Installation Guide

TUFTEX panels 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 recommended as the primary roofing for residential or commercial buildings.
Storage: Store out of the sun, preferably vertically and indoors. Do not store outside in uncovered stacks, as damage from heat buildup may occur.
Cutting: Cut single panels of TUFTEX with a pair of snips or heavy duty scissors. Multiple panels may be cut using a circular saw with a plywood blade reversed or a fine-tooth
handsaw.
Side Laps and End Laps: Seal all side laps and end laps with a silicone sealer, vinyl adhesive or PVC cement. Overlap sides of panels one corrugation and ends a maximum of 4". Use of adhe-
sives does not guarantee a waterproof seal. Please note that these adhesives will be visable when used on tranlucent panels.
Fastening: Important – Pre-drill all fastening holes. All products naturally expand and contract with changes in temperature. Because of this, all panels must be fastened to allow for expan-
sion and contraction. Always pre-drill holes prior to fastening panels. The diameter of the hole should be 5/16” if using TUFTEX fasteners. If using other fasteners, the hole must be 2/16 to
3/16” larger than the diameter of the shaft of the fastener. Do not overtighten fasteners. Fasteners with attached EPDM washer are recommended. In a roofing application, fasten the panels
on the crowns on every other corrugation. In a siding/wall application, fasten the panels in the valleys of every other corrugation.
Pitch: Plan a minimum 1" pitch per foot of run. (Pitch is the amount of height in inches the rafter rises per foot.) Plan for more pitch in areas where frequent rainstorms or snow
are common. In heavy snow areas, plan up to 3" pitch per foot.
Crossbrace 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
™
octagonal pattern.
Heat & Temperature Issues: Make sure you choose the right product for your project. For projects in high heat or cold areas where the surface temperature ranges from +270˚F
to -40˚F select TUFTEX PolyCarb. TUFTEX Vinyl Opaque panels are suitable for all weather conditions and surface temperatures of 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 UV or surface temperatures that can exceed 125˚F. Never install
TUFTEX panels directly over dark colored rafters or closure strips. For best results, paint (white) the top edge of the rafter or closure strip that is exposed to sunlight. Do not over-
lap or apply over existing roofing or lattice.
Ventilation: All TUFTEX covered structures need adequate ventilation to control condensation and ensure coolness. In locales where high heat and humidity frequently occur,
choose TUFTEX PolyCarb panels for your project.
Installation Tips:
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
In as much as Onduline North America has no control over the use to which others may put this material, it does not guarantee the results, the effectiveness, or the safety of any possible or suggested design as illustrated here-
in by any photographs, technical drawings and the like. Each user of the material or design or both should make his own tests to determine the suitability of the material or any material for the design, as well as the suitability
of the material or design or both for his own particular use. Statements concerning possible or suggested uses of the materials or designs described herein are not to be construed as recommendations for use of such materials
or designs. User can expect normal pigmentation change over the life of the product.
There are no warranties, express or implied, including any warranty or merchant ability or fitness for any particular purpose. The liability of the Seller shall not exceed the purchase price of the products and the Buyer
shall not be entitled to nor Seller be liable for consequential, incidental, indirect or special damages resulting in any manner from the furnishing of the product or for any damages of any kind arising from the installation or use
of the products.
Onduline North America
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www.tuftexpanel.com
CLOSURE
STRIP
ONE
CORRUGATION
OVERLAP
EPDM
WASHERED
FASTENERS
PRE-DRILL
ALL FASTENER
HOLES
RAFTERS
BEAM
CROSSBRACE
(PURLINS)
24" O.C. MAX SPACING
FOR VINYL PANELS:
36" O.C.
FOR POLYCARB
CANOPY FRAMING DETAIL
FENCE OR SIDEWALL DETAIL
24" O.C.
SPACING
ENDWALL
FLASHING
FLASHING DETAIL AT WALL
RAFTER
CROSSBRACE
(PURLINS)
CLOSURE
STRIPS
EPDM
WASHERED
FASTENERS
RIDGE DETAIL
RAFTER
CROSSBRACE (PURLINS)
EPDM
WASHERED
FASTENERS
TUFTEX RIDGE-LITE™ or CONTINUOUS ALUMINUM
RIDGE FLASHING (VENTED IF NECESSARY)
SIDEWALL FLASHING UNDER SIDING
SIDEWALL DETAIL
SIDE DETAIL
1/2" to 3/4" OVERHANG
TUFTEX
®
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