DETAIL MANUAL

A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO METAL ROOFING

GULFRIB
TM

EXPOSED SCREW METAL ROOF SYSTEM

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The Gulf Coast Tuff-Rib®

Roofing Panel
Gulf Coast Tuff-rib® panels are a strong,
durable, economic, and attractive answer to
the growing demand for metal roofing needs
Picture of in Florida and southern Georgia. Extremely
versatile, they are suitable for homes and
Gulf Coast businesses as well as agricultural and utility
buildings Tuff-rib® panels provide a 36-inch
coverage with ¾ inch ribs on nine-inch
centers, and utilize an anti-siphoning channel
to provide protection from severe weather
Figure 1 The Gulf Coast Supply office (left) and manu-
facturing facility. I-10 Live Jacksonville
Tallahassee Oak

conditions. Both panels and trim are fabricated using Perry

I-75
state-of-the-art computerized equipment at our facility to Live Oak Ocala

near Horseshoe Beach, Florida, to assure unifor- to Perry, and I-75 Orlando

Tallahassee
mity and consistency in product manufacture. and I-10 Branford to Lake City
Panels are roll-formed to the lengths specified and I-75
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by customers in either Galvalume or any of 349

more than twenty colors of painted 29-gauge,

26-gauge, and 24-gauge high-tensile metal,
19 Cross 351
ready for either customer pickup or on-site City 26
Trenton
delivery (customers should call about Gulf of to
Mexico
s

availability of 24-gauge metal). Your Gulf Gainesville

le

m
i Old
14 Town 19
Coast representative is waiting to assist you 351 Chiefland

in making the best choice for your particular Horseshoe

to Ocala
roofing needs. Beach on
Gulf Coast’s Tuff-rib® panels are 14 miles south
of
Cross City
fabricated from AZ-50 (painted) or AZ-55 Figure 2 Location of Gulf Coast Supply
® ®
(bare Galvalume ) grade 80 coil stock (grade 50 for 24 gauge). The bare Galvalume finish is not
only durable and cost effective, but offers reflectivity
so valuable here in the South. The paint system
employed on painted products offers optimum
exterior protection plus superior resistance
¾" to corrosion and ultraviolet radiation.
Figure 3 The Tuff-rib panel 9" While bare Galvalume carries a 25-year
limited coil manufacturer’s finish warranty, most painted metal carries a 40-year warranty. Both
painted and unpainted are of the highest known quality in the industry.
Gulf Coast also stocks a complete line of fasteners, sealants, and other accessories to meet
every need of both the do-it-yourself homeowner and the roofing contractor. A complete line of
both in-stock and custom-made flashings and trims are available in all colors as well.

