TAMKO MetalWorks - Manual (Page 5)

Steel Shingle Installation Guide
Page 5
Snow Guards
• The use of snow guards should be considered in areas
where snow and ice accumulate.
• When installing a snow guard, follow the snow guard
manufacturer’s recommendations for installation and
placement. Installation instructions are included in the box.
• To begin, cut and fold back the top lock of shingle directly
above the location of the snow guard, just as with a roof jack
installation.
• Fasten above the shingle, leaving approximately two inches of
the snow guard strap exposed.
• To retrofit a snow guard on an existing roof, slide the top of
the snow guard under the top lock of the shingle, fasten
through the shingle, apply sealant to the fasteners, and slide
the sleeve over the fastener heads and under the edge of the
shingle above.
Touch Up Paint
• IMPORTANT: This product is intended
for field touch-up for minor scratches
on METALWORKS painted product.
METALWORKS product with major
damage should be replaced.
• SURFACE PREPARATION: Prior to
touch-up painting, foreign substances
should be removed from the minor
damage area.
• APPLICATION: Shake the bottle vigorously for 2 minutes.
Apply one coat of METALWORKS Touch-Up Paint to the
damaged area(s) only. A small brush is included inside the
bottle to apply touch-up. Apply one coat of METALWORKS
Touch-Up Paint to the minor damaged area only. The touch-
up paint is supplied “ready to apply” and dries to a tack-free
state in 15 min. at 70° Fahrenheit.
• Use only paint supplied by
TAMKO METALWORKS.
• No spray paint of any kind should be sprayed or over
sprayed on TAMKO METALWORKS products.
Removal & Replacement of Existing Shingle
• When removing a damaged shingle in the field area, it is
advisable to cover the surrounding shingles to prevent
possible damage to the finish.
• Slide siding zip tool under the locks and work open.
• Remove clips from the shingle and remove damaged shingle.
• Install new shingle, slide into locks and fasten with new clips.
• Reset remaining shingles and close locks.
Important: All detail work demands careful
consideration. It is important to consider water
flow and overlap materials in proper sequence!
Disclaimer: It is the responsibility of the installer
to ensure installation is completed according to
directions, and that all construction by-laws and
codes are met. TAMKO is not responsible for
damage of any kind resulting from faulty or
improper installation.
UL Class A Fire Rated Roof
• For roof applications requiring Underwriters Laboratories,
Class A fire rated roof, the entire roof area must be covered
with 1/4” (6cm) DensDeck®, 1/2” gypsum board, or
VersaShield® (one or two layers, depending on local
building codes). One of the products listed above must be
applied directly over the sheathing or existing roof,
underneath the underlayment, and must be fastened in
accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. One layer
of appropriate underlayment shall be applied over the
selected product listed above prior to installing shingles.
• Reroofing-suitable for installation over existing Class A
asphalt fiberglass shingles with a minimum 15/32” (1.2cm)
thick plywood decking.
• Contact TAMKO or Underwriters Laboratories for specific
application requirements for UL Class A rated systems.
UL Class C Fire Rated Roof
• Minimum 15/32” sheathing and one layer of appropriate
underlayment shall be used in roof applications requiring
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Class C fire rated roof.
Reroofing
• Can be installed over up to two layers of asphalt shingles.
• Check your Local Building Code. Building Code restrictions
may apply.
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J-Channel
• When applying METALWORKS shingles on a vertical wall
application as a siding, use J-Channel around windows, doors
and other openings.