| 1. Determine Dimensions. |
| 2. Cut and Nail Support Structure. |
| 3. Pre-Drill Tuftex Panels. |
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4. Nail Panels in Place. |
| 5. Sit Back, Relax, and Enjoy. |
| Installation
Tips: |
| Tuftex panels
are the best building panels available for many home improvement
projects such as deck covers, sun porches, carports, patio
covers, privacy panels as well as many light commercial and
agricultural applications. They are not recommended as the
primary roffing for residential or commercial buildings. |
| Storage:
Store out of the sun,
preferably indoors. Do not store outside in uncovered stacks,
as damage from heat build-up may occur. |
| Cutting:
Cut single panels of Tuftex with a utility knife, or a pair
of snips. Multiple panels may be cut using a circular saw
with a plywood blade reversed or a fine tooth handsaw. |
| Side and Endlaps:
Seal all sides and end laps with a silicone sealer. Overlap
sides of panel one corrugation and ends a minimum of 4". |
| Nailing:
Predrill all nail holes.
All products naturally expand and contract with change in
temperature. Because of this, all panels must be fastened
to allow for expansion and contraction. Always pre-drill holes
prior to fastening panels.The diameter of the hole must be
2/16 to 3/16 larger than the diameter of the nail or screw.
Do not overtighten fasterners. Aluminum nails or screws with
attached neoprene washers are recommended. In a roofing application,
nail the panels on the crowns. In a siding/wall application,
nail the panels in the valleys. |
| Pitch: Plan
a minimum 1" pitch per foot of roof. (Pitch is the amount
of height in inches the rafter rises per foot.) In heavy snow
areas, plan up to 3" pitch per foot. |
| Crossbrace Support
Structure: Install Tuftex panels
on a maximum of 24" o.c. Tuftex
PolyCarb can span 36" O.C. Consult your local
building department for requirements. |
| Closure Strips:
Use Tuftex closure strips which are available in both wood
and foam. They have been designed to fit the SeaCoaster 2
2/3" x 9"16" round wave and the Polycarb and
Ultravinyl square rib pattern. |
| Heat &
Temperature Issues: Make sure you
choose the right product for your project. For projects in
high heat or cold areas where the surface temperature ranges
from +270° F to -40° F select Tuftex PolyCarb. Tuftex
Vinyl Opaque panels are suitable for all weather conditions
and surface temperatures up to 150° F Vinyl Translucent
and Clear panels are to be installed for use in milder weather
conditions only, and are not recommended for locations with
high UV or surface temperatures that can exceed 125° F.
Never install Tuftex panels directly over dark colored rafters
or closure strips. For best results, paint (white) the top
edge of the rafter or closure strip that is exposed to sunlight.
Do not
overlap or apply over existing roofing or lattice. |
| Ventilation:
All Tuftex covered structures need adequate ventilation to
control condensation and ensure coolness. If high heat may
develope choose Tuftex PolyCarb panels for your project. |
