Metal Sales Metal Roofing and Siding - Manual (Page 4)

Application Manual 6 Effective Date 12/08 7
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1. When working with metal roofing and siding, be sure
to wear protective clothing that will help prevent cuts
and scrapes. This includes long sleeve shirts, full length
pants, and gloves. Protective eye wear should be worn
while cutting and installing both panels and trims.
2. Metal panels can become very slippery from frost, mist,
rain, dust, and other elements. Be sure to know the
condition of the roof prior to getting on it. Though the
plywood or roofing felt may provide traction, the metal
roofing may not.
3. Do not walk on unsecured or partially fastened metal
panels. They can easily slide off the roof. Caution is
suggested.
4. Avoid working with metal panels on windy days. Wind
can quickly blow around trims and panels which can
create a dangerous situation. Be sure to secure panels
once bundles are broken, to keep the stack from
scattering.
5. Hot weather conditions can increase temperatures on
the roof over that on the ground. Be sure to know your
own physical limits.
6. Be aware of all electrical power cords and equipment on
and around the roof at all times. Be careful not to allow
yourself or materials to come in contact with the cords.
7. Know where you are on the roof at all times. Constantly
monitor locations of roof openings and roof edges to
prevent falls. Watch for others on the roof to keep from
inadvertently pushing them off as well.
8. On steeper roofs, you may need to or be required to
use a lifeline system for saftey. This can be done
several ways. Information on this can be acquired
through OSHA and other workplace safety organizations.
PLEASE BE SAFE!
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1. Order roof and wall panels along with the trims and
accessories when you are ready for them. It is not
recommended that panels be stored for long periods of
time. Storing for too long can void the warranty on both
the painted and galvalume finishes. If it is necessary to
store the panels, raise panels off the ground and elevate
one end to allow water to drain. Cover the panels and
trims with a tarp.
Do not use tight fitting plastic-type tarps as panel bundle
covers. While they may provide protection from the ele-
ments, they can also retard necessary ventilation and trap
heat and mois-ture that may accelerate metal corrosion.
If panels are to be stored during bad weather, we suggest
that they be stored inside. Do not store near or in contact
with salt, salt water, corrosive chemicals, ash, fumes,
nearby plants, foundries, plating works, kilns, fertilizer, or
wet/green lumber.
2. During installation, keep foot traffic over panels to a
minimum. Wear non-marking rubber soled shoes to keep
from scuffing material while walking on the roof.
3. Trim lengths: 12'-0 (Kent, WA) and 10'-6" (Spokane,
WA).