Westman Steel. EN FR. Westman Steel Toggle Navigation. Exposed fastener structural roof and wall panels, given the correct span and load requirements, can be installed directly over purlins or joists, or direct to deck.
Recommended minimum roof slopes sre noted on the Steel Panel page. Galvalume panels, or pre painted Galvalume panels, should not be used in Hog Barn applications. A unitized snow guard can be a single- or multi-component and does not use continuous cross-member. Continuous snow guards are otherwise known as rail type snow guards, snow fence, snow rail or pipe-style snow guard.
These have at least two components: brackets or seam clamps that are attached to the roof, and cross-members that are anchored to the brackets or clamps that restrain the sliding snow. Continuous snow guards can be made up of one or multiple cross-members. Choosing the right type of snow guard is a decision largely based on aesthetic and personal preference.
Attachment Solutions. Jerod Webber, sales manager, at Raytown, Mo. The compatibility between different types of metals is an important consideration when choosing a snow guard system. To color match the roof material, it is recommended that the type of paint or powder coating is equivalent to the roof material in terms of fade and chalk characteristics.
For more information, visit www. A combination of testing, science, mathematics and quality control are required for the proper design of snow guard systems. Since they represent a load chain to transfer the sliding forces of snow into the building structure, each link in the chain must be proven to be able to withstand the forces to which it will be exposed.
Snow guards should always be placed at the lower half of the roof plane. And, depending on the system, snow guards can be placed in a single line, or in multiple rows. There are a number of ridge cap and venting options. When venting, enough space must be left at the top of the roof sheeting allowing a sufficient opening as specified by the manufacturer. For a ridge longer than the length of a single vent normally 10 feet butt two vents together with the connector fange underneath at the joint.
Both vent and end panels fit between the two tabs on the connector fange. End panels are used when vents are installed individually. Certain Gable trim are installed after the roof sheets have been installed. If you are using this type of trim, it should be installed as per details attached. Depending upon the type of building, there are a number of other fashings and trims needed to close off around the various wall penetrations such as doors and windows.
The following describes some of the more common types as shown in the details following. Here again, some wall fashings and trims are installed before the wall cladding while others are installed after the cladding. Make sure you know which type you are using. Other options may be available. Please inquire. A gable divider is not needed if the end wall sheets are cut to fit the slope of the roof. Install the side wall and end wall sheeting, beginning on the side opposite primary view, usually the rear wall of the building.
This will produce the best appearance since the sheeting laps will be out of immediate view. It is very important to use a level to plumb the wall sheets before fastening. Westman Steel. EN FR.
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