly to the purlins. In addition steel studs are resistant to fire and insects which make them ideal to frame walls and ceilings.

Determine the number of steel studs needed. Don t worry about cutting your studs to fit perfectly. Depending if the membrane is to be taken up and over the stud wall or terminated some distance above the roofing the rest of the wall can be clad in less robust materials. Then cover the entire roof with a layer of insulation and secure it with a staple gun.

Cut one stud to size and use that along with a level to mark the location of the top plate at both ends and snap a line to guide placement. Then bend one flange up clear of the snips jaws and cut across the stud s web. 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. Diy metal roofing installation basic how to video duration.

It s completely unnecessary in metal stud framing. A beginner could easily frame with metal studs provided he follows the basic guidelines and uses the best materials and tools. Purchase steel plates also called tracks for the bottom and top of the wall by measuring the linear feet of the wall and doubling it. Cut both side flanges of a steel stud using straight cut aviation snips.

Before you install metal roofing repair any damage to the wood under the shingles. Moisture can collect on the inside of your metal roof whenever warm moist air inside your building meets the cold metal of your roof. Place the first screw. Framing with steel studs cost about the same as working with wood studs but you have the advantage of a light material which resists to moisture fire and insects.

Cut the metal studs and tracks. Unlike wood steel studs are reliably straight. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel.

You should typically allow for 1 stud per every 12 inches 300 mm of linear wall space.