Steel Soffit - Install Guide
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Steel Soffit Install Guide IMPORTANT INFORMATION The application and detail drawings in this manual are strictly for illustration purposes and may not be applicable to all building designs or product installations. All projects should conform to applicable building codes for that particular area. It is recommended to follow all building regulations and standard industry practices. Prior to ordering and installing materials, all dimensions should be verified by field measurements. Oil canning is not a cause for rejection. Oil canning can be described as the amount of waviness found in the flat areas of metal panels. Oil canning is an inherent characteristic of light gauge cold formed metal products, particularly those with broad flat areas. There are many factors which may contribute to oil canning that the plant is not able to control. These factors include: misalignment of the support system, over driving of fasteners used on the panels, stress (whether inherent in the panel or induced), thermal expansion and contraction of the panel, material handling, width, gauge, length, color of panels, and installation. (Reference Metal Construction Association "Oil Canning Position Paper" - Appendix A). Consult your representative for any additional information not outlined in this manual. This manual is designed to be utilized as a guide when installing steel soffit systems. It is the responsibility of the erector to ensure the safe installation of this product system. SAFETY The installation of soffit & wall systems is a dangerous procedure and should be supervised by trained knowledgeable erectors. USE EXTREME CARE WHILE INSTALLING PANELS. It is not possible for us to be aware of all the possible job site situations that could cause an unsafe condition to exist. The erector of the roof system is responsible for reading these instructions and determining the safest way to install the system. These instructions are provided only as a guide to show a knowledgeable, trained erector the correct parts placement one to another. If following any of the installation steps would endanger a worker, the erector should stop work and decide upon a corrective action. Provide required fall protection as required. 800-728-4010 bestbuymetals.com This guide does not cover all aspects of installation. Ask your representative if your detail is different. Panel Caps or Zee Closures can often be used interchangeably, and may make installation easier even if not shown in the illustration. CONTENT PAGE Overview 1 Panels 2 Soffit / Ceiling - Overhang 3-4 Soffit / Ceiling - Joint 5-6 Soffit / Ceiling - Narrow Angle 7 Soffit / Ceiling - Inside Ridge 9 Wall - Inside Corner 10 Wall - Outside Corner 11 Wall - Windows and Doors 12 Wall - Bottom of Wall 13-14
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Steel Soffit Install Guide
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONThe application and detail drawings in this manual are strictly for illustration purposes and may notbe applicable to all building designs or product installations. All projects should conform toapplicable building codes for that particular area. It is recommended to follow all buildingregulations and standard industry practices.
Prior to ordering and installing materials, all dimensions should be verified by field measurements.
Oil canning is not a cause for rejection. Oil canning can be described as the amount ofwaviness found in the flat areas of metal panels. Oil canning is an inherent characteristic of lightgauge cold formed metal products, particularly those with broad flat areas. There are many factorswhich may contribute to oil canning that the plant is not able to control. These factors include:misalignment of the support system, over driving of fasteners used on the panels, stress (whetherinherent in the panel or induced), thermal expansion and contraction of the panel, materialhandling, width, gauge, length, color of panels, and installation. (Reference Metal ConstructionAssociation "Oil Canning Position Paper" - Appendix A).
Consult your representative for any additional information not outlined in this manual. This manualis designed to be utilized as a guide when installing steel soffit systems. It is the responsibility ofthe erector to ensure the safe installation of this product system.
SAFETYThe installation of soffit & wall systems is a dangerous procedure and should be supervised bytrained knowledgeable erectors. USE EXTREME CARE WHILE INSTALLING PANELS. It is notpossible for us to be aware of all the possible job site situations that could cause an unsafecondition to exist. The erector of the roof system is responsible for reading these instructions anddetermining the safest way to install the system.
These instructions are provided only as a guide to show a knowledgeable, trained erector thecorrect parts placement one to another. If following any of the installation steps would endanger aworker, the erector should stop work and decide upon a corrective action.
Provide required fall protection as required.
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This guide does not cover all aspects of installation. Ask yourrepresentative if your detail is different. Panel Caps or ZeeClosures can often be used interchangeably, and may makeinstallation easier even if not shown in the illustration.
CONTENT PAGEOverview 1Panels 2Soffit / Ceiling - Overhang 3-4Soffit / Ceiling - Joint 5-6Soffit / Ceiling - Narrow Angle 7Soffit / Ceiling - Inside Ridge 9Wall - Inside Corner 10Wall - Outside Corner 11Wall - Windows and Doors 12Wall - Bottom of Wall 13-14
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Soffit Panels
Position tongue of second panel into the groove of the first, making sure panel ends arealigned and continue with previous steps until installation is complete. Make sure allpanels are properly installed, and clean any debris from panel before continuing to nextarea.
Note: Moisture Barriers and Jamb flashings must first be installed before panel installationcan Begin. Soffit panels are installed from left to right or right to left.
