Installation Guide Important Notes
- 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 are noted on the Steel Panel page.
- Galvalume panels, or pre painted Galvalume panels, should not be used in Hog Barn applications.
- Galvalume material must not come into contact with concrete or pressure treated lumber.
- Load Tables contained herein were prepared by Dr R M Schuster P.Eng, Professor Emeritus of Structural Engineering, University of Waterloo, Ontario Canada.
- All sealants shown on the details are a recommendation only by Westman Steel. Unless requested prior to ordering, Westman Steel will not supply tape sealant or caulking in quotes or cladding packages.
- Types and locations of tape sealant and tube caulking shown on the details are the best recommendation for a proper seal.
- All screw types shown on the details are the best suited fastener for each location recommended by Westman Steel.
- Screw lengths shown on the details are the standard recommended length. Different length fasteners are available and can be supplied if requested.
- All fasteners shown on the details are/can be supplied by Westman Steel.
- Panel End Lap details can be supplied but may vary based on actual site conditions.
- Hip and Valley details can be supplied but may vary based on actual site conditions. These details are to be used as a guideline only for installation.
- Ridge venting will not be assumed to be included in quotes or cladding packages. If venting is required, please notify Westman Steel prior to estimating or ordering.