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Installation of Panels
Roof Pitch
Gulf Coast roofing panels require a certain degree of pitch to ensure proper water drainage.
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Florida Building Code allows a minimum pitch of 2/12 for Tuff-rib panels as long as lap screws
and sealant are applied to the laps to prevent water from siphoning over the ribs (see Fig. 5 on p. 4).
Lap screws and sealant are optional when the pitch is 4/12 or greater (4/12 pitch means that there is 4
inches of rise for every 12 inches running horizontally). As a general principle, the less steep the roof,
and the more necessary also that sealant be used at all side-laps. Consult our representative for
recommendations for your particular roof pitch, and about roofing options if you have less than a 2/12
pitch.
Roof Preparation
Oil-canning is a wave-like, rippled appearance extending up the length of the panel after it has
been installed on the roof. Any irregularities in the roof, including uneven plywood joints, warped
plywood, uneven trusses, poor application of underlayment, the use of button caps with felt paper, etc.,
can promote oil-canning. Care should be taken to provide a flat, uniform surface on which to attach
the panels. See page 6 for more details.
Roof Application
Panel installation should begin at the gable end of the roof opposite the prevailing rain-bearing
wind (this will provide added assurance against wind-driven rain being forced under the laps). Measure
one panel width in from the roof edge. At this point chalk a line from ridge to eave. Place the leading
edge of the first panel along this line. It is extremely important that this panel be laid square to the eave
and ridge so that the remaining panels will line up square on the roof frame. It is wise to have a person
at the eave and at the ridge to ensure that the proper panel coverage is being maintained across the roof.
Also be sure that the panels are properly side-lapped (see fig. 7 on page 7).
In applications where end-lapping is necessary, the upper panel on the slope should lap over the
panel that is lower on the slope by about 12 inches. Lesser roof pitches require a greater amount of
panel overlap. All end-lap applications should use two horizontal rows of butyl sealant tape across the
panel and proper fastening to provide a maximum water seal.
An overhang of 2 to 3 inches on the eave is recommended to provide a drip edge, while only 1
inch overhang is necessary where gutters are used. The open panel ribs at the eave can be sealed with
inside closures. For maximum weather-tightness, a row of butyl tape can be applied above and beneath
closure material.
Trimming and Cutting Steel Panels
The best device for cutting steel panels across the profile is either hand snips or a nibbler.
Nibblers, and especially Carborundum blades on electric saws, however, do have a tendency to either
leave hot metal particles that can burn paint surfaces or to leave rust marks on panels and trim. The
same is true of any filings left on the roof caused by the application of screws. Care should be taken to
brush all such particles from roof surfaces after application.
To cut panels lengthwise: Note carefully where the panel is to be cut, and, using a straightedge,
score deeply down the length of the panel with a sharp-pointed utility knife. Folding the panel along the
score mark, and bending back again if necessary, should produce a clean break in the panel.

CAUTION! clean all metal shavings and particles off of roof to avoid unsightly rust stains

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Residential Trim Valley

See p. 12 for Siding Trims Ridge cap
(p. 12)
Endwall (p. 9)
Gable trim flashing
(p. 11) (p. 10)

Sidewall
Flashing
(p. 11)

Eave drip
(p. 8)

Panel lap detail

Roll Lite Door Lap Screw Apply sealant
to lap
overlap

Transition
Flashing purlin-bearing leg decking
(p.10)

Figure 5 Butyl tape or caulk is required when the

roof pitch is 3/12 or less, with lap screws applied
every 2 feet to maintain water-tightness of the lap.
On pitches greater than 3/12, lap screws and butyl
Figure 4 Roofing trims and flashings are named by the tape are optional. For more details on screws,
location or function of that particular piece on the building. see pgs. 6 and 7.

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Ordering Roof Panels and Screws

Care should be taken to order panels of the correct length to avoid having to make
corrective measures after purchase. Panel lengths should fall 2 to 3 inches short of the ridge when
a vented ridge is desired, and should extend 2 to 3 inches past the eave to allow a sufficient drip
edge (except as noted on pg. 3 concerning gutters). When a roof transition is involved, panels of
the upper portion should be ordered short to allow placement of the transition flashing (see
diagram on p. 10). The Gulf Coast sales personnel are ready to assist customers with information
specific to their particular roof.
Specially-washered screws applied through the flat of the metal is the most recommended
method used to attach roofing panels. 1-inch screws can be used if penetration of only ¾ inch is
either necessary or desired; otherwise, 1½ inch screws are usually recommended. 2½ inch screws
are also available, and are often used by those who adhere to through-the-rib fastening, and for
ridge-cap application. See pages 6 and 7 for more information on screw spacing and ordering.

