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PRODUCT INFORMATION COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

The ASBC "R", "M", S-36™, and Supra-Rib Panels meet the structural and design requirements of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.® for Class 30 and 90 wind uplift resistance. Look for this label on each order of ASBC UL® rated panels.

METAL BUILDING COMPONENTS, INC.
METAL ROOF DECK PANELS
Classified By
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.®
As to Wind Uplift Resistance Only

*SEE UL ROOFING MATERIALS AND SYSTEMS DIRECTORY

ASBC "R" PANEL CLASS 30 or 90 as shown by Construction No. 30
ASBC "R" PANEL CLASS 90 as shown by Construction No. 79
ASBC "R" PANEL CLASS 90 as shown by Construction No. 161
ASBC "R" PANEL CLASS 90 as shown by Construction No. 167
ASBC "M" PANEL CLASS 90 as shown by Construction No. 39
ASBC S-36™ PANEL CLASS 90 as shown by Construction No. 81
ASBC SUPRA-RIB PANEL CLASS 90 as shown by Construction No. 244
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SEE ROOF DECK CONSTRUCTIONS FOR ILLUSTRATIONS AND WIND UPLIFT CLASSIFICATION.

 

CONSTRUCTION NO.30

Wind Uplift—Steel Panels—Class 90 or 30 Fire not investigated.

1. Metal Roof Deck Panels* - No. 26 MSG minimum gauge coated steel. Panels continuous over two or more spans. Endlaps to occur over purlins with panels overlapped 6 in. with lap beginning even with purlin web and extending across purlin flange. A bead of sealant may be used at panel end and side laps.

Metal Building Components, Inc. "R" Panel

2. Panel Fasteners - For panel-to-purlin and panel-to-panel connections to be No. 14 self-tapping, hex-head plated steel or stainless steel screws with a separate 5/8" in. O.D. steel or aluminum washer and a separate neoprene sealing washer. Length: For panel-to-panel fasteners to be ¾ in. for insulation up to 3 in. thick and 1 1/4 in. for insulation over 3 in. thick.
For panel-to-panel fasteners to be 3/4 in.
For Class 90: Spacing for panel-to-purlin connections to be in a 4-8-4-8 in. pattern located 2 in. from the center line on both sides of each major rib. Spacing at end laps to be the same. Spacing for panel-to-panel connections to be 20 in. O.C. maximun with a fastener located over each purlin.
For Class 30: For panel-to-purlin connections to be 12 in. O.C. located 2 in. from the center line of each major rib. Spacing at end laps to be the same. Spacing for panel-to-panel connections to be 20 in. O.C. with a fastener located over each purlin.
Pilot holes: for panel-to-purlin fasteners to be 13/64 in. diameter.
For panel-to-panel fasteners to be 1/8 in. diameter.
As an alternate fastener: No. 12-14 self-drilling, self-tapping ½ in. hex-washer head Type B, steel or stainless steel screws with a neoprene sealing washer may be used.
Length: For panel-to-purlin fasteners to be 1 in. for insulation up to 3 in. and 1½ in. for insulation over 3 in. for panel-to-panel connections to be 1 in. Spacing to be the same.

3. Insulation - (Optional) - Any compressible blanket insulation. 4 in. max. thickness before compression.

4. Purlins
For Class 90: No. 14 MSG minimum gauge steel. (50,000 psi minimum yield strength).
For Class 30: No. 16 MSG minimum gauge steel. (50,000 psi minimum yield strength).

5. Lateral Bracing - (Not illustrated) As required.
Refer to General Information, Roof Deck Construction, (Roofing Materials and Systems Directory) for items not evaluated.

*Bearing the UL classification marking.

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