Mini/maxi-batten – Metal Sales Mini-Batten User Manual
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MINI/MAXI-BATTEN
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PANEL PROFILES
SLOPE
SUBSTRATE
COVERAGE
LENGTH
AVAILABILITY
APPLICATION
FASTENING SYSTEM
FASTENERS
MATERIALS
FINISH
The minimum recommended slope for any Mini/Maxi-Batten roofing panel is 3:12.
The recommended substrate is
5
/
8
" plywood with a 30 pound felt moisture barrier. To avoid panel distortion,
use a properly aligned and uniform substructure. Please note that Mini/Maxi-Batten panels are not recom-
mended for use over open framing.
Mini-Batten panels have a coverage of 12", 16", and 18" widths either with 1" or 1.5" in heights.
Maxi-Batten panels have a coverage of 12", 16", and 18" widths in 1
7
/
8
" height.
Lengths under 5'-0" are available with some cutting restrictions. Maximum recommended panel length is 45'-0".
Longer panels require additional consideration in packaging, shipping, and erection. Please consult your Metal
Sales branch for recommendations (see PGI-2 and 3 for locations). Minimum curve of batten panels is 4'-0"
radius. For Curved panel lengths over 25'-0", please inquire.
Mini/Maxi-Batten panels are available in 26 and 24 gauge.
Architectural and Residential panel.
Concealed Clip System.
The fastener selection guide should be consulted for choosing proper fasteners for specific applications.
Quantity and type of fastener must meet necessary loading and code requirements (see PGI-12-13).
C
3
/
8
"
1
1
/
2
" nominal
C
C
13
/
16
"
1
7
/
8
"
1"
3
/
8
"
1
5
/
8
"
12", 16", or 18" Coverage
1
/
4
"
5
/
8
"
12", 16", or 18"
Coverage
PERFORMANCE TEST
UL 580, ASTM E-1592 (1" Mini-Batten only), UL 2218, UL 790, UL 263,
Miami-Dade County (1" Mini-Batten only)
7
/
8
"
1"
Steel grade 50, per ASTM A-792
*
Acrylic Coated Galvalume
®
(ACG) / ASTM A-792 - AZ55
Prepainted Galvalume / ASTM A-792 - AZ50
**
Fluorocarbon (PVDF)
*
Differential appearance of Acrylic Coated Galvalume roofing materials is not a cause for rejection.
**
Meets both Kynar 500 and Hylar 5000 specifications.
CURVING SPECS.
1" Mini-Batten: 12", 16", 18"
Minimum Radius : 4'-0" Pan & Batten
For panel lengths over 25'-0", please inquire.
24 gauge only.
12", 16", or 18" Coverage
12", 16", or 18" Coverage