Ordering and Applying Trim

The most common flashing for metal roofing is the ridge cap, which is used at the peak of a
roof where two opposing roof slopes join. Other flashings include transition flashing, end wall
and sidewall flashings, and valleys (see diagram on right for application). Eave trims include
gable flashing and eave drip, either of which are often applied above fascia trim. When roof pitch
exceeds 5/12 (a 5 inch rise in 12 inches), the slope of the roof should be mentioned when ordering
ridge caps, endwalls, and eave drip. When a steeper roof slope meets a lesser slope, both slopes
should be mentioned when ordering transition flashing.
At the gable edge the use of gable trim adds to the appearance of the structure and protects
the fly-rafter, and sidewall flashing is used where the side of a panel butts up against an adjacent
wall. In either case, the installer should be careful to seal between the gable rake or sidewall and
panel with butyl sealant tape, and to fasten the rake every 6" to 12" up the slope of the roof with
the appropriate screws. If eave drip is used on the gable, the number of 90 degree eave drip
should be specified separately from that used on the drip edge when ordering.
To prevent penetration of water, insects, and debris at the ridge, outside closures should be
inserted between the ridge cap and the top end of the panel. Screws are applied through the ridge
cap, closure, and rib in at least every other rib of the panels. At least a 1½" (or preferably 2½")
screw should be used for attaching ridge caps. Self-drilling lap screws can also be used to attach
ridge caps.
Keep Materials Dry!
Paint and finishes of Gulf Coast panels and trim are designed to withstand severe rain and
wet weather conditions. Neither paint, galvanized, or Galvalume finishes, however, are designed to
be in continuous contact with water for long periods of time. Damage will result if uninstalled
panels or trim are allowed to remain wet in storage. Be sure to store material that will not be
installed immediately in a dry location. Wet material should be air-dried and re-stacked if
installation is not planned right away.

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Screw (purlin) Spacing

How to Figure and Apply Screws 12 inch 18 inch 24 inch

linear feet of panels in your order

50 270 180 135
Gulf Coast Supply carries screws in 3 different lengths: 1 inch, 1½ 100 540 360 270
inch, and 2 ½ inch. 1-inch screws will barely penetrate a 1x4, but the 200 1080 720 540
1½ inch are the best all-purpose size. 1½- or 2½-inch screws are 300 1620 1080 810
400 2160 1440 1080
necessary for attaching ridge caps. The table on the right can be 500 2700 1800 1350
used to figure approximate quantities of screws for various purlin 600 3240 2160 1620
spacings and sizes of roofs. For 2-foot spacing between rows of 700 3780 2520 1890
screws, multiply the total linear feet of metal times 2.7 800 4320 2880 2160
Example: your order is 1250 feet of Tuff-rib roofing. 900 4860 3240 2430
1000 5400 3600 2700
1250 x 2.7 = 3375 screws 1100 5940 3960 2970
Please confirm all estimates with your Gulf Coast representative when 1200 6480 4320 3240
you placed your order. Figure 6 Tuff-rib panel screw
Codes allow re-roofing over shingles without the use of battens calculation chart
provided the roof has been checked by a licensed roofing contractor to insure levelness and pullout integrity.
Tuff-rib metal roofing can be separated from the moisture barrier by minimum, nominal 1"x3" yellow
pine battens spaced on maximum 24"centers, or according to ASCE calculations where applicable. Since
direct contact between pressure treated lumber and metal roofing must be avoided in order to prevent
potential corrosion, Gulf Coast Supply sells only untreated battens.
CAUTION: Battens must be fastened to the roof deck with minimum #6 screws at 12" on-center, or two
minimum 8d common or pneumatic nails spaced 8" on-center, or one every 4" on-center (or by applicable
calculations according to ASCE 7-98). Battens must be installed to support the entire width and length
of ridge, eave, hip, valley, and gable-end trims.
For solid decking, at least 15/32-inch structural plywood supported on rafters at a maximum of 24" on
center is required.
If care is taken, metal roofing application can be aided by pre-drilling panels, allowing screws to go
quickly and accurately into the desired spacing. Pre-drilling will work provided that pilot holes are placed
accurately in the proper locations on panels. Purlin spacing must be uniform and carefully measured.
For panel lap details, see Figure 5 on page 4.
Gulf Coast Policies
Delivery policy Delivery charges apply to all orders where delivery is requested. Please consult your Gulf Coast
sales department for details.
Sales tax All orders picked up at Gulf Coast Supply, and all orders delivered within the state of Florida, are subject
to state sales tax. Tax exemptions should be verified prior to delivery or customer pickup.
Warrantied products A 40 year warranty applies to most material* manufactured from painted coil stock, and a
25-year warranty to Galvalume material. Ask for details.
Indemnity All prices and designs are subject to change without notice
Disclaimer While we have made every attempt at accuracy in this manual, we are not responsible for typographic,
printing, or technical errors.
Oil Canning—a repeating, wave-like appearance in the length of the panel—is a common and often unavoidable
phenomenon in metal panels like Tuff-rib roofing that have large, flat areas within the panel. It is therefore not a
defect, nor a cause for rejection. See p. 3 for details on how to avoid oil-canning.
Return policy All panel orders and special order (non-stock) trim are considered the property of the customer and
non-refundable once they are manufactured. Standard trim and accessories are refundable providing they are
returned in a clean, resalable condition. Restocking charges will apply to any items at the discretion of the Gulf
Coast representative.

