Additional Information about WeatherSteel
WeatherSteel can be used as exterior roofing, siding, partitions, fencing or any similar application. It can be installed over open space framing (see tech-data section for load span tables) or over a solid substrate such as plywood or metal decking. 30 lb felt or a membrane underlayment is normally used for moisture protection on a solid substrate. WeatherSteel is generally installed on a minimum 3 in 12 pitch (14 degrees) for good drainage.
Corrugated or ribbed profiles are installed with exposed fasteners (usually stainless steel hex head fasteners with combination neoprene washers). Fasteners are normally installed in the high cell of the corrugations for roofing applications under 4 in 12 slope and in the low cell for roofing applications over 4 in 12 or all siding applications. Standing seam, Batten and Bermuda Systems are installed with hidden clips manufactured from either stainless steel or 18ga weathering steel.
It is important not to allow moisture to be trapped between WeatherSteel and adjacent materials including other WeatherSteel products. The proper oxidation process relies on airflow. Trapped moisture can actually cause rusting rather than oxidation.
Panel end laps and side laps should be protected with a field-applied non-curing sealant. Flashing details should be used that do not trap moisture. WeatherSteel is available up to 1" thick for structural applications as well as for signage, sculptures or other art forms.
WeatherSteel can be used as exterior roofing, siding, partitions, fencing or any similar application. It can be installed over open space framing (see tech-data section for load span tables) or over a solid substrate such as plywood or metal decking. 30 lb felt or a membrane underlayment is normally used for moisture protection on a solid substrate. WeatherSteel is generally installed on a minimum 3 in 12 pitch (14 degrees) for good drainage.
Corrugated or ribbed profiles are installed with exposed fasteners (usually stainless steel hex head fasteners with combination neoprene washers). Fasteners are normally installed in the high cell of the corrugations for roofing applications under 4 in 12 slope and in the low cell for roofing applications over 4 in 12 or all siding applications. Standing seam, Batten and Bermuda Systems are installed with hidden clips manufactured from either stainless steel or 18ga weathering steel.
It is important not to allow moisture to be trapped between WeatherSteel and adjacent materials including other WeatherSteel products. The proper oxidation process relies on airflow. Trapped moisture can actually cause rusting rather than oxidation.
Panel end laps and side laps should be protected with a field-applied non-curing sealant. Flashing details should be used that do not trap moisture. WeatherSteel is available up to 1" thick for structural applications as well as for signage, sculptures or other art forms.
