Installation Guide MERIDIAN DIRECT TO DECK P +1 916 838 1940 F +1 866 864 5410 www.rossroofgroup.com Version 1.
Table of Contents Roof Overview............................................................................................................................. 01 Tools required............................................................................................................................. 03 Safety Statement ...................................................................................................................... 04 Meridian Panel & Roof System Components...............................
NOTE Detail Map T hese details are specific to the following profiles: or Panels Complete Part Overview REFER TO THE FOLLOWING LIST TO VIEW DETAILS DETAIL DETAIL AREA PROFILE ROOFING SYSTEM COMPONENTS ITEM NO. 1 Eave Treatment Meridian 902 Fascia Starter 151-7740 2 Rake / Gable / Barge Meridian 905 Barge Channel 903 Barge Cover 151-7745 Item # 3A Hip 904 Hip under Channel Trim 400 (See pg 18, fig. 03.
Tools Overview SAFETY STATEMENT In any roofing installation, safety is priority #1. Review and follow local, state and federal safety guidelines. ESTIMATING SHEET Tape Measurer Caulk gun Nail gun Estimating sheet for Meridian products is available. Please contact your local sales representative. MERIDIAN ROOF SLOPE R oss Roof Group roofing systems should be installed on roof deck slopes 3:12 / 14° or greater (optional vertical application).
3 3/8” lap width PANELS 11 3/8” Installation Guide 52 3/4” Minimum roof pitch: 3:12 / 14° PANELS Cover dim: 49 1/4 x 9 7/8 Metal roofing panels are nominally 52 3/4” long by 11 3/8“ wide, having an exposure area of 49 1/4” by 9 7/8” wide. Each tile is nominally 4.40 lbs. with an installed weight of 132 lbs. per square / 1.32 psf. Panels per square: 30 Installed weight: 132 lbs. per square / 1.32 psf. Gauge: 26 Blank page is here to keep subsequent spreads intact (i.e.
Construction Details DECK PREPARATION Ross Roof Group products shall be applied to a solid or closely fitted deck. The sheathing must be structurally sound and adequately fastened to resist wind loads. Reroof over asphalt shingles: (Consult local building codes) • • • • • Over existing asphalt shingles Meridian Panel can be installed over one layer of asphalt shingles if allowed by local code. One layer of underlayment is recommended for ease of installation.
DETAIL #1 CONTINUED DETAIL #1 Eave Treatment Eave Treatment Roof Deck Underlayment Underlayment Roof Deck 902 Starter FIG. 01.B 902 Starter Square up the eave if out of square by snapping a line and adjusting the starter as needed. If out of square more than a half inch use 901 short course over the top of standard drip edge wide enough to square the roof. Fascia Board FIG. 01.A NOTES 1. Position 902 Starter flush with fascia (Fig. 01.B).
DETAIL #2 CONTINUED DETAIL #2 Rake / Gable / Barge Treatment Rake / Gable / Barge Treatment Notch trim lines 2” 905 Barge Channel Underlayment 905 Barge Channel 902 Starter / drip edge 905 Barge Channel FIG. 02.A NOTES 1. 905 Barge Channel shall be installed along all rake /gable edges. 2. Position outside edge of 905 Barge Channel to be flush with the barge rafter. 3. Position 905 Barge Channel over 902 Starter and flush with the leading edge at eave. 4.
DETAIL #2 CONTINUED DETAIL #2 CONTINUED Eave Closure on Barge Cover Eave Closure on Barge Cover 905 Barge Channel 5” 2” Notch trim lines 903 Barge Cover 905 Barge Channel 903 Barge Cover Next Barge Cover Notched Barge Cover FIG. 02.D NOTES Piece slides over notched Barge Cover 8. Install 905 barge cover aligning 2” past fascia. Install prior to installing panels. 9. Notching the top of the adjoining 903 barge cover min 2”. (Fig. 02.C) 10.
DETAIL #3A CONTINUED DETAIL #3A Hip Hip without Underchannel Shingle Trim 400 Meridian Panel Meridian Panel FIG. 03.A NOTES 15 FIG. 03.B 1. Starting from the center of the hip, mark and cut the shingle panel and install. 2. Continue the panel install up and across roof. 3. The terminating panels on the left side of the hip should be marked and cut 2" long to overlap the panels on the right side of the hip. 4. Finish by installing the shingle trip over the lapped panels.
DETAIL #3B CONTINUED DETAIL #3B Hip Caps Hip with Underchannel Shingle Trim 400 Meridian Panel Underlayment 904 Hip Underchannel Trim Lines FIG. 03.C NOTES 17 FIG. 03.D 1. At the eave, position hip underchannel and cut flush with 902 Starter. 2. Install 904 Hip underchannel and fasten to the deck using #12 x 1 1/2” screws and install 12” OC through both sides of outer channel near the hem. 3. Overlap pieces 6”. 4.
DETAIL #4 DETAIL #5 Valley Side-wall flashing Roof Deck Underlayment Side-wall #906 Valley 708 Universal Flashing Flush at eave 715 Side Flashing (cut valley to fit shape of eave. See previous detail for same step) 902 Starter FIG. 04.A FIG. 05.A NOTES 1. Install underlayment in valley sesction of roof using woven format or bleeder strip application. (Refer to local building codes) 2. Position 906 Valley at the eave and cut flush with 902 Starter. 3.