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Gulf Coast Tuff-Rib® Roofing Panels

SECTION PROPERTIES ALLOWABLE LOADS (PSF)
Fb. Live Load Live Load
Ix In. Sx In. Ix In. Sx In. Wind Load
Panel Fy Thickness KSI Weight Girth (Stress) (Deflection)
Gauge KSI In. Pos. Neg. PSF In. Positive Negative 2' 2'6" 3' 3'6" 4' 2' 2'6" 3' 3’6" 4' 2' 2'6" 3' 3'6" 4'
Bending Bending
26 ga. 80 .0187 36 36 .91 42 .0288 .0482 .0288 .1892 170 109 76 56 42 128 82 57 42 32 102 52 30 19 13

29 ga. 80 .0142 36 36 .69 40.875 .0232 .0374 .0232 .1786 133 85 59 43 33 100 64 44 33 25 82 42 25 15 10

Fastening Schedule for Various Wind Speeds

Wind Speed Zone
110 MPH 120 MPH 130 MPH 140 MPH
Roof Fastener Fastener Size Attaching to: OnCenter OnCenter OnCenter OnCenter
Zone Type Spacing Spacing Spacing Spacing
Woodgrip® 1x4 wood
Zone 1 or
WoodZac ®
#9-15 x 1½ purlins 24" 24" 24" 24"
Woodgrip® 1x4 wood
Zone 2 or #9-15 x 1½ 24" 24" 24" 12"
WoodZac ® purlins
Woodgrip® 1x4 wood
Zone 3 or #9-15 x 1½ purlins 24" 12" 12" 12"
WoodZac ®

Zone 2 a
Eave Roof Zones
a
Each “zone” of the roof has its own
screw requirements. Dimension a is
defined as 10% of the minimum width
of the building, or 40% of the mean
height of the roof, whichever is
a smaller; however, a cannot be less
Ridge than either 4% of the minimum width
of the building, or 3 feet.
Gable
Zone 1 Ridge

Eave
Zone 3 r
C engte
On acin
Sp

Figure 7 Screws should be placed on both sides of the ribs at both eave and ridge, Eave
and on the overlap side of the panel lap.

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Eave Drip
& Fascia
3"

FHA Style ED-3 Style 2 3/8 "

Eave drip Eave drip

7/16"
b
For custom eave drip, specify the
Eave drip a
Eave drip with fascia and inside closure amount of the eave that will be
Figure 8 Eave drip and fascia give a finished look along the drip covered (dimension “a”), and, for
eave of the house, as well as providing protection for the steeper roofs, specify pitch . If
materials they cover. The eave drip should completely cover the Fascia a fascia is desired, be sure that the
top edge of the fascia. Inside closures, which seal off the open dimension you order will be
ribs of the panels, are optional. b hidden by the eave drip.

