RIDGE BAR / ROOF PANELS
Preparation and Fixing of Ridge Bar
Fixing Roof Panels
Apply the sealing mastic to the ridge, either when
its fixed in position or now while it’s still on the
ground. A Mastic Gun is required and the nozzle
should be cut to provide a
5
/
8
”/15mm bead which
is applied to the inside top edge of the ridge bar.
See fig 5.
fig 5
Prior to commencing the assembly of the roof
gather together all the necessary bolts, washers,
nuts, brackets and screws that you require for this
part of the assembly.
1”/25mm Round head screws
3
3
/
8
”/85mm Bolts, washers and nuts
1
1
/
4
”/32mm Countersunk screws
2”/50mm Countersunk screws
2
3
/
4
”/70mm Bolts, washers and nuts
Galvanised Roof vent nails
Plastic tongue·Eaves brackets
The quantity will vary dependent on the length of
the model.
Double roof sections must be positioned above
double side sections, and single roof sections above
single side sections.
With assistance, offer the ridge bar to the
assembly and fix with a 2
1
/
2
”/64mm counter-sunk
screw at each end. See fig 6.
fig 6
On any ridge board longer than 8’0” it is essential
to prop it at the centre for the duration of the
assembly.
It is beneficial on the longer buildings to prop the
ridge to the extent that it has a small upward
curve in it.
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see
see
fig 5
fig 4
see
fig 2
&
3
First fix the eaves brackets to the roof sections.
They are required on each roof section except
where adjacent to the gable ends. See figs 2/3.
fig 2
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