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SUNSCAPE® ROOF COVERING SYSTEM
INSTALLATION GUIDE
SUNSCAPE® is a three-part
system that is installed on an
existing roof structure. Here's
how to calculate how many of
each part you will need.
SUNSCAPE® Premium Roof Panels
QUANTITY: Width of roof in feet divided by 2
SUNSCAPE® Inner Profile Kits
QUANTITY: Width of roof in feet divided by 2, minus 1
SUNSCAPE® End Profile Kits
QUANTITY: 2 per roof
See numbers on illustration above.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
End Profile Kits.................................................................................................2
Inner Profile Kits ..............................................................................................3
REQUIRED TOOLS ............................................................................................4
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE ......................................................................5
Measure Rafter Spacing ...............................................................................6
Measure Purlin Spacing ...............................................................................6
Ensure Roof Squareness and Minimum Roof Pitch ............................6
Make a Profile Spacer Bar ............................................................................6
Measuring & Cutting Aluminum Profiles ................................................7
Drilling Holes in Profiles................................................................................8
Adding Profile Closures ................................................................................8
Cutting Roof Panels to Length ...................................................................9
Removing Protective Film ............................................................................9
Installing Inner Profile Bases .................................................................... 10
Installing First Roof Panel .......................................................................... 11
Installing Inner Profile Caps ......................................................................12
Installing Inner Profile Cap Covers..........................................................13
Installing End Profile Bases with CUT Roof Panels ...........................15
Installing End Profile Bases with UNCUT Roof Panels .....................17
Installing Flashing and Foam Flashing Strips ......................................19
CLEANING SUNSCAPE® ROOF PANELS ................................................ 20
CONTACT PALRAM AMERICAS ................................................................ 20
ENGLISH
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Installing End Profile Caps and Covers with CUT Roof Panels ..16 Installing End Profile Bases with UNCUT Roof Panels .....17 Installing End UNCUT Roof Panels, Profile Caps and Covers ..18 Installing Flashing and Foam Flashing Strips ........19 CLEANING SUNSCAPE® ROOF PANELS ..........20 CONTACT PALRAM AMERICAS ..............20... -
Page 2: System Components
Locking Fixing Drilling Screw for Screw for Screw Profile Cap Profile Base (for fixing & Profile (SEE PAGE 20) Profile Base Closure to metal rafters or purlins) * Roof Flashing Not Included – see page 20 Palram Americas Surfin’ USA... -
Page 3: Inner Profile Kits
(top and bottom) Strip Locking Self- Fixing Screw for Drilling Screw for Profile Cap Screw Profile Base & Profile (for fixing (SEE PAGE 20) Closure Profile Base to metal rafters or purlins) * Roof Flashing Not Included – see page 20 Palram.com... -
Page 4: Required Tools
REQUIRED TOOLS Although the SUNSCAPE® Roof Covering System can be installed by one person, it is much easier to install with a second person to assist. Drill Screw Gun Angle Grinder with Cutting Disk for Aluminum Rubber Mallet Circular Saw with... -
Page 5: Important Safety Notice
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE Always use hearing protection and protective eyewear. Gloves are important, because parts of the SUNSCAPE® Roof Covering System may have sharp edges. NEVER STEP DIRECTLY ON THE PANELS — before, during or after installation. Injury and/or damage to the panels could result. -
Page 6: Before Installation