Summary of Stock Trims and Flashings

item special order information
Ridge caps (RC-2) specify pitch if less than 3/12 or greater than 6/12. Also available in
larger widths. Closures recommended.
Eave drip (FHA, ED-3) 2 common styles. FHA style is pre-pitched for 3/12 to 6/12 roofs. For
appearance or ease of application, order by either specific pitch or as
gable trim (90°).
Gable flashings Residential (EF-1), large (GR-2), and small (GR-1) rakes available. Use
butyl sealant between rake and panel.
Valleys (PV-1) specify pitch if greater than 7/12. Seal with universal foam closure
material. Open-hemmed valleys (PV-2) aid water-tightness.
Sidewall (SW-1) Use butyl sealant between sidewall flashing and panel.
Endwall (EW-1) Specify pitch if greater than 5/12. Seal with outside closures.
Transition flashing Specify pitches of both roofs. Seal lower slope using outside closures and,
if desired, inside closures on upper slope.

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Ridge Cap
The Ridge Cap is used to seal the point at
which two upward slopes meet. This can
be both along the ridge of the roof as well
as a covering for a hip. Either woodgrip
or self-drilling lap TEK screws are
applied through the ribs of the metal.
Since debris, insects, and blowing
rain can find easy access under the ridge
cap, closures are required to either
completely or partially seal the opening.
Closures under ridge caps come in 3
types: solid, vented, and hip tape. Figure 9 Ridge cap showing outside closure (left) and profile vent
(right).
Solid closures (“Outside Closures”) are
the same width as the panels. They lock together in a row placed directly
under the screws that attach the ridge cap, and form a solid, water-tight,
air-tight barrier.
Profile Vent® comes in 50 foot rolls, is 3 inches wide, and forms a water-
retardant, insect resistant barrier that allows hot air to escape from the
attic, and is superior to many more elaborate and expensive vent systems.
Any length may be ordered.
Hip closure tape (Peel and Seal®) is a sticky, adhesive-backed metallic tape
that seals the hip roof. It is 6 inches wide and comes in 33½ foot rolls.
Because it must be conformed to the rise and fall of the panel ridges,
approximately 10% extra may be needed beyond the length of the hip
being covered.
Figure 10 Pipe Boots provide a
water-tight seal around roof
Outside Profile Vent ®
vents and come in a variety of
closure 6” or Versa-Vent ® sizes. They seal with caulk and
conform to the shape of the
panel ribs.
l
pane Lap or 2½" Woodgrip
®

screw required

RC-2 Standard 12-inch Ridge Caps

are strong, economical and adequate for most of your roofing needs

a
6”
RC-2 style over-sized ridge caps
are available with 18-inch coverage, or as a custom trim
RC-1 style 12-inch Ridge Caps item in total widths (2 times “a”) of 14-, 16-, 18-, 20-,
are also available in custom widths 22-, and 24-inch

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End-wall Flashing
End-wall flashing is applied where the upward
slope of a roof meets a wall. The wall side of
the flashing can be covered with siding or
counter-flashing, and outside closures are
®
necessary to seal
caulk (Solar Seal
recommended) between the
flashing and the
caulk edge (order EW-1C)
(used if endwall not panel. Roof slope
3" covered by siding) should be
mentioned if roof
3½" exceeds 5/12
pitch.
Figure 11 As with the ridge cap, the ENDWALL
FLASHING above is sealed using outside closures. pane
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EW-1 Stepped
Use EW-2 hemmed endwall when cornering endwalls with sidewall b Endwall EW-2 Hemmed
flashing, such as with dormers or chimneys. b Endwall
For custom end-walls, specify roof pitch and dimensions “a” and “b”. a
a a = 4½"
b = 3"

Transition Flashing
The TRANSITION FLASHING prevents
leakage at the point where two different roof
pitches meet. It must be sealed on the lower
side with outside closures, and can be sealed
underneath the upper panels with inside
closures. The similar GAMBREL
FLASHING is used where the lower pitch is
steeper than the upper.

