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Can roof sheeting be installed with the exterior coloured surface down?

April 26, 2017coloured exterior installed roof sheeting

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Can roof sheeting be installed with the exterior coloured surface down?

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No. This exposes the unexposed surface paint coating to the atmosphere which has lower film thickness and UV absorbance capabilities, not designed for prolonged exposure to weather. At the same time, roofing profiles are designed to be used one side up and may leak if installed the wrong way.