Filling gaps in roof sheets an eaves filler strip is designed to go under a sheet while an opposite ridge filler strip is designed to go over a sheet.
Filling gaps in corrugated roof.
Foam fillers should be used to fill the gaps at the ridge and eaves ends of sheets.
Eaves fillers fitted underneath the sheets whilst ridge fillers are fitted on top of the sheets and underneath the flashing.
If roof closure strips are not used every place the metal is raised leaves a gap between the wood of the roof and the corrugated metal.
These closure strips fill the gap between the raised corrugations and the roof deck to keep out insects vermin and wind blown rain.
Foam fillers are supplied in pairs with a ridge and eaves profile for each sheet.
The uniform profile of corrugated panels means that the strip fits securely at both the eave and the ridge.
These strips seal out animals birds and insects.
The wood closure strips have a self adhesive backing for ease of installation.
All foam filler strips should be bonded to the pans or valleys of the sheeting with a flexible waterproof silicone sealant and should be continuous over the entire width of the sheeting.
Roof closure strips are made to fill this gap and come in many different styles to fit the various kinds of metal roofing that are commonly available.
The existing house soffit.