DETAIL #6 CONTINUED DETAIL #6 Panel Installation, Layout, Overlap & Fastening Panel Installation, Layout, Overlap & Fastening Panel Sliding into previous panel 5 2 4 3 1 FIG. 06.C Underlayment FIG. 06.A FIG. 06.B Staggered panel arrangement NOTES 1. Starting at the first course, going from right to left, start with a full panel at gable, valley, hip or sidewall. 2. Notch to first panel 2” (4” in the valley) at the underside of the interlock. (Fig. 06B) 3.
DETAIL #7A CONTINUED DETAIL #7A Short Course Short Course Underlayment 901 Short course Underlayment 903 Barge Cover 903 Barge Cover FIG. 07.B 903 Barge Cover FIG. 07.A Top course of panels NOTES 1. Install panel on the upper starter strip at the transition so the under lap is flush with the inside of the 903 barge channel. 2. Install full panel covering the underlay on the transition panel so the headcheck is past the upper starter strip. 3.
DETAIL #7B CONTINUED DETAIL #7B Pitch Change Pitch Change HIGH TO LOW LOW TO HIGH Underlayment Underlayment Bent Panel Bent Panel FIG. 07.D NOTES 25 1. Measure and bend the panels at the pitch change to follow the pitch of the roof. 2. Continue to install panels on low pitch by interlocking into the headcheck of the bent panel. INSTALLATION GUIDE FIG. 07.E NOTES 1. Measure and bend the panels at the pitch change to follow the pitch of the roof. 2.
DETAIL #8 CONTINUED DETAIL #8 Headwall / Roof to Wall Headwall / Roof to Wall L Cut Provided by others: Head to Wall Metal 4x6 Provided by others: 110° Head Wall Metal Meridian Panel FIG. 08.B FIG. 08.A 715 Side Flashing For New Construction: Underlayment 4” up sidewall / headwall 708 Universal Flashing NOTES 1. Install panels up to bottom of headwall. Notch the headcheck. 2. Cut the last panel transitioning into the headwall both vertically and horizontally to fit lower right corner condition.
DETAIL #9 CONTINUED DETAIL #9 Chimneys, Skylights & Dormers Chimneys, Skylights & Dormers 7 Cut For New Construction: Underlayment 4” up sidewall / headwall 715 Side Flashing 901 Short Course 708 Universal Flashing Provided by others: 110° Flash FIG. 08.B NOTES FIG. 09. Dormer 1. Crickets may be required on the ridge side of any chimney or skylight more than 30” wide. 2. Install panels up to bottom of chimney, skylight or dormer. Notch the headcheck 3.
DETAIL #10 CONTINUED DETAIL #10 Roof Penetrations – Pipes & Vents Roof Penetrations – Pipes & Vents Pipe Flashing provided by others 907 Underpan FIG. 10.A NOTES 31 FIG. 10.B 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Chaulk around pipe prior to installing 907 Underpan. Install 907 Underpan with 1/4” bend over headcheck of panel below.. Seal around pipe Seal along top and down both sides of pipe flashing, install over underpan and fasten. Install panel by cutting tight around pipe flashing.
DETAIL #11A CONTINUED Off Ridge Ventilation DETAIL #11A Underlayment Off Ridge Ventilation Base Flashing (Provided by others) 907 Underpan Underlayment Opening in roof below ridge FIG. 11.D Vent (provided by others) FIG. 11.C NOTES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 907 Underpan Off Ridge Vent Location Desired location is one full course below the ridge. Cut opening, install sub base. (Fig. 11.C) Install Underpan on both sides of opening (Fig. 11.
DETAIL #11B DETAIL #11A CONTINUED Off Ridge Ventilation Ridge Ventilation Shingle Trim 400 7 shape panel Ridge Vent Deck Opening Underlayment 901 Short Course Roof Deck Panel Rafter FIG. 11.G NOTES 35 1. Short course 6" past both sides of off ridge vent and fasten to deck with #12 x 1 1/2" screws. 2. Cut and fit 7 shape panel up side and across the top of the off ridge vent. 3. Cut and fit 7 shape panel to closely fit the left side of the off ridge vent. 4.
DETAIL #12 Ridge Shingle Trim 400 Panel Fold Over Underlayment Roof Deck Blank page is here to maintain even number of pages for printing. If we want to delete this page, we'd have to delete another. Panel Rafter FIG. 12.A NOTES 37 1. Install Shingle Trim 400 across the ridge and securing through the panels into the deck with #12 x 1 1/2” screws or ring shank nails.
WALKING INSTRUCTIONS CLEANING & TOUCH-UP Correct / Incorrect During Installation 1. Metal shavings need to be removed daily during installation. 2. If you need to touch up finish either during or after installation, use a Touch-Up Kit matching the stone coated panel finish of your installation. 3. For questions regarding any additional issues, call 916-838-1940. 4. After installation is complete, be sure to clean all debris off of the roof, especially any metal shavings.
