Buckle Down roofing cleat designed to reinforce compromised roof decking seams and provide secure support during metal roofing installation and repair
Example of damaged roof decking seam and repair context where Buckle Down roofing cleats are used to reinforce weak areas during metal roof installation

“We don’t prioritize what we have time to fix, we can fix all of it now.”

BuckleDown was developed to solve a real contractor issue: Good plywood that has deflection at the seams. Many homes fall into the gap with decent roof sheathing, but didn’t use standard roof “H” clips common in new construction. BuckleDown fills that void taking a marginal, leak-prone deck to one that is secure and supported.

BEFORE & AFTER
Actual Roof Application

Buckle Down roofing cleat positioned over a roof decking seam to reinforce weak plywood joints before metal roof installation

The plywood seam on the roof shows a 1/4” deflection or buckle. The plywood is not compromised but the deflection will telegraph through the finished roof.

Roofing crew installing Buckle Down cleats across roof decking seams to strengthen structure and prevent movement under metal roofing panels

By widening the seam with our circular saw, we’ve made a kerf for the BuckleDown roof cleat. We insert the roof cleat so the hidden side shores up the low sheet, then place screws in holes to secure it.

Buckle Down roofing cleat fastened over a split decking seam providing secure backing for metal roofing and preventing seam failure

Roof buckles are handled and the plywood is prepped and ready for dry in material.