Storage And Protection for roof and wall panels 1. Keep the packets above ground to keep water out. 2. Give slope to the bundles for drainage, by giving extra wood at one end. 3. Stack the bundles with spacers between bundles. 4. Cover with canvas tarpaulin to protect from water 5. Tie down cover ends, away from stack to permit air circulation, do not wrap under or restrict air movement. Important Do not use plastic sheeting as a cover because it will promote moisture. - 1 -
Roof Paneling To prevent Damage Durakolor Roof / Tile Sheet may be damaged by during erection. The damage can be avoided by the use of walk boards. Two sets are suggested; one for the workmen laying or fastening sheets, the other for traffic up and down the roof. The walks board is also an excellent safety precaution on steep roofs. If you must step on the roof panel, always walk the flat of the panel, on or close to the purlins. "NEVER WALK ON THE MAJOR CORRUGATIONS / CREST" CAUTION Before starting to panel, recheck the building structure to be sure it is still plumb and square. - 2 -
Screws and Application Course thread: Better grip of sheet Stops movement of sheet Dwell Section: Prevents Sheets from driving up and minimizes distortion of profile Shank Guard: Enlarges hole in sheet to minimise damage to the protective coating of screw Drill Point: Identifying the Screw 14 20 x 45 Screw Guage* TPI* x Length of Screw (From below the head) * TPI: Threads per Inch * Screw Guage is Diameter of Screw (with Thread) Screw Gauge (g) Size (mm) Approx 10 4.8 12 5.5 14 6.3 18 8 Screw Selection: a. Length Without Insulation Into Metal / Wood : At least three threads of the screw must protrude through the metal/wood support, but the shank guard must not touch the support With Insulation: The insulation thickness should be added screw length required Side Lap and accessory fastening Stitching screw with EPDM washer 8-15 x 15 Pop Rivets b. Drill Point Selection of Screw Drill Point depends on the metal support thickness Point 3 2 to 3 mm Point 4 4 to 6 mm Point 5 7 to 9 mm Number of Screws Estimate: = 5 x Number of Sheets x Number of Support - 3 -
Screw Fixing Screw Setting Crest Fixing: Valley Fixing: Roof Sheeting Process Crest Fixing is sufficient however ensure better grip the valley fixing can be done at the two ends of a sheet. Wall Sheeting Process Valley fixing is to be done. - 4 -
Sidewall and Endwall Panel Installation 1. Block Durakolor Z Purlin to level position before starting wall cladding. Maintain blocking until the Durakolor Roof Profile is installed on the Z Purlin /structure with SDST screw. 2. The fixing with Durakolor SDST Screw should start from base angle and fixed with each Z Purlin to the top of the building. 3. Foundation and out to out steel dimension must be level, square and correct. 4. Erection Team must clean all wall panels before leaving the site of erection. - 5 -
Installation of Durakolor Roof / Tile 1. (A) & (C) denote Durakolor Roof /Tile Sheet, (B) denote Durakolor Ridge (Plain/Crimped). 2. Locate the center of the first Major Crest over steel line attach panel (A) & (C) then attach (B) 3. Each Side of (A), (C) and (B) must run in conjunction to each other. 4. All Damaged paint finishes must be retouched to prevent rusting. 5. In the event a screw is installed in a wrong location or a screw breaks during driving process, remove the screw and install a new screw of larger diameter to prevent leaking. 6. Concentrated heavy loads (personnel or material) occurring on the roof during construction shall be distributed uniformly over a larger area in such a manner as to prevent damage to building components. 7. All material shaving occurring as a result of drilling operations on the roof are to be removed in such a manner as to prevent damage or staining of roof sheets (Roof should be swept clean at the end of each day) 8. Refer to the following pages for details eave alignment of roofing sheets, sealer application and fastener types. Note: For buildings having roof extension, canopies, lean to s etc. wall cladding must be done first before roof. - 6 -
Roof Sheeting Sequence and Mastic Application - 7 -
Roof Sheeting Sequence and Mastic Application Note: This sequence of sheeting and mastic application saves time in picking up sheet corners and ensures a sealed lap connection. 1. It is recommended where possible wall cladding is done before roof. 2. The building plumb, square and tight before sheeting is begun. 3. Erection crew is to sweep roof panels clear of all metal shavings daily until roofing is completed. - 8 -
Durakolor Tile Fixing The fixing sequence of the Durakolor Tile will be same as explained in Page 7 Note: The Durakolor Tile needs to be interlocked as shown below to ensure the overlap is Leak Proof. Top Sheet Interlocking Lower Sheet For Durakolor Roof an overlap of 150 mm is recommended - 9 -
Durakolor Roof & Accessories Installation Procedure with Mastic Tape - 10 -
Durakolor Roof & Accessories Installation Procedure with Mastic Tape Top View Top View Wall To Wall Covering Side View Roof To Wall Covering Roof Sheet Wall Sheet Barge Cap Bottom Flashing - 11 -
Durakolor Skylight Installations Install Durakolor Skylight in the sequence shown above Fastener Location Note: Durakolor Skylight shall be installed as roof sheet. Protective measures are to be taken to personnel damaging the skylight. Do not walk on Durakolor Skylight - 12 -