Steel Roof Gable End Trim

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Steel roof gable end trim.

The edge of your metal roof needs a different trim than the peak of your metal roof. Trim is an important element of roof assembly as each different section of metal roofing will require a trim specific to that area. Gable trim finishes off your roof panels at the edge of your roof. Add up the total amount of gable of the roof and divide by 9 5 10 long length.

When used with sealant this gable trim provides a watertight seal to your roof. Corner and gable trim serves as a cover and trim for steel siding at outside corners and gable ends. The peak of your metal roof needs a different trim from the gables. It is designed for maximum effectiveness and aesthetics.

The gable trim combined with sealant provides a watertight seal for your roof system. How to fasten gable trim. It s one of the more important trims that we re going to use on the sl 16 installation. Z trim is a fantastically versatile trim.

Butyl sealant tape should be placed parallel to the gable on the high seam of the roofing panel. It can be used to attach the final trim for end walls side walls gable trim and hips so it s used quite a bit. Each trim features ends on the flashing that help match the lines of your other attached trim. Gable trim buy metal roofing direct 10 long length 26 gauge metal installs at the rake end of the roof matches the color of the panel use with tacky tape.

It s manufactured from premium steel coil. We re going to focus on the z trim for just a moment. One is the detail that takes place at the corner at the eave and the other is the finish detail that takes place at the peak. Gable trim designed to finish off the edge of the roof gable or rake.

Gable or rake trim is attached to the sloping edges of roof gables to prevent wind driven rain from penetrating the exposed undersides of the roof panels that connect the ridge and the eave of your home. We are ready to install the gable trim using pop rivets with tape seal in between the gable trim and the z. Two slopes meeting on your metal roof need their own metal. Available in colors that match the roof panel.

Applicable for ultravic supervic 7 8 corrugated barnmaster. Striations and bends on the flashing provide strength and match the lines of your other edge trims. Lap screws should be placed 12 on center hitting the high seam of roofing corrugation. Fasten gable trim with x inch metal to metal lap screws.

There are two finish details on the gable trim that we are going to show. How many do i need.