Metal Roof Panel Screws

The screw will compress better when attached in the low and you are less likely to distort the metal roofing panel when you tighten the screw.

Metal roof panel screws.

The 1 inch variety is the best all purpose size. To make sure you have your corrugated roofing properly spaced allsteel metal roofing has a great guide on measurements in case your corrugated roof didn t come with pre drilled screw holes. The woodbinder line of metal to wood pole barn screws from st fastening are created specifically to attach metal roof panels to wood substrates. Find roofing screws at lowe s today.

Screws will not bend or work themselves loose during normal expansion and contraction. Quite often the screws are over tightened or under tightened and when this happens it creates leak points. Screws that are installed in the low of the metal roofing panel will result in a more secure connection but will be less weather tight. Screwing or fastening down a metal roof is one of the easiest parts of a metal roofing installation but it s also the most problematic.

Allsteel carries screws in 2 different lengths. Screws are the best way to hold your panels in place so don t ever use nails when installing or replacing screws in your metal roof. Use high quality metal self tapping screws with thin washers to be sure you have a secure seal. Your roof will have thousands of screw holes.