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MetroSHINGLE
Installation Details
©Copyright, all rights reserved, Metro Roof Products, Sept 2009
Issued December 29, 2005
INSTALLATION WARNING!
These install details are provided to demonstrate a recommended
installation method for Metro Roof panels and accessories.
practices used in the United States.
and accessories should have knowledge of roof structures, an
understanding of how to work with stone-coated steel panels and
accessories, and be experienced at working on sloped roof
.
environments
Metro recommends installers of MetroSHINGLE products use a
Metro Cutter, and have completed a 'SMART-Start On Site installer
Training Orientation Program' (located at http://www.metroroofs.com/
SmartStartTraining.cfm) for each profile installed. Metro does not
consider its products to be "do-it-yourself' (D.I.Y) mainly due to
specialized cutting & bending tools used during installation.
MetroSHINGLE
Installation Details
Revised July 5, 2013
Installers of Metro roof panels
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  • Page 1 Metro recommends installers of MetroSHINGLE products use a Metro Cutter, and have completed a 'SMART-Start On Site installer Training Orientation Program’ (located at http://www.metroroofs.com/ SmartStartTraining.cfm) for each profile installed.
  • Page 2 These installation details are designed to be used in conjunction with Metro's SMART-Start On-Site Installer Training Program. A MetroSHINGLE roof starts with perimeter metal & valley flashings, followed by field panels; installed from right to left, one course at a time, across the roof and up towards the ridge.
  • Page 3 ASTM A792. To avoid adverse corrosion effects caused by dissimilar metals, COPPER and LEAD Packing and Storage: A pallet of MetroSHINGLE contains approximately products and accessories. (refer to Metro SMARTbrief #02004) 16 squares. Care should be taken to store panels in an area free from moisture.
  • Page 4 3.5 lbs. (1.59 Kg) .57 lbs (.26 Kg) Shingle Rake Channel Head Wall Flashing MetroSHINGLE SMARTvent 79" X 1" X 2" (2006 X 25 X 50mm) 79" X 2-1/4" X 3-1/4" 59" X 3-1/2" X 16-3/4" 3.00 lbs (1.36 Kg) (2006 X 57 X 83mm) 3.30 lbs (1.5kg)
  • Page 5 MetroSHINGLE Installation Details PAINTED ACCESSORIES Shingle Fascia Starter Side-Wall Under-pan metal FL Drip Edge 120" X 3" X 1-1/2" 120" X 1-1/2" X 1-1/2" 120" X 4" X 3" (3048 X 100 X 76mm) (3048 X 76 X 38mm) 2.50 Lbs 5.0 Lbs.
  • Page 6 MetroSHINGLE Batten-less Installation Details WALKING ON YOUR METRO SHINGLE ROOF General Information These details are provided to demonstrate a recom- mended installation method for Metro roof panels and accessories. The details and information in this GRFXPHQW UHÀHFW FXUUHQW URR¿QJ SUDFWLFHV XVHG LQ WKH United States.
  • Page 7 MetroSHINGLE Installation Details UNDERLAYMENT MetroSHINGLES are installed on new or existing roofs pitched from at least 3:12 and above. Installation begins with roofing edge metals followed by the installation of roofing felt being conventionally applied. Ice-& Water shield underlay should be installed per local code and product application instructions in areas where icing may occur.
  • Page 8 MetroSHINGLE Installation Details RAKE METAL Install Rake Metal over Drip-edge metal with fasteners placed in the outside channel as shown. Rake Metal is notched to lap at joints leaving a minimum 2” overlap in water channels. Lap 2” minimum to prevent leakage through seams.
  • Page 9 MetroSHINGLE Installation Details PANEL PLACEMENT The first course of MetroSHINGLE panels hook onto the Starter Strip Metal. Subsequent courses of panels hook onto the rear of the panel beneath. Metro Shingles lay from the right side of the roof to the left.
  • Page 10: Panel Layout

    MetroSHINGLE Installation Details PANEL LAYOUT prevent a stack bonded pattern. A stagger pattern previous row to begin the next row. At valley the valley center rib. 12“(304mm) VALLEY PANELS VALLEY CUT PANELS Panels are installed with either a closed or open valley detail.
  • Page 11 Failure to follow this step may result in leaks around the valley. Under-Side of Panel 1” MetroSHINGLE panels intersecting the valley are 1” notched at the nose and the return lip is removed. The back flange is then notched and flattened as shown.
  • Page 12 MetroSHINGLE Installation Details FLASHING CHIMNEY OR SIMILAR SQUARE OBJECTS Installation with Side-Wall Under-pan. Cut Back-Interlock & flatten Measure, cut & fold up the panels across the front of Notch & bend Side-Wall Under-Pan as shown, and the penetration being flashed.
  • Page 13 MetroSHINGLE Installation Details CHIMNEY SADDLE PREPARATION At the rear of a penetration, install Chimney Saddle metal after hemming the sides and folding the corners where it protrudes (Min 2" (50mm) past the penetration. Trim and fold the flashing metal as needed. Seal with caulking around the corners and along the rear of the Chimney Saddle.
  • Page 14 MetroSHINGLE Installation Details HIP & RIDGE PANELS HIP & RIDGE CUT PANELS At hip and ridge locations, the panels are cut where the roof planes intersect. The junction between cut panels is sealed with 4" (100 mm) wide "peel-n-stick" roofing tape, prior to installing Trim Caps.
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  • Page 16: Roof Penetrations

    MetroSHINGLE Installation Details ROOF PENETRATIONS New vent jacks are installed at roof penetrations. Panels are neatly cut around protrusions as required and installed over vent flashings. Then cut the Back- After first sealing the panel, the vent flashing is -Interlock and flatten.
  • Page 17 MetroSHINGLE Installation Details INSTALLING TRIM CAPS CENTER CAP To create a center cap, simply cut-off the interlock flange and fold-over the cut edge so it resembles the front interlock nose of a factory cap. Position and fasten the center cap...