Rounded Roof Edges

Making a rounded or bullnose corner is easy if you plan for them before installing drywall.

Rounded roof edges.

The rounded edges provide a larger bonding surface for galvanizing paint and coatings. Structurally your options include putting the roof panels just over a framing system. The main factors which influence the shape of roofs are the climate and the materials available for roof structure and the outer covering. Begin your round roof project.

To make a truly round roof in metal you need eitehr tapered panels or some of the metal panels will work. Additionally cable feed glands are not required any longer to prevent chafing when feeding through cables wiring and or piping. Install the drip edge as normal. Usages vary slightly from region to region or from one builder or architect to another.

Making rounded drywall corners is easy just attach the corner bead then mud as usual. Roof terminology is also not rigidly defined. The radius cutters from beveltools create a uniform rouned edge in one pass. When you reach a corner where an eave and rake edge meet you need to make a cut to ensure a proper fit.

Rounded corners give a soft adobe like look to a room and a more finished look to trimless open doorways. Roof shapes differ greatly from region to region. This reducing the risk of peeling and rust corrosion. A rounded or radius gutter typically needs to be custom made by a company that specializes in these products.

Cut the entire drip edge by your second mark so that it only hangs past the edge by an inch. Rounded roofs and turrets also require specially shaped gutters and drip edges to carry water down away from the roof and siding.