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Material Storage and Installation - Dos and Don'ts

Material Storage Guidelines Do's

	Store indoor and away from access to open areas. If left in the open, protect with waterproof covers If material is not required for immediate use, stack it neatly and clear off the ground. Maintain a clear gap of 30 cm between sheet package and ground
	Store off the ground and with a minimum 5 degrees slope (1:10) so that if rain penetrates the covering, water will drain away Inspect the storage site regularly to ensure that moisture has not penetrated the stock
	If stacked or bundled product gets wet, separate it without delay, wipe it with a clean cloth and allow it to dry thoroughly The sheet should be kept gently to ensure that it is not damaged

Material Storage Guidelines Don'ts

	Don’t keep heavy material on stacked sheets. Don’t place sheets vertically without proper support.
	Don’t keep sheets in direct contact with soil Don’t let the surface get wet
	Don’t use metal chain for lifting sheets Don’t store material on walking path. Sheet moving path should be clear and movement of people should be restricted
	Don’t slide sheet over rough surface or over each other. Always carry tools, don’t drag them

Installation Guidelines Do's

Use recommended Personal Protective Equipment (helmet, goggles, shoes, gloves and high visibility vests) while handling and installing the sheets
Always wear smooth and soft-soled shoes

Cut materials on the ground and not on other material where hot particles can fall and cause damage to the finishing of the sheet
Remove all metal scrap, drill particles, pop rivet mandrels and excess fasteners from the roof to avoid rust stains

Use a power saw with a metalcutting blade to cut thin sheets. This results in fewer hot metal particles and leaves less resultant burr than a carborundum disc

For Walling: Always fix screws either on valley or through the crest by stitching
For Roofing: Always place roof screws through the crest
Use recommended screws/fasteners of Class 3 with EPDM rubber sealing washers

The groove portion should be on the inner side. The air gap on the left ensures that water does not travel upward

Structures like tubes, HSS, angles and channels (except Zinc coated supporting structures) should be painted before fixing the sheets
Use neutral cure silicone rubber sealants

Clean the roof with clean water or mild detergent by using soft cloth, mop or soft nylon bristle to avoid swarf stains and rusts
Use chalk line and fix screw directly on the supporting members

While walking on the roof, keep your weight evenly distributed to avoid concentrating your weight on either heels or toes

Remove the guard film after installation. If not removed it could have adverse effect on the colour and will be broken into pieces due to weathering effects

Don'ts for Installation

Don’t keep colour coated sheets in contact with cement, dirt and chemicals like paint and thinner

The groove portion should not be on the outer side. Improper contact makes the roof vulnerable to water leakages

Don’t install the roof sheets during rains, sheets get wet and slippery

Don’t throw bird feed on the sheet. Bird dropping can damage the colour of the sheet
Don’t leave metal articles on the roof

Don’t use acetic acid based sealants which liberate aggressive byproducts during curing which is detrimental to steel sheets
Never use abrasive or solvent type cleaners and wire brushes, steel wool, sponge, scourers to clean the roof sheet as it softens the paint film

Don’t overdrive or under drive the screw as it can lead to water leakage or washer damage
Don’t walk on a single rib, end laps gutter and skylight sheets