Step 1, Step 2, Architectural – Metal Sales Soffit Panel User Manual
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ARCHITECTURAL
IMAGE II INSTALLATION
(EXPOSED FASTENED END)
STEP
1
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installation can begin (see pages 37-40).
Image II panels are installed from left to right or right to left.
1. Apply a row of Double Bead Tape Sealant on the top leg of the Eave Flashing.
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building as it controls alignment of the following roof panels.
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located along the male leg of the panel. Fastener spacing must be designed to meet local building
codes (see page 23). It is important that the fastener be placed in the center of the fastening
groove and make sure not to over tighten screws.
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and into the solid substrate as shown below.
1. Snap second panel in place making sure panel ends are aligned. Snap panel in place working from
one end to the other.
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and into the solid substrate as shown below.
3. Continue with previous step until installation is complete.
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located along the male leg of the panel. Fastener spacing must be designed to meet local building
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groove and make sure not to over tighten screws.
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and excess sealant before continuing next area.
STEP
2
INSTALLING FIRST PANEL
INSTALLING SECOND PANEL
Square panel to rake condition
#9-15 x 1" Woodscrew
Properly position panel for eave condition
Fasten in center of
panel slot / groove
with Truss Head
Woodscrew
#9-15 x 1" woodscrew into solid substrate
Apply sealant at all panel
rib ends along eave
Square panel to rake
Properly position panel keeping ends flush
Double Bead Tape Sealant
CAUTION
Additional screws
may be required for
high snow loading
and steep slopes.
CAUTION
Additional screws
may be required for
high snow loading
and steep slopes.
Double Bead Tape Sealant