And or contact the metal roofing manufacturer who has already submitted the materials for independent testing for wind uplift fire resistance water and air leakage and solar reflectivity.
Testing requirements metal roofing.
Metal roof and wall panels have many test standards they must meet under certain environmental conditions.
While the corresponding tests are similar the orientation of the panels is a little different for the wall and roof panels.
We will even pay your re test fee if you fail your roofing contractors license exam.
Pitch tar felt glass fabric urethane foam metal roofing systems flax shakes shingles roof tile slate or any other roofing waterproofing weatherproofing or membrane material s or a combination thereof.
Metal roof panel systems shall be tested in accordance with astm e1592 for negative loading.
Testing application standard tas 125 95.
Technical people at the manufacturer can then provide the correct information for the specific metal roofing project.
Both structural and non structural as defined in sections 5 1 and 5 2 of this protocol respectively.
Scope 1 1 this protocol covers the testing requirements for structural and non structural architectur al metal roofing systems and the approval process for all systems which have success fully met the testing criteria.
Capacity for gauge span or loading other than those tested is permitted to be determined by interpolating between test values only.
1 2 this protocol applies to all metal roofing sys tems.
The edges are then sealed with closely spaced fasteners.
Metal roof panel systems shall have a maximum air infiltration rate of 0 007 cfm ft.
Standard requirements for metal roofing systems.