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COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL PRODUCT INFORMATION

Fasteners for panel-to-panel connections to be the same type and length.
Spacing - For steel panel-to-purlin fasteners, spacing to be 12 in. O.C. beginning 2 1/2 in. from center line on one side of each major rib. Spacing at end lap to be in a 5-7-5-7 in. pattern beginning 2 ½ in. from the center line on both sides of each major rib.
For translucent panel-to-purlin fasteners, spacing to be in a 5-3 1/2-5-3 1/2 in. pattern beginning 2 1/2 in. from the center line on both sides of each major rib.
For steel panel-to-panel fasteners, spacing to be 20 in. O.C. For translucent panel-to-steel panel fasteners, spacing to be 12 in. O.C. driven into rib reinforcement (Item 4).

4. Translucent Panel Rib Reinforcement - For side support - hat-shaped section fabricated from No. 26 MSG steel to the configuration of the steel panel major rib.

5. Translucent Panel Purlin Reinforcement - For translucent panel reinforcement over purlins, 3 in. wide by No. 26 MSG thick steel strips fabricated in the shape of the metal panel.

6. Insulation - (Optional) - Any compressible blanket insulation. 4 1/2 in. max. thickness before compression.

7. Purlins - No. 16 MSG minimum gauge steel. (50,000 psi minimum yield strength).

8. 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.

CONSTRUCTION NO.39

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

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

Metal Building Components, Inc. "M" Panel

2. Panel Fasteners - For panel-to-purlin and panel-to-panel connections to be No. 14 self-tapping hex-head, plated steel fasteners with a separate 5/8 in. O.D. steel or aluminum washer and a separate neoprene sealing washer.
Length: For panel-to-purlin fasteners to be 3/4 in. for insulation up to 3 in. and 1 1/4 in. for insulation over 3 in. For panel-to-panel fasteners to be ¾ in.
Spacing for panel-to-purlin fasteners to be 6 in. O.C. with fasteners located adjacent to the major ribs. Pilot holes: For panel-to-purlin fasteners to be 13/64 in. diameter.
For panel-to-panel fasteners to be 1/8 in. diameter.
At end laps spacing to be 6 in. O.C. with fasteners located adjacent to major ribs. Spacing for panel-to-panel fasteners to be 12 in. O.C.
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, 1/2 in. hex-washer head Type B steel or stainless steel fasteners 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 1 1/2 in. for insulation over 3 in. For panel-to-panel fasteners to be 1 in. Spacing to be the same.

3. Insulation - (Optional) - Any compressible blanket insulation. 4 1/2 in. max. thickness before compression.

4. Purlins - No. 16 MSG minimum gauge steel. (55,000 psi minimum yield strength).
Refer to General Information, Roof Deck Constructions, (Roofing Materials and Systems Directory) for items not evaluated.

*Bearing the UL classification marking.

CONSTRUCTION NO. 81

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

1. Metal Roof Deck Panels* - No. 26 MSG minimum gauge coated steel or 0.026 in. nominal thickness aluminum. Panels continuous over two or more spans. End laps to occur over purlins with panels overlapped 6 in. with lap beginning 1 in. from purlin web and
extending across purlin flange. A bead of sealant may be used at panel side and end lap.

Metal Building Components, Inc. S-36 Panel

2. Panel Fasteners - For panel-to-purlin connections for either steel or aluminum panels to be No. 12-14 self-drilling, self-tapping hex head, plated steel screws with a separate 1/2 in. O.D. formed steel washer and a neoprene sealing washer. Length to be 1 in. for 3 in. maximum thickness blanket insulation and 1 1/2 in. for over 3 in. thickness.