Join the MRA | Member Login
Find a Professional
  • Why Metal Roofing?
    • About MRA
    • Benefits of Metal Roofing
    • Compare Roofing Materials
    • Homeowner Testimonials
    • Inspiring Metal Roofing Projects
  • Homeowner Resources
    • Metal Roofing Buyers Guide
    • Resilient Housing Guide
    • Metal Roof Sustainability Guide
    • Above All Else You Need a New Roof eBook
    • MRA News
    • Member Provided Resources
    • 3rd Party Articles
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Preparing for Hurricane Season
  • Gallery
  • Visualizer
  • Ask The Experts
    • Energy Efficiency
    • Existing Metal Roof Questions
    • Installation
    • Is A Metal Roof Right For My House
    • Metal Roofing Benefits
    • Product Selection
    • Other
    • Archive
  • Find a Professional
Join the MRA Member Login
Sign Up Log In Add New Topic

TOPIC: General Discussion

Installation of metal on 120 year old building

Return to General Discussion

Return to Archive

Return to Forum

This topic has been closed by the administrator. Comments are no longer accepted.
I could use some advice on installation of a standard metal roof on an old lumberyard building. Do to the design,the roof has basically 3 parts to it. It is about 10 feet wide at the top and then transitions to another level on each side that drops about 4 inches and extends another 10 feet. The pitch is about a 2/12. The sheating is constructed of 1x6 boards throughout. The current roofing material is old asphalt rolled roofing. I want to remove the rolled roofing and install some 2x4's on top of the current sheating to create a smooth surface to fasten metal to. With any luck, I can increase the pitch to maybe 3/12 or 4/12. Do you see any problems with this idea? Would I need to install some kind of fanfold insulation under the metal? How should I go about fastening the 2x4's to the current sheating? Will toe-nailing be strong enough or do I need to bolt down with metal brackets? Thanks for any help/advice you could offer.
Darin Hendricks

2/7/2008
Share
Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/10924/find/
Darin, this sounds reasonable and toe nailing should be okay provded you are going into good lumber. Todd Miller
Todd Miller
Isaiah Industries, Inc.

2/11/2008
Share
Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/10925/find/
  • About the MRA
    • Member Companies
    • Leadership
    • MRA News
  • For Professionals
    • Join the MRA
    • Industry Resources
    • Upcoming Events
  • Contact
  • Subscribe
©2023 Metal Roofing Alliance. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions