Retrofit Roof Panels

Ibc references asce 7 minimum design loads for buildings and other structures for wind load design.

Retrofit roof panels.

As a cost efficient solution the retro r panel is a lightweight option with durability and high quality. This environmentally friendly option allows the existing metal roof to remain the new metal roof installed directly over the old roof providing a safe and labor saving installation. Retrofit transformations in design and form architects specify centria s line of exterior metal wall and roof products to retrofit drab faulty building envelopes into pinnacles of design ingenuity. The most common way to retrofit an existing metal roof is to utilize structural framing members that fasten through the existing panel and into the framing of the roof structure.

Mcelroy metal s retrofit roofing systems consist of adding sub structural components to the existing flat roof to build a slope into the structure and provide a platform to install new metal roofing panels. This panel has rib spacing 12 on center with a rib height of 1 1 16 and the minimum slope is 12. Retrofit roof fastening the capacity of the new metal roof panel and the existing metal building purlin thickness and spacing will usually dictate the spacing of the retrofit roof attachment. By doing this the additional load of the new roof is transferred to the structure as opposed to the existing metal panel.

Retrofit insulated panels also called nailbase panels provide continuous exterior insulation and a solid nailing surface in a single step. R panel metal roofing panels an excellent choice for retrofit construction the retro r panel can be applied directly over an existing pbr or r panel roof to give your building a new look and longer life. The retro r panel has a drip stop membrane to prevent rust from the old roof or wall from transferring to the new panel. Roof hugger s metal over metal retrofit systems are the ideal application when an old outdated metal roof needs to be replaced.

Product information the retro r metal panel is an excellent choice for builders looking to prolong the life of a building without damaging the existing roof. Once complete your new metal roof will add tremendous curb appeal become more energy efficient and have a decades long service life.