Installation Guide

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You

Can Do It In 5 Easy Steps

1. Determine

Dimensions

2. Cut and Nail Support Structures

3. Pre-Drill Tuftex Panels

4. Fasten Panels in Place

5. Sit

Back, relax,

and

enjoy

Installation Tips:

Tuftex® pan

els are

the

best building panels available for many

home improvement projects such as deck covers, sun porches,

carports, patio covers, privacy panels as well as many

light commercial and agricultural applications. They are not

recom-mended as the primary roofing for residential or

commercial buildings.

Storage: Store out of the sun, preferably indoors.

not

store out-

side

uncovered stacks, as damage from heat build-up may

occur.

Cutting:

Cut

single panels of Tuftex® with a utility

knife,

or a pair of

snips. Multiple panels may be cut using a circular

saw

w1th a

plywood blade reversed

or a fine

tooth

handsaw.

Side Laps and End Laps: Seal all side

laps

and end

laps

with

a sili-

cone sealer. Overlap

sides

of panels one corrugation

and

ends a

maximum of 4".

Fastening: Important

- Pre-drill

all

fastening

holes. All

products

naturally expand and contract with change in temperature.

Because of

this, all panels must be

fastened

to allow

for

expansion

and contraction. Always pre-drill hole prior to fastening panels. Do

not over-tighten fasteners. Tuftex® brand screws with attached neoprene

washer are recommended. In a roof-ing application, fasten the

panels

the

crowns.

In a siding/wall application, fasten the

panels in the

valleys.

Pitch: Plan a minimum 1" pitch per foot of roof. (Pitch is the amount

height in

inches

the rafter rises per

foot.) In heavy

snow

areas, plan up to 3" pitch per foot.

Cross-brace Support Structure: Install Tuftex® Vinyl® panels on a

maximum of 24" o.c. Tuftex® PolyCarb® can span 36" o.c. Consult

your

local

building department for requirements.

Closure strips: Use Tuftex® closure strips which are available in

both

wood and foam. They

have

been designed to fit

the

SeaCoaster® 2

2/3" x 9/16" round wave and the PolyCarb®

and UltraVinyl® square rib

pattern.

Heat & Temperature Issues: Make sure you choose

e right

prod-uct

for

your project. For projects

in high heat or cold

areas

where

the

surface

temperature

ranges from +270'f

-40'f

select

Tuftex® Poly-Carb® Tuftex® Vinyl® Opaque panels are suitable for

all weather condi-tions and surface temperatures up to 150 F.

Vinyl

Translucent

and Clear panels are to be installed for use in

milder

weather conditions only, and are not recommended

for

locations

with high

or surface temperatures that can exceed 125°F.

Never Install Tuftex® panels directly over dark colored

rafters

closure strips. For best results, paint

(white)

the

top

edge of

the

rafter or closure strip that is

posed to sunlight. Do not

overlap

or apply over existing roofing or lattice.

Ventilation: All

Tuftex®

covered structures need adequate

ventilation to control condensation and ensure coolness. If high heat

may develop choose Tuftex® PolyCarb® panels for your project.

CLOSURE

STRIP

RAFTERS

CROSS BRACE

(PURLINS)

24 • O.C. MAX SPACING FOR

VINYL PANELS;

36" O.C. FOR POLYCARB

SIDE DETAIL

1/2" to 3/4"

OVERHANG

ONE

CORRUGATION

OVERLAP

NEOPRENE

WASHERED

SCREWS

PREDRILL

SCREW

HOLES

RIDGE

DETAIL

Tuftex Ridge,Lite or CONTINUOUS ALUMINUM

RIDGE FLASHING

(VENTED

IF NECESSARY)

FLASHING DETAIL AT WALL

NEOPRENE

WASHERED

SCREWS

CLOSURE

STRIPS

SIDEWALL DETAIL

RAFTER

Made in The USA

SIDEWALL

FLASHING UNDER SIDING

U.S.

STANDARD

Onduline North America Inc.

Fredericksburg, VA 540-898-7000

www.tuftexpanel.com

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