TF-1 Transition Flashing 6½p" anel

closure
6½"

panel
b
a
Figure 12 The transition flashing
(above) and the GF-1 gambrel
flashing (right) provide a
For custom transition flashing specify the pitches continuous drainage where two
of the two roof slopes and, if necessary, dimensions slopes meet. Both seal with Gambrel flashing
“a” and “b”. outside closures on the lower side.

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Gable Flashing
3"
Butyl tape
3/4"

5" 3"

EF-1 style 7/16"

Custom trim—specify a custom
a
length for a or b.
Standard dimensions — a = 3" b View of EF-1 gable trim (fascia board removed)

b = 3" Figure 13 Gable flashing is used to trim the edge of the

roofing panel at the gable end of the roof. It should match
GR-1 style a the eave drip that extends along the drip edge of the roof. If
Custom trim—specify a custom the panel is allowed to hang over the gable end, eave drip
length for a or b. b can be used instead. Butyl tape between the trim and
Standard dimensions — a = 2 3/8 " panel eliminates leaks.
b = 2 3/8 "

Side-wall Flashing
®
caulk (Solar Seal recommended)

caulk edge (order SW-1C)

(used if sidewall not
covered by siding)

3"
3" Butyl tape

3/4"

5"
View of standard sidewall trim
Figure 14 Sidewall flashing is applied when the side of the SW-1
roof butts up against an adjacent wall. The wall-side of the
flashing can either be covered over with siding or sealed Custom trim—specify a custom b
with caulk (order SW-1C). Butyl tape should be applied length for a or b. a
where the “foot” of the flashing attaches to the roof. Standard dimensions — a = 3"
b = 3"

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Preformed
Valley
Install panels 4 to 6"
from diverter

panel panel
1"
4" to 6"
9"

PV-1 style a

PV-2 style

Two basic styles of valley are available.

For custom valleys, specify dimension “a” Figure 15 Pre-formed valleys use a diverter to prevent water
from rushing under panels on the opposite side, while
meanwhile channeling water off the roof. Expanding foam
closures are often used to assure a good seal.

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Gulf Coast Tuff-Rib Siding

Drip Cap
(p. 14)
Sliding
Door

Inside Corner
(p.13) Gutter
J-Channel (p. 15)
(p.14) TC-1 Track
Base Drip Cover(p. 15)
(p. 14)

Figure 16 Common trims associated with Tuff-rib roofing panels

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GR-2 Outside Corner

The GR-2 Rake and Corner can be used as a
gable trim or a corner for metal-sided buildings.
As an alternative, the smaller EF-1 or the GR-1
(both on p. 11) can also used as gable rakes, and the
PC-5 (below)or the GR-1 as corners.
Customizing rakes or corners is often necessary
due to their landing on a panel rib. Both the GR-2
and the IS-2 can be ordered as custom trim items
by specifying custom dimensions “a” or “b”. Be
sure to take into account the ¾" “head space” when
figuring custom dimensions.

3"
The PC-5 flat corner
panel Figure 17 When used as corner trim, the GR-2 straddles the ribs
works best on smaller
3" structures, and where of the panels where they meet at the corner of the building. The
the panels are running Tuff-Rib outside corner also serves as a gable rake (see below).
outside horizontally. It can be The inside corner (IS-2) has similar dimensions but with a
closure sealed with outside reverse middle bend.
closures.
panel

PC-5

GR-2 Gable Rake

6"
4 5/8"
¾"

4 5/8"
a

b
GR-2

b
IS-2

Figure 18 When used as a gable rake, the GR-2 runs parallel to the ribs of a
the roof panel, and is attached with screws running through the ribs of
upright siding. As with the EF-1 residential rake, the roof side can be
sealed with butyl sealant.

