How Do You Attach Tin To A Metal Frame?
Constructing an outbuilding using a steel frame and tin siding offers an affordable and long-lasting alternative to standard wood constructed outbuildings. The difficulty in attaching tin siding to a structural metal frame is lessened when using the proper fasteners. One type of fastener allows you to attach the tin to the metal frame in one step and still maintain a watertight seal. Measure the width of the tin sheet you will be installing on the metal frame with the tape measure. Transfer the width dimension of the tin sheet to the metal frame and place a mark representing each side of the tin sheet. Measure the location of each vertical and horizontal support of the metal frame with the tape measure and then mark the location of each support of the surface of the tin sheet. Snap a chalk line across the location marks you placed on the surface of the tin sheet. This will provide you with a reference line for each metal frame support when the tin sheet is in place. Place the marked ti
