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David Johnson 2/4/2009	I have a client that had a metal roofing contractor install metal roofing on her house four years ago. She called us concerned about a leak. I believe her leak is coming around a skylight, but 3/4 of the meatal roofing screws have cracking rubber washers. Could this be from overtightening the screws or is it from uv rays? I have installed metal roofing and we always started the screw with a hex head driver and a drill. We wouldn't tighten all the way with the drill. Another person would come behind the drill guy with a ratchet and hand tighten them, as not to pancake the rubber washer and cause it to split. What is your opinion?	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/12706/find/
Guest User 2/4/2009	was it four years or six years? is my first question, my second is do you use a rachet or a wrachet?	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/12707/find/
Guest User 2/6/2009	Sorry, it was 4yrs ago and thanks for correcting me it was a ratchet.	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/12708/find/
Guest User 2/6/2009	sometimes I just need a little humor. No offense	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/12709/find/
Guest User 2/6/2009	Well, what is your opinion on the cracking rubber washers?	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/12710/find/
Guest User 2/6/2009	I personally havent had a problem but I also dont use the cheapest thing. We also install with impact drivers wich seems to let you be in control unlike a drill. I understand the drill has settings but just seems way to inconsistant plus the batteries last longer in the impact.	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/12711/find/
Todd Miller Isaiah Industries, Inc. 2/7/2009	Thanks.	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/12712/find/
Guest User 6/5/2009	are nails better than screwsa	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/12713/find/
Todd Miller Isaiah Industries, Inc. 6/5/2009	Screws will normally have better pull out resistance. However, many metal roofs have been designed and tested to perform just fine with nails. Always refer to manufacturer instructions.	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/12714/find/
Guest User 9/1/2009	I have seen it both ways but which is better? Placing the screws in the valley or on the ridge?	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/12715/find/

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