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Drip Cap and

J-Channel
DC-1

panel
Drip cap
drip cap
2½"

5/8"
j-channel 1
1 16"
capping the panel end

JC-1
J-channel

panel
1"
Figure 19 The drip cap is commonly used to trim out the bottoms of panels
over doorways and windows, and occasionally takes the place of base drip.
panel 7/8 "
J-channel is used to cap raw panel edges where run-off is not a problem, and
is most commonly used to trim around the bottom, sides, and occasionally the
top of windows and doors, and also to cap the top sides of skirting. 2 ¼"
capping the panel edge

Base Drip
panel

2"

7/8 "

BD-1
1¼"
Base drip

Figure 20 Base drip seals off the bottoms of panels at the floor level, where
it helps to prevent the entrance of rodents and insects, as well as a base for
the setting of panels.

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Gutters
Gulf Coast Supply produces 29-, 26-, and 24-
gauge gutters in either 5- or 6-inch widths (depth is
approximately equal to width). All gutters
should be ordered specific to the pitch of the
roof. Downspouts are available in 3"x4" (for 5-
inch gutters) and 4"x4" (for larger gutters). End
caps should be ordered at the same time as the
gutters to assure a custom fit. Special hangers fit
into the panel rib and under the gutter lip. Panels
should extend no more than 1" to 1½" inches
beyond the eave on which gutters are planned.
lap screws Figure 21 Exposed view of gutter showing gutter hanger placement,
l
5 or 6" pane downspouts, and end caps. Hangers employ lap screws, and end
caps are best attached with rivets.

Gutter hangers fit inside

panel rib and under lip Outer Inner Outer Inner
O

O
O

O
O

I
I

I
of gutter (apply at least
one per panel) and are Inner and outer gutter sections (marked “I” and “O”)
attached with lap screws alternate along the eave to assure ease of application and
or rivets. gutter appearance.

Downspouts in excess of 10 feet in length must

be made in 2 sections.

Track Covers

Door
TC-1
panel

header
3¾" sliding door
track cover
2½"
1 5/8"

5"

Door
Figure 22 Sliding door track covers fit over the door track and
under the panels to hide the track, assure a neat appearance, and
shed water over the door.

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Ridge caps (pg. 9) Eave drip (pg. 8) Valleys (pg. 12) Gable rakes (pg. 11) Sidewalls (pg. 11) Endwalls (pg. 10)

Transition & gambrel Door & window

flashings (pg. 10) Corner trims (pg. 13) trims (pg. 14) Base drip (pg. 14) Pipe Boot (pg. 11) Electrical Boot

Inside Closures

® Expanding ®
Outside Closures Versa-Vent® Profile Vent Foam Peel and Seal Touch-up Paint

S/D TEK
Lap TEK

®
Foil-backed thermal ®
Butyl Tape Solar Seal barrier insulation Woodgrip Screws TEK screws ZAC screws

Guide to Misc. Accessories

item application
pipe boot Fits over vent and heat pipes. Available also in heat-resistant boots.
electrical boot Fits around pipes with inaccessible tops (such as weatherheads).
outside closures Required to seal under ridge caps and transition and endwall flashings.
inside closures Seals under panels, particularly on the eave.
Profile Vent®, Versa-Vent
®
Vented closure material surpassing many other venting systems.
expanding foam Compressed adhesive foam expands to seal between valleys and panels.
Peel and Seal® Seals hips under hip caps. Also, a general purpose sealing tape (6" wide).
touch-up paint Hides scratches and mars encountered in installation. Over 20 colors.
butyl tape General purpose low-cost sealant, used on panel laps and under trim.
Solar Seal® A superior general purpose caulk for all joints. Matches panel colors.
Low profile insulation Greatly reduces radiant heat when installed under panels.
Woodgrip® screws Used in all applications attaching metal to wood. 1", 1½", 2½" sizes.
TEK screws Self-drilling TEK screws for metal purlins. Lap TEK screws draw
together joints and attach trim.
ZAC® screws “Lifetime” screws; 1½", 2½", threaded for wood; self-drilling available.

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