Metal Sales Snap-Loc 24 Installation - Manual (Page 43)

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SNAP-LOC 24
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INSTALLATION OF METAL OUTSIDE CLOSURE
METAL OUTSIDE CLOSURE
The Metal Outside Closure is used to close off the high end of the panel.
Proper placement of the Metal Outside Closure is necessary for correct installation of flashing.
Fasteners used at the Metal Outside Closures must not penetrate the framing members, as this
will restrict the system's ability for thermal movement.
Before installation of the Metal Outside Closure can begin, female rib must be field notched
beyond that which was done at the factory. See detail below.
STEPS
1. Slide a Compression Plate on to the end of the panel with the tab engaging the panel.
2. Apply Double Bead Tape Sealant down the female leg, across the panel and up the male leg
1 /
2
"
from the end of the panel. Double Bead Tape Sealant must completely cover all factory punched
holes. Apply a 2
1 /
2
" long pig tail of Double Bead Tape Sealant over the section of the female rib
which must be field notched.
COMPRESSION PLATE
SNAP-LOC 24 PANEL
DOUBLE BEAD TAPE SEALANT
COMPRESSION PLATE TAB
1 /
2
"
FIELD NOTCH
FEMALE RIB
Note:
Minor ribs in Snap-Loc 24 panel
are not shown for clarity reasons.
2 1 /
8
"
PIG TAIL OF DOUBLE
BEAD TAPE SEALANT