How To Install LYSAGHT PANELRIB® Cladding
Basic tips on installing LYSAGHT PANELRIB®. For more information see Install LYSAGHT® Steel Roofing & Walling
Please be aware that installation of steel cladding must be carried out by licensed tradespeople in some Australian states.
Location of Fasteners
A fastener should be located either at the side lap or adjacent to it. For a quality finish, fasteners at the ends of LYSAGHT PANELRIB® sheets, including end laps, should be located at every second valley. At intermediate supports, four fasteners should be used equidistant across the sheet.
For internal applications not subject to wind loads, the number of fasteners may be reduced by 50%, except for ceiling applications.
Side Lapping
Three types of side lapping methods are used: the overlapping flute, the butt joint and the edge lap joint. (see illustrations below.)
When using the overlapping or edge lap joint methods, side lap fasteners are required at 200-300mm centres.
Trims
Fastener without insulation
| Fix to Steel Single & lapped steel thickness >0.55 up to 1.0mm BMT |
Fix to Steel Single thickness steel >1.0mm BMT up to 3.0mm BMT |
Fix to Steel Single thickness steel >1.0mm BMT up to 3.8mm BMT |
Fix to Timber Hardwood |
Fix to Timber Softwood |
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| Pan fixed | 10-16x16, metal Teks, HH or M5-16x25 Designer Head or RoofZips M6-11x25 |
10-16x16, metal Teks, HH or M5-16x25 Designer Head |
10-16x16, metal Teks, HH | 10-12x20, Type 17, HH or M5-16x25 Designer Head or RoofZips M6-11x25 |
10-12x20, Type 17, HH or M5-16x25 Designer Head or RoofZips M6-11x25 |
| Side laps: sealed blind rivet Ø3.2mm aluinium (if required) | |||||
Notes:
- For other steel thicknesses not specified please seek advice from screw manufacturer.
- Values given are: gauge/threads per inch/ lengths (mm). HH = Hex. Head, WH = Wafer Head, HG = Hi-Grip
- Care is required during installation to prevent stripping of thin material. (Single ply.)
- Screw specification as above or equivalent fastener. 5] All screws with EPDM sealing washer.
Number of fasteners per sheet depends on wind pressure, for further information, please Download LYSAGHT® Walling Solutions (886 KB). Do not fix screws less than 25mm from the end of sheet.
Adverse Conditions
If this product is to be used in marine, severe industrial or unusually corrosive environments, Contact Us.
Metal and Timber Compatibility
Lead, copper, free carbon, bare steel and green or some chemically-treated timber are not compatible with this product. Don’t allow any contact of the product with those materials, nor discharge of rainwater from them onto the product. Supporting members should be coated to avoid problems with underside condensation. If there are doubts about the compatibility of other products being used, Contact Us.
Safety, Storage and Handling
Handling Safety - LYSAGHT® product may be sharp and heavy.
It is recommended that heavy-duty cut resistant gloves and appropriate manual handling techniques or a lifting plan be used when handling material.
Keep the product dry and clear of the ground. If stacked or bundled product becomes wet, separate it, wipe it with a clean cloth to dry thoroughly with a clean cloth.
Handle materials carefully to avoid damage: don’t drag materials over rough surfaces or each other; don’t drag tools over material; protect from swarf.
Cutting
Lengths are custom cut. Check maximum and minimum with your supplier. For cutting thin metal on site, we recommend a circular saw with a metal-cutting blade because it produces fewer damaging hot metal particles and leaves less resultant burr than does a carborundum disc.
Cut materials over the ground and not over other materials.
Sweep all metallic swarf and other debris from roof areas and gutters at the end of each day and at the completion of the installation. Failure to do so can lead to surface staining when the metal particles rust.
Sealed Joints
For sealed joints, use screws or rivets and neutral-cure silicone sealant, branded as suitable for use with galvanised or ZINCALUME® steel.
