U-panel – Metal Sales PBU-Panel User Manual
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U-PANEL
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U-PANEL PROFILE
SLOPE
SUBSTRATE
COVERAGE
LENGTH
AVAILABILITY
APPLICATION
FASTENING SYSTEM
FASTENERS
MATERIALS
FINISH
The minimum recommended slope for any "U" and "PBU" roofing panel is 1:12. Metal Sales recommends that
in all roof applications sealant be used on sidelaps.
U-Panel is designed to be utilized over open structural framing, but can easily be used with a solid substrate.
The recommended substrate is
5
/
8
" plywood with a 30 pound felt moisture barrier. To avoid panel distortion,
use a properly aligned and uniform substructure. Note: PBU-Panel is recommended for roof applications.
Each panel has a coverage of 36".
Lengths under 5'-0" are available with some cutting restrictions. Maximum recommended panel length is 45'-0".
Longer panels require additional consideration in packaging, shipping, and erection. Please consult your Metal
Sales branch for recommendations (see PGI-2 and PGI-3 for locations).
Panels are available in 26, 24, and 22 gauge. Minimum quantities may apply.
Commercial, Industrial, and Architectural panels.
Direct Fastened (exposed).
The fastener selection guide should be consulted for choosing proper fasteners for specific applications.
Quantity and type of fastener must meet necessary loading and code requirements (see PGI-12-14).
Steel grade 50 per ASTM A-792
Steel grade 80 per ASTM A-792 or ASTM A-653
*
Acrylic Coated Galvalume
®
(ACG) / ASTM A-792 - AZ55
Prepainted Galvalume / ASTM A-792 - AZ50
MS Colorfast45
®
**
Fluorocarbon (PVDF)
*
Differential appearance of Acrylic Coated Galvalume roofing materials is not a cause for rejection.
**
Meets both Kynar 500 and Hylar 5000 specifications.
PBU-PANEL PROFILE
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6"
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36" Coverage
PERFORMANCE TEST
UL 580, UL 2218, UL 790, Texas Department of Insurance.
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36" Coverage