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Repairing a tin roof Big Al 09-13-2006
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Posted by Big Al on September 13, 2006, 7:16 pm
I have a large carport about 20 feet wide. It has 2X8's spaced 2' apart with
2X4's crossing them at 4' intervals. The tin is regular corrugated roofing
and is on top of the 2X4's. Problem is the nails are all coming up. They are
aluminum nails with a rubber washer. I need to get on top of the tin to
repair it. Was thinking of putting some 1/2" plywood on top of the tin and
trying to walk on it. Then I decided to ask and avoid a neck breaking
experience:)

For what it's worth, on the bottom of the 2X8 rafters are some 2X4's nailed
to keep the 2X8's from twisting?? I guess that's why there are there. They
are on 8' centers, the highest one is just over 10' off the ground. Was
thinking of trying to prop up a few of the 2X8's using the 2X4's as stops to
hold the top of the prop and just wedging the other end into the ground. The
2X8's are supported at one end by the building and at the other by some 4X4
posts with two 2X8's bolted together running between them. Seems stout. The
2X4's under the tin are worrying me.

So, what do I do? And, what do I replace the nails with?

Al



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Posted by Eric in North TX on September 13, 2006, 7:42 pm

>Big Al wrote:

How big are you Al? I walk my 250+ lbs around on a similar roof, the
biggest problem I have is causing dents. I walk around with a broom
stick & bang them out after I get down. As to fasteners, I use hex
head, rubber washer screws intended for screwing into wood (Lowe's or
Home Depot) & run them with a cordless drill with a hex tip. The
hardest part is getting the nails completely out.


Posted by Big Al on September 14, 2006, 2:44 am

>
> >Big Al wrote:
>
> How big are you Al? I walk my 250+ lbs around on a similar roof, the
> biggest problem I have is causing dents. I walk around with a broom
> stick & bang them out after I get down. As to fasteners, I use hex
> head, rubber washer screws intended for screwing into wood (Lowe's or
> Home Depot) & run them with a cordless drill with a hex tip. The
> hardest part is getting the nails completely out.
>

200 pounds. I find it hard to believe the roof can hold you up if it's built
like mine. How long are the screws and what are they called? Bought some
#10, 1.5 inch long Phillips head sheet metal screws toady and some fender
washers. This roof will never hold water but I'd like to stop water from
rotting out the wood.

Al



Posted by Eric in North TX on September 14, 2006, 2:50 am

Look here: http://www.trufast.com/
click products then scroll to panel to wood.

I'm careful only to step where the fasteners are, and therefore a
support underneath.
disclaimer: your results my vary, void where prohibited, following my
advice could lead to serious injury, if this is a concern, do not.


Posted by Goedjn on September 14, 2006, 10:07 am

>
>>
>> >Big Al wrote:
>>
>> How big are you Al? I walk my 250+ lbs around on a similar roof, the
>> biggest problem I have is causing dents. I walk around with a broom
>> stick & bang them out after I get down. As to fasteners, I use hex
>> head, rubber washer screws intended for screwing into wood (Lowe's or
>> Home Depot) & run them with a cordless drill with a hex tip. The
>> hardest part is getting the nails completely out.
>>
>
>200 pounds. I find it hard to believe the roof can hold you up if it's built
>like mine. How long are the screws and what are they called? Bought some
>#10, 1.5 inch long Phillips head sheet metal screws toady and some fender
>washers. This roof will never hold water but I'd like to stop water from
>rotting out the wood.
>

If it bothers you you can always lay a ladder across the roof, and
move around on that. It will slow you down quite a bit, though.


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