Metal roof question

[bobbieschicks]

This may be a dumb question, but can I install the metal roofing so that the waves go horizontally or do they have to go vertically?

 

[JohnHenry]

Vertical is best and the only way I've ever seen it done. Horizontal will allow water to pool and probably leak or get moldy. I have a metal roof on my hen house that is vertical.

 

[bobbieschicks]

Okay thanks. It will just take more panels that way.

 

[Bear Foot Farm]

Carports are all done horizontally.
Just make sure the higher pieces overlap the lower ones

Doing a roof that way also takes less lumber.

With the right type of metal, your rafters can be up to 5 ft apart

 

[Ole rooster]

Bobbie.......the corrugations do two things. They give the tin strength over a short span, and they form a channel to direct water flow. John H said, horizontal would defeat the purpose of the channel.

 

[TN_BIRD]

It's less than ideal, but you could do it that way. Just remember to tilt it enough so the water runs off. Sorta like they do with gutters. I can't remember, but I think it's about 1 inch rise for every 10 feet or so.

 

[bobbieschicks]

I will run them vertically I need all the help I can get to keep it from pooling up there. Thanks.