Metal Sales Vertical Seam Installation - Manual (Page 20)

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VERTICAL SEAM
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1. Install Floating Rake Angle at all rake and rake parapet conditions. Square Floating Rake Angle to rake
condition. It is critical that Floating Rake Angle be square to building as this will control alignment
of panels (see page 15 to check building square).
2. Fasten to decking with #12-14 x 1 1 /
4
" Shoulder Self Driller screws at 1'-0" o.c. Do not over tighten
screws for it is imperative that the Vertical Seam roof system be allowed to float.
3. If two or more Floating Rake Angles are required, butt ends. Do not overlap Floating Rake Angles.
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Note: Moisture Barriers, Eave, Gutter, and Valley flashings must first be installed before panel
installation can begin (see pages 22-25). Vertical Seam panels must be installed going from left to
right when looking from eave to peak.
1. Field notch and hem the Vertical Seam panel (as shown on page 18). Apply a single bead of Tube Sealant
inside the open hem of the Vertical Seam panel.
2. Position the first panel so female leg is on top of the Floating Rake Angle. Slide the panel toward the
peak of the roof engaging the Vertical Seam panel and the Offset Cleat. Offset Cleat must be fully
engaged into the Vertical Seam panel. Additional overhang must be considered if using wall panels.
INSTALLING FIRST PANEL
INSTALLING FLOATING RAKE ANGLE
STEP
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STEP
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Square Floating Rake Angle to Rake
Fasten Floating Rake Angle with Shoulder Self Driller (1'-0" o.c.)
Vertical Seam Panel
Moisture Barrier
Female Leg