• Determining Roof Measurements Measure rafter spacing. Measure purlin spacing. • To install SUNSCAPE® directly on rafters, the inner • To install SUNSCAPE® directly on purlins, the purlins rafters must be 24" on center. must be the same distance apart from each other. -
Page 7: Measuring & Cutting Aluminum Profiles
EQUALS – Total length of each Profile Base, Profile Cap and Profile Cap Cover Measure twice, cut once! Always orient the cut edge of each aluminum profile toward the top of the roof. CUT EDGE OF PROFILE TOWARD ROOF Palram.com... -
Page 8: Drilling Holes In Profiles
Fasten a Profile Closure to the TOP and BOTTOM end of every End Profile Base and Inner Profile Base. • The Profile Closure will prevent the Roof Panel from sliding off when the Roof Panel is being installed. End Profile Closure Inner Profile Closure Palram Americas... -
Page 9: Cutting Roof Panels To Length
See the proper calculations above. Remove the protective film from the BOTTOM of the Roof Panel BEFORE installation. • Leave the protective film on TOP of the Roof Panel until AFTER installation. SEE PAGE 13. Palram.com... -
Page 10: Installation
SHOWN IN DRAWING If your rafters or purlins are made of Be sure that the overhang length is exactly metal instead of wood, use the included the same for all Profile Bases. self-drilling screws to attach the Profiles. Palram Americas... -
Page 11: Installing First Roof Panel
Place the first (uncut) Roof Panel between the two installed Inner Profiles Bases. • Make sure the raised edges of the Roof Panel are seated along the length of both Inner Profile Bases. Add the third Inner Profiles Base. Palram.com... -
Page 12: Installing Inner Profile Caps
• Start fastening the Inner Profile Cap at the bottom of the roof line, and work toward the top. • Add another Inner Profile Cap in between every two new panels. Inner Profile Cap FASTEN THE INNER PROFILE CAP TO THE INNER PROFILE BASE USING THE LOCKING SCREWS Palram Americas... -
Page 13: Installing Inner Profile Cap Covers
• Start at the bottom of the roof line and work toward the top. • Remove the protective film after each Roof Panel is fully installed and secured. Inner Profile Cap Cover Inner Profile Cap START AT BOTTOM, WORK TOWARD TOP Palram.com... -
Page 14: Measuring/Cutting Roof Panels For Left/Right Side Of Roof
THE RIP LINE IS THE RAFTER CENTER LINE MINUS 3/8" Measure twice, cut once! Cut the Panel Gasket to the length of the Roof Panel (if needed). Then add the cut Panel Gasket to the cut edge of the Roof Panel. Palram Americas... -
Page 15: Installing End Profile Bases With Cut Roof Panels
The gap behind the Panel Gasket is normal, and helps account for expansion of the Roof Panel. Bring the entire assembly to the roof and set it in place. RAFTER RAFTER Fasten the End Profile Base to the end rafter through the holes along the length. RAFTER Palram.com... -
Page 16: Installing End Profile Caps And Covers With Cut Roof Panels
Install the End Profile Cap on both left and right side End Profile Bases. • Start fastening the Inner Profile Cap at the bottom of the roof line, and work toward the top. Install the End Profile Cap Covers on both left and right End Profile Caps. Palram Americas... -
Page 17: Installing End Profile Bases With Uncut Roof Panels
• Center the profile in the middle of the rafter. • Using the spacer bar at every hole, fasten screws through the pre-drilled holes along the second End Profile Base. CORRECT PROFILE ORIENTATION NOTE: PROFILE CLOSURE NOT SHOWN IN DRAWING Palram.com... -
Page 18: Installing End Uncut Roof Panels, Profile Caps And Covers
Insert the RIGHT side uncut Roof Panel. Install the left End Profile Cap, and then install the Cap Cover, on left End Profile Base. Install the right End Profile Cap, and then install the Cap Cover, on right End Profile Base. Palram Americas... -
Page 19: Installing Flashing And Foam Flashing Strips
• Installing Flashing (not included) • Installing Foam Flashing Strips (included) Install flashing if required by code. Flashing is NOT included in the SUNSCAPE® Kit. After flashing is installed, measure, cut and insert Foam Flashing Strips (included in SUNSCAPE® Kit) under the flashing, between each aluminum Profile. -
Page 20: Cleaning Sunscape® Roof Panels
• Do not use abrasive or high alkaline cleaners. • Do not use sharp objects, squeegees or razors. PALRAM AMERICAS 9375 Commerce Circle, Kutztown, PA 19530 USA 800-999-9459 Palram.com SUNSCAPE® and Palram® are copyright 2019 by Palram Industries Ltd. All rights reserved. Palram Americas...