Vertical seam – Metal Sales Vertical Seam Installation User Manual
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VERTICAL SEAM
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Double Bead Tape Sealant
1
/
8
" x
3
/
16
" Pop Rivet (1'-0" o.c.)
Vertical Seam Clip
Tube Sealant
Vertical Seam Panel
Vent Material
Offset Cleat
Vertical Seam Z-Closure
Tape Sealant
Back-up Channel
Vented Ridge Cover
Vent Drip
#14-13 x 1
5
/
8
" Dekfast (1'-0" o.c.)
1. Once panels have been installed, slide Back-Up Channel under upper edge of panels. Position Back-Up Channel to allow for
proper installation of Vented Ridge assembly. Use C-clamps to hold Back-Up Channel in place.
2. Apply a row of Double Bead Tape Sealant across panel, up and over all ribs approximately 2” from panel end on
both sides of ridge.
3. Install Vertical Seam Z-Closures over Double Bead Tape Sealant. Before continuing make sure Z-Closure placement will
accommodate Vented Ridge Cover (see page 47 for Z-Closure installation).
4. Once Z-Closure is set in Double Bead Tape Sealant, fasten through Z-Closure, tape sealant, Vertical Seam panel, and into
Back-Up Channel with (4) #10-16 x 1” PHD per panel. C-clamps may be removed once closures have been fastened.
5. Once all Z-Closures have been installed, place a row of Double Bead Tape Sealant across top of the Z-Closure on both sides of
the ridge. Tube sealant must be used to fill any and all gaps left around the Z-Closures.
6. Install Vent Drip, Vent Material, and Offset Cleat (in order) and fasten to top leg of Z-Closure with #14 Dekfasts
at 1’-0”o.c.
7. Apply a row of Double Bead Tape Sealant across outer leg of Offset Cleat.
8. Install Vented Ridge Cover and secure to outer leg of Offset Cleat with Pop Rivets as shown above.
9. If two or more flashings are required, lap the flashing over the previously installed flashing by a minimum of 2” placing a bead
of Tube Sealant between the flashings and securing with pop rivets 2
1
/
2
”o.c.
3:12 Slope
Minimum
INSTALLATION NOTES
8"
1"
CL