Decking - sheets of profiled type made of thin and durable galvanized steel are often used as roofing material. With self-installation of the roof there is a need for accurate calculations, which will save the budget on the purchase of material.
How to calculate the amount of corrugated roof
This material is advisable to use only for roof cladding type. If the angle of the roof is less than 12 degrees, it is worth considering the option of using another roofing. This is due to the fact that any stagnation of liquid on the roof from corrugated board leads to the appearance of corrosion on it and subsequent destruction.
When carrying out the calculations, it is necessary to take into account the depth of the “wave” that characterizes the material, the thickness of the sheets and the presence of stiffeners. Many experts recommend not saving material, using a larger amount to create an additional roof tilt. In this case, it is guaranteed that moisture will not accumulate on it, leading to the occurrence of rust and condensation.
All profiled sheets need to be overlapped. If the roof angle is less than 12 degrees, the overlap should be more than 200 mm and additionally be insulated with sealant. From 30 degrees and above - 100-150 mm.
Extras for mounting corrugated board
When calculating the amount of materials required for the installation of the roof, it is necessary to take into account extras - special additional elements without which installation will be impossible.
The main types of add-ons are:
- Skates (simple, curly, semicircular);
- Stubs;
- Endovs;
- Planks - pediment and cornice;
- Snow retention;
- Aerators;
- End slats.
All additional elements are installed with an overlap of 10-15 cm, and therefore, to calculate their required amount, it is necessary to calculate the roof area. An approximate number of additional elements can be calculated based on the rate of attachment per 1 square meter. Most often, about 1 square meter of corrugated board requires about 10 screws. This calculation includes the screws necessary for attaching snow retainers, aprons around pipes and other parts.
Experts recommend purchasing a larger number of fasteners and accessories, because in this case you can protect yourself from their shortage or accidental damage during installation.
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