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INSTALLATION DETAILS
Issued January 23rd, 2005
These install details are provided to demonstrate the recommended
installation method for Metro Roof products and accessories.
The details and information in this document reflect current roofing prac-
tices used in the United States. Consult with Metro Roof Products for
additional information.
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Metro Roman Tile Installation
Indicates critical areas of installation
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- Page 1 Front INSTALLATION DETAILS Issued January 23rd, 2005 These install details are provided to demonstrate the recommended installation method for Metro Roof products and accessories. The details and information in this document reflect current roofing prac- tices used in the United States. Consult with Metro Roof Products for additional information.
- Page 2 General Metro Roman Tile panels are Installed on new or existing roofs pitched a minimum of 2-½:12 (12 degrees). An underlayment is to be installed as per local code and manufacturers instructions. Panel Battens 1”x4” or 2”x2” panel battens may be used over a solid sheathed roof deck.
- Page 3 Counter Battens 1”x4” counter battens are placed approximately 24” o/c directly over rafters. Fasteners must penetrate 1” into or through the roof framing members and be placed 12” o/c. When counter battens are used, install 1”x4” battens down both sides of valley flashing as shown. 24”...
- Page 4 20” Double ‘V’ Valley Install 20” (508mm) Double ‘V’ Valley metal overlapping a min. of 4” (100mm). Valleys are attached with site fabricated clips as shown. Washer and rubber grommet screws are acceptable at the outside locations, as shown above. Extend valley a min of 1”...
- Page 5 Fastening First Course Fasten the first course of panels at the raised panel sec- tion, through the fascia metal, and into the 1”x4” batten. This is the only place where it is acceptable to fasten panels through the top. Valley Panels Cut line Bend line Mark the bend line...
- Page 6 Hip Panels Hip cuts are measured, cut and bent similarly to valleys. Each hip Bend line Cut line panel is bent up a min. of 1½” and fastened against the hip board. 2” Bend Line Cut line ½” is deducted from the actual measurment when making hip cuts.
- Page 7 SIDE-HEAD WALL/CHIMNEY/SKYLIGHT The following details apply to any square cornered protrusion through a roof. NO BATTEN Cut and flatten 2” At front of chimney, measure, cut, and fold On sides of chimney, cut and fold up At back of chimney, seal each top corner up panel 2”.
- Page 8 ALTERNATE FLASHING DETAIL Side-wall Underpan metal is covered with counter flashing or standard Z-bar. Panel front down-turn is flared out to allow Underpan to exit onto panel below. Fold up nose of panel where underpan metal exits on top of panels below.
- Page 9 SMARTjack and SMARTsleeve Cut panel battens a min. of 6” from the protruding pipe. Slide the SMARTjack into place. Mold base of Flatten the panel directly below the pipe to avoid a SMARTjack to conform with panel. hump. Cut and hem a lip around the perimeter of the SMARTjack on the section placed above the panel bat- ten.
- Page 10 Ridge Panels The following steps should be followed to ensure adequate weather protection along the ridge. The top course of panels require cut and bent panels to complete the ridge line. Bend all ridge panels using Metro’s top bender. Cut Line Bend Line Always bend the ridge panels before cut- After bending and cutting, reshape...
- Page 11 Top Course Metal Roman Top Course metal may be used to avoid bending and cutting full panels at the ridge or chimney. Roman Top Course metal can also be used at the front of chim- neys and skylights. 1-1/2” Top Course Metal is used where the last panel course before the ridge measures 4½”...
- Page 12 TRIM CAP DETAILS HIP/RIDGE INTERSECTION Install hip caps from the bottom using 2 fasteners per trim cap. Overlap trim- RIDGE CENTER CAP caps at hip/ridge intersection. Cut and At the center of a ridge line, a fit the ridge cap over both intersecting small/short ridge cap, as shown, hip caps as shown.
- Page 13 Materials & Accessories: Dissimilar Metals: Fascia/Counter Flashing To avoid adverse corrosion effects 79” x 3.25” or 5” caused by dissimilar metals, COPPER 3.75 lbs. Metro RomanTile and LEAD flashings should not be Stone Coated 52” x 16.5” used with Metro roof products and 5.5 lbs.
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