Plywood Roofing Panels

Install the first metal panel on the low end of the roof square to the eave.

Plywood roofing panels.

Plywood is made with three or more layers of thin wood glued together with the grain alternating. Screw the new panel in place as described. Given that the edges may swell with exposure to moisture you may prefer to use these larger panels to minimize the number of edges along the roof. Secure the metal panel to the deck by drilling 1 1 2 inch galvanized metal screws through the peak of the rib in 12 inch to 16 inch intervals.

Install the panel so that the short lip overlaps the large lip. Choosing the right type of plywood for the roof is one of the most important construction decisions that you will have to make. It is typically made in 4 by 8 foot sheets although longer panels are available for special purposes. The silicone will spread and adhere creating a seal.

Tongue and groove plywood is designed so panels fit together quickly like a puzzle. Metal roofing is also available in the form of. Pressure treated plywood helps plywood stand up to the weather decay and insects. When used for roofing plywood panels are covered and protected by a variety.

Choosing plywood for the roof. Continue adding panels until the roof is covered. You may need to cut panels to fit angles using a circular saw with a metal saw blade. Work toward the ridge.

To secure it measure it roll it out over the plywood cut it to the dimensions of the roof with a roofing or utility knife and finally hammer it securely to the plywood with 1 2 inch roofing nails. This material separates the roofing from the substrate provides secondary weather protection and guides drainage down the side of the roof.