Technical Specifications

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GARAGE DOORS
& OTHER LARGE OPENINGS
ALL APPLICATIONS
Install Starter Track 1” above garage door
casing.
Establish a level line from the bottom of the
Starter Track out to the side on both ends
with a laser level.
Use this line to measure down the wall (each
side of garage) to attach the Starter Track so
that the panels will meet at the proper height.
Use Spacer (FS 1010) behind the panel at the
bottom course (below the starter), which will
be scribed to the contour of the surface.
Panels at the bottom course of the garage
door opening must be face fastened to the
studs.
When face fastening, always fasten at least 1”
from all panel edges to avoid panel cracking
or breakage. (Figure 53)
PENETRATIONS, RAILINGS,
& SIGNAGE
Openings for small penetrations for pipes
or conduits may be cut through a panel with
the hole sealed with ASTM C-920 compliant
sealant. For larger penetrations greater than
1.5”, it is best to block or frame out the
opening.
Along the jambs of the opening install Single
Flange Sealant Backer. Cut panel edge as
needed to butt to Sealant Backer and add
recommended sealant.
Underneath the opening block out, install
FS1010 Spacer as needed for face fastening
panel edge at framing locations. Terminate
panel with ¼” gap. Sealant here is optional,
depending on the depth of the blocking.
Above the penetration, add flashing and
install FS1010 Spacer as needed for face
fastening panel edge at framing locations.
Ensure minimum ¼” gap between bottom of
panel edge and penetration blocking.
Keep any face fasteners 1” away from panel
edges. (Figure 54)
If installing railings or signage over AWP,
ensure fasteners are secured through to
framing or other structural support. Do not
fasten any attachment only to panels.
Level line - measure down from here to place
lower Starter Track
Starter Track 1"
above garage door
casing
Starter Track
Corrugated Spacer
Fig. 53
Fig. 54