Vertical seam – Metal Sales Vertical Seam Installation User Manual
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VERTICAL SEAM
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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 Endwall assembly. Use C-Clamps to hold Back-Up channel in place.
2. Place a row of Double Bead Tape Sealant across panel and over each panel rib approximately 2" from panel end.
3. Install field cut Z-Closure over Double Bead Tape Sealant. Before continuing, make sure Z-Closure placement will
accommodate Pitch Break Flashing (see page 47 for proper Z-Closure installation).
4. Once Z-Closure is set in Tape Sealant, fasten through Z-Closure, and into Back-Up Channel with #10-16 x 1" Pancake Head
Drillers (4 per panel).
5. Apply a continuous bead of Tube Sealant across top leg of Z-Closure filling any gaps or openings or openings around panel
ribs. Position and install Pitch Break flashing to Z-Closure with
1
/
8
" x
3
/
16
" Pop Rivets (as shown).
6. Fasten vertical leg of Pitch Break to the parapet wall with the appropriate fastener (1'-0" o.c.).
7. Install Counter Flashing, Reglet, or wall panel and fasten to parapet wall with appropriate fastener 1'-0" o.c. If Counter
Flashing or Reglet is used, seal to parapet wall with Tube Sealant. Do NOT fasten Rakewall to wall.
8. 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.
Counter Flashing
Tube Sealant
Tube Sealant
#10-16 x 1" PHD (4 per panel)
Pitch Break
1
/
8
" x
3
/
16
" Pop Rivet (see below)
Double Bead Tape Sealant
Fasteners (by others)
Vertical Seam Panel
Vertical Seam Z-Closure
Pop Rivet
Flashing
Z-Closure
Tape Sealant
CAUTION
Additional screws
may be required for
high snow loading
and steep slopes.
Back-up Channel
3:12 Slope
Minimum
INSTALLATION NOTES
9"