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STORAGE: Prior to application, store
Strongpanel/Powerpanel panels only in a DRY place. Do not
store outdoors, nor in any indoor area subject to moisture.
Stand panels on end and fanned out at the bottom to provide
air circulation, or stack flat in piles on blocks to protect
the bottom panels from ground moisture. CUTTING: When using
a power saw to cut Strongpanel/Powerpanel panels, do so away
from other panels unused or already applied. Place the interior
(bottom) surface of the panel UP and cover its surface with
a tarpaulin. This protects the exterior (top) surface from
the hot filings and minimizes the chance of damage. Wipe all
filings from both surfaces before application. Failure to
comply with these procedures relieves the manufacturer of
responsibility for any resultant damage to or deterioration
of the product and VOIDS ALL WARRANTIES. THERE IS NO IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PURPOSE.
One of the practical benefits of Strongpanel/Powerpanel color-coated/
galvanized steel roofing and siding is that, due to a unique
combination of design and strength, it is especially easy
to install. The Strongpanel/Powerpanel board-and-batten, rib-type
configuration permits the panel to lay flat and nest tightly
at side and end laps. A special strip on top of the main ribs
positions fasteners and assures correct, neat installation.
And its wide cover widths and long lengths mean fewer panels
and rows to install, less handling and fastening. Further,
because Strongpanel/Powerpanel is manufactured from high-tensile
steel, it has exceptionally high spanning properties for its
weight and thickness. This permits wider spacing and, therefore,
reduces purlin and girt requirements. Strongpanel/Powerpanel
also provides a greater degree of diaphragm strength that
contributes to the lateral stability of a building. Fastened
to girts, Strongpanel/Powerpanel panels form an efficient
vertical wall diaphragm that distributes wind loads; fastened
to purlins, they form a horizontal roof diaphragm that distributes
snow loads. This helps hold the building together and eliminates
or decreases the need for extra structural bracing. Strongpanel/Powerpanel
is formed on a continuous roll-forming machine that moves
color-coated and galvanized steel coils through a series of
roller dies. This process assures a consistent, uniform cover
width that results in close tolerances and tight, good-looking
buildings. But these close tolerances also require proper
Strongpanel/Powerpanel handling and installation. So, for
best results, read these Strongpanel/Powerpanel installation
instructions before you start and follow them.
Start installing Strongpanel/Powerpanel
roofing vertically at edge away from prevailing wind. Because
of its side lap drain feature, Strongpanel/ Powerpanel roofing
may be started from either right or left edge. IMPORTANT:
First roofing panel must be plumb to assure straight alignment
of entire row of panels. Tip: Stretch chalklines between nails
driven into ridge and end of each edge rafter. These lines
serve as guidelines to align panels. If roof requires more
than one horizontal row of panels, follow these procedures:
Temporarily fasten (i.e., at two points - not at ends - along
middle main ribs) panel No. 1 in lower corner. Install panel
No. 2 above and end-lapping over No. 1. Align both panels
with chalkline. Install panel No. 3 next to No. 1, side-lapping
over drain feature. Install panel No. 4 above No. 3, side-lapping
over No. 2 and end-lapping over No. 3. Check alignment at
ridge and eave again. Temporarily fasten all panels; permanently
fasten when all panels are in line. IMPORTANT: Do not
temporarily or permanently fasten drain feature rib of any
panel until it is side-lapped by adjacent panel.
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Safety Precautions
Gloves should be worn to prevent injury while handling
steel panels. Safety glasses should be worn to prevent eye
injury when cutting or drilling steel panels with power tools.
Use care when walking, sitting or kneeling on a steel roof
to avoid a fall. Steel panels may become slippery when wet.
Do not work on the steel panels when wet or when climatic
conditions are not suitable for safe installation.
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