Diy roofing systems for kit homes

On previous pages we erected the trusses and braced them to the frames In the next few pages we will show how easy diy roofing installation is on your kit home.

So far we have raised our truss frames , braced them to the wall frames and secured it through the sheet flooring to the foundations. Our next step is to install the fascias and guttering. Then we install the roof insulation, screw down the corrugated iron and the barges, and lastly the ridge capping.

Types of corrugated roofing
1. Corrugated galvanized iron describes the original product that was wrought iron plate coated with zinc and then roll formed into corrugated sheets. This product is still used in some areas.

2. Galvanized steel. Still manufactured but mostly used for heritage products.

3. Zinc 55% / aluminum 43% / silicon 1.6% coated steel. Sold under various trade names. i.e. "Zincalume". Often left in the zinc finish, but more widely with factory coated colors (colorbond).

4. Metal tile sheets.

5. Stainless steel. Available for harsh conditions, rollformed and fixed similar to corrugated steel profiles.

6. Aluminum - One of the longest lasting metals, but somewhat expensive. Aluminum roofs are lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and have high reflectivity, which may help increase a building's energy efficiency.

7. Copper - Usually used for flashing or very small sections like covered entryways.

8. Stone coated steel - Panels made from zinc/aluminum coated steel with acrylic chip.

9. IBR or Inverted Box Rib is a low-cost corrugated square-fluted iron roofing used mainly in the South African market.

Installing metal roof battens