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Guest User 8/10/2002	I recently had a new metal roof put on with the screws in the flat areas. My neighbor saw it and said that the screws should have been put in pre-drilled holes in the tops of the ridges because it has been discovered that the flat area installation will leak within 3 years. My screws do have the cap and rubber type washer. What are your experiences. Thanks.	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/828/find/
Todd Miller Isaiah Industries, Inc. 8/11/2002	First and foremost, I would contact the manufacturer of the roofing if I were you. However, in my experience, the biggest "no-no" in this area would be to install the screws down in the small, pointed "valley" between two V-Ribs. Installing them in the larger "flat" areas of the panel profile is considered acceptable by many in the industry.	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/829/find/
Guest User 8/19/2002	Sorry but most manufactures recommend placing screwa in valleys. If you use nails place them on ridge.	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/830/find/

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