Stop! Don't Put A Single Screw In Your Tuff Rib Until Y

Just make sure that you multiply all measurements by the same number. Side edge overlaps should be caulked at the top of the rib, while end overlaps should be caulked at the ends of both the top and bottom sheet. Fasteners screw fasteners of 1 to 2 length are placed beside every high rib on the width of the sheet and at each girt or purlin as per detail b. Screws must be long enough to penetrate completely through the metal, shingles and the roof deck. Before installing tuff rib panels, it's essential to prepare your roof deck properly to ensure that the metal panels will be installed correctly.

Tuff rib and/or diamond rib (wall steel) metal installation manual 36 panels note: The details and written instructions described in this manual are suggested installation methods to ensure a quality application of our products and should be considered as a guideline only.