Light Gauge Metal Roof and Wall Panels Installation • August 2016 3
ASC Building Products
A Division of ASC Profiles LLC
Minimum Recommended Tools & Equipment (Con’t)
Scratch Awl:
Used to mark the steel.
Utility Knife:
Used for miscellaneous cutting.
Electric Drill:
Used to drill holes such as those required for rivet
installation.
String Line:
Used for general alignment and measuring.
Tape Measure:
25 foot minimum (another 50 ft. is handy).
Locking Pliers:
Standard and “Duckbill” style for miscellaneous clamping
and bending of parts.
Delivery, Handling and Storage
• Always check the shipment upon delivery. Check
for damage and check material quantities against
the shipping list. Note any damaged material or
shortages at the time of delivery.
• Handle panel bundles and individual panels with
care to avoid damage. Longer bundles and panels
may require two or more “pick points” properly
spaced to avoid damage that can result from
buckling and/or bending of the panels. Request a
copy of the Long Length Handling Instructions and
diagrams from ASC Building Products customer
service as required.
• Store the panels and other materials in a dry, well
ventilated area and away from traffic. Elevate one
end of the bundle so that any moisture that may
have accumulated during shipping can run off. Be
sure that air will be able to circulate freely around
the bundles to avoid the build-up of moisture. Never
store materials in direct contact with the ground.
• Wear clean cotton gloves when handling unpainted
ZINCALUME
®
-coated panels or flashings to avoid
discoloration. Rollforming die marks (which appear
black), particularly at bends, will be visible.
• Wear clean, non-marking, soft soled shoes when
walking on the panels to avoid shoe marks or
damage to the finish. Do not step on the panel
seams or ribs. Step only in the flat area of the panel.
Safety Considerations
• Never use unsecured or partially installed
panels as a working platform.
Do not walk on panels until they are in place on the
roof and all of the fasteners attaching the panels to
the roof have been installed.
• Metal roofing panels are slippery when
wet, dusty, frosty or oily.
Do not walk on a metal roof when any of these
conditions are present. Wearing soft soled shoes will
help minimize slipping and help prevent damage to
the painted surfaces.
• Do not walk on the panel seams or
major ribs.
When walking on the fully installed roof panels, be
sure to step only in the flat areas of the panels.
• Always be aware of your position on the
roof relative to your surroundings.
Take note of the locations of roof openings, roof
edges, equipment, co-workers, etc.
• Always wear proper clothing and
safety attire.
Wear proper clothing when working with sheet
metal in order to minimize the potential for cuts,
abrasions, and other injuries. ASC Building Products
recommends safety glasses and gloves.
• Use care when operating electrical and
other power equipment.
Observe all manufacturer’s safety recommendations.
• Roof installation on windy or stormy days
can be dangerous.
Avoid working with sheet metal products on windy
or stormy days.
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