[uncleGarage]

Hello.

I was hoping to get advice on how best to fasten corrugated metal to rafters.

This is for a gable-end awning that extends out about 14 feet from the gable. We have 2x6 rafters every 22 inches. I'm not sure if I should lay out 2x4's across the rafters perpendicularly or if I should sheet the whole surface with ply or possibly even t1-11. (t1-11 would give it a nicer appearance from below.

My main concern is getting enough bite when I screw through the valleys on the corrugated and into the underlying wood. But I don't want the screws to break through and be visible from below.

My preference is to use 3/4" T1-11 for the best appearance from below

Thank you very much.

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[Old Thomas]

What wind zone are you in?
I would put 2x4s perpendicular to the rafters, either between or on top of the rafters. Then I would put a ceiling on the bottom of the rafters.

 

[Nealtw]

You can do the plywood face down then horizontal 2x4 straps ever 2ft on top the plywood.

 

[uncleGarage]

What wind zone are you in?
I would put 2x4s perpendicular to the rafters, either between or on top of the rafters. Then I would put a ceiling on the bottom of the rafters.

Thanks OT. That's a good idea. I can even use a much thinner and lighter material on the underside as it should get any weather.

I'm in SoCal, inland so I think that's Z1. It's also located in a canyon lower than the surrounding land.

Thanks again!

 

[uncleGarage]

You can do the plywood face down then horizontal 2x4 straps ever 2ft on top the plywood.

This would definitely give me more than enough meat to bite into. Thanks for this suggestion. I appreciate your response.

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