Install first panel making sure that panel is square to the soffit, fascia, or wall. It is critical thatthe first panel be straight and square with the building as it controls alignment of the followingpanels. Fasten panel typically with pancake head woodscrews (12" o.c. typical) in center of thefastening groove and make sure not to overtighten screws. For areas with high windconsiderations, closer fastener spacing may be required.
Square panel tosoffit, fascia or wall
Second Soffit Panel positioned into place
Square panel tosoffit, fascia or wall
Fasten in center of groove withpancake head fasteners (seeinstalled panel cross section)
Soffit Panel
Soffit Panel can be installed in either direction.
INSTALLED PANEL CROSS SECTION
Fasteninggroove
Pancake HeadWoodscrew
Wood SubstrateFASTENING
INSTALLING SECOND PANELINSTALLING FIRST PANEL
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1) Install J-Channel using Pancake Screws.
2) Install Soffit Panels, either horizontally or vertically, tucking them inside the J-Channel.3) Install Fascia Trim over end, capping the end of the shingles and going up the fascia, and fastening with WoodScrews.
Color Guide
Panel
J-Channel
Fascia (sizes vary)
Pancake Screw
Wood Screw
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Soffit / Ceiling | Overhang - Option 1
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1) Install J-Channel on both sides using Pancake Screws.
2) Install Soffit Panels, either horizontally or vertically, tucking them inside the J-Channel. On the fascia side, pop rivetsmay be used to hold them tight to the j-channel if needed.
Color Guide
Panel
J-Channel
Pancake Screw
Wood Screw
Pop Rivet
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Soffit / Ceiling | Overhang - Option 2
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1) Install J-Channel, butted together, and fastened using Pancake Screws.
2) Install Soffit Panels, either horizontally or vertically, tucking them inside the J-Channel. Pop rivets may be used tohold them tight to the j-channel if needed.
Color Guide
Panel
J-Channel
Pancake Screw
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Soffit / Ceiling | Joint - Option 1
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1) Install Soffit Panels, either horizontally or vertically.2) Install Custom Joint Trim, fastening with Pop Rivets.
Color Guide
Panel
Custom Joint Trim
Pancake Screw
Pop Rivet
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Soffit / Ceiling | Joint - Option 2
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1) Install J-Channel using Pancake Screws.
2) Install Soffit Panels, either horizontally or vertically, tucking them inside the J-Channel, and fastening them withPancake Screws.3) Install Soffit Narrow Angle over end, capping the end of the shingles and going up the fascia, and fastening withWood Screws.
Color Guide
Panel
J-Channel
Soffit Narrow Angle
Pancake Screw
Wood Screw
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Soffit / Ceiling | Narrow Angle
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1) Optionally install Panel Caps on each side of inside ridge using Pancake Screws.2) Install Soffit Panels, either horizontally or vertically, tucking them inside the Panel Caps (if used), and fastening themwith Pancake Screws.3) Install Inside Ridge Cap over panels and fasten with pop rivets.
Color Guide
Panel
Panel Cap
Inside Ridge Cap
Pancake Screw
Pop Rivet
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Soffit / Ceiling | Inside Ridge Cap
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1) Optionally install Panel Caps on each side of inside corner using Pancake Screws.2) Install Soffit Panels, either horizontally or vertically, tucking them inside the Panel Caps (if used), and fastening themwith Pancake Screws.3) Install Inside Corner over panels and fasten with pop rivets.
Color Guide
Panel
Panel Cap
Inside Corner
Pancake Screw
Pop Rivet
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Wall | Inside Corner
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1) Optionally install Panel Caps on each side of outside corner.2) Install Soffit Panels, either horizontally or vertically, tucking them inside the Panel Caps (if used), and fastening themwith Pancake Screws.3) Install Outside Corner over panels and fasten with pop rivets.
Color Guide
Panel
Panel Cap
Outside Corner
Pancake Screw
Pop Rivet
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Wall | Outside Corner
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1) For bottom and sides of window (or sides of door) install J-Trim against window or door using Pancake Screws.2) For top of window, install Soffit Base Trim (or Base Trim).3) Install Soffit Panels around window or door, tucking them into the J-Trim at the sides and bottom, and butting themagainst the top of the Soffit Base Trim (or Base Trim) above the window or door
Color Guide
Panel
J-Trim
Soffit Base Trim
Pancake Screw
Wood Screw
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BaseTrim
Wall | Windows and Doors
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1) Install Base Trim using Pancake Screws.2) Install Soffit Panels.
Color Guide
Panel
Base Trim
Pancake Screw
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Wall | Bottom of Wall - Option 1
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1) Install Rat Guard using Pancake Screws.2) Install Soffit Panels.
Color Guide
Panel
Rat Guard
Pancake Screw
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Wall | Bottom of Wall - Option 2
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