Fabral 5V Crimp Reference guide

5V CRIMP -INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
Caution: 5V CRIMP roofing must be applied on a minimum roof pitch of 2½:12 or greater.
Important Notice: This guide must by read and understood in its entirety before beginning installation.
This guide is supplied by FABRAL, Inc. for use by its customers. This is intended to be a guide only, and does not
replace or supercede local or state building codes.
FABRAL, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any problems which might arise as a result of improper installation or
any personal injury or property damage that might occur with the products use.
Note: Panels may show slight waviness commonly referred to as “oil canning.” This is a
characteristic of roll forming, and will not be accepted as cause for rejection.
5V CRIMP is designed to be used over solid decking, typically 5/8” minimum thickness plywood.
MINIMUM RECOMMENDED -TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
Screw Gun—2,000 to 2,500 rpm Clutch type screw gun with a depth sensing nose piece is recommended to
insure proper installation of the screws. The following bits will be required:
♦1/4” hex
♦5/16” hex
Snips—For miscellaneous panel and flashing cutting requirements. Three pairs will be required: one for left
edge, one for right edge, and one for centerline cuts.
Electric Nibblers or Metal Shears—Used for general metal cutting, such as cutting the panels in hip and
valley areas.
Note: Some installers prefer using a circular saw with a metal cutting abrasive blade. This method may be
faster, but it has some drawbacks:
1. Saw cut edges are jagged and unsightly and tend to rust more quickly than sheared edges.
2. Saw cutting produces hot metal filings that can embed in the paint and cause rust marks on the face of
the panel.
3. Saw cutting burns the paint & galvanizing at the cut edge leading to the onset of edge rust.
Chalk Line—Used to assist in the alignment of panels, flashings, etc.
Caulking Gun—Used for miscellaneous caulking and sealing to inhibit water infiltration.
Marking Tools—Indelible markers, pencils, or scratching tools.
Scratch Awl—Can be made from old screw drivers ground to a point. Used to mark the steel, open hems, and
as a
punch.
Utility Knife—Used for miscellaneous cutting.
Electric Drill—Used to drill pilot holes such as those required for ridge cap installation.
String Line—Use for general alignment and measuring.
Tape Measure—25-foot minimum (another at 50 foot is handy).
Locking Pliers—Standard and “Duckbill” style for miscellaneous clamping and bending of parts.

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
♦Never use unsecured or partially installed panels as a working platform. Do not walk on panels
until they are in place on the roof and all of the fasteners have been installed.
♦Metal roofing panels are slippery when wet, dusty, frosty, or oily. Do not attempt to walk on a
metal roof under these conditions. Wear soft-soled shoes to improve traction and minimize damage to the
paint finish.
♦Always be aware of your position on the roof relative to your surroundings. Take note of the
locations of roof openings, roof edges, equipment, co-workers, etc.
♦Always wear proper clothing and safety attire. Wear proper clothing when working with sheet metal
in order to minimize the potential for cuts, abrasions and other injuries. Eye protection and gloves are a must
when working with sheet metal products. Hearing protection should be used when power-cutting metal
panels.
♦Use care when operating electrical and other power equipment. Observe all manufacturer’s safety
recommendations.
♦Roof installation on windy days can be dangerous. Avoid working with sheet metal products on
windy days.
DELIVERY, HANDLING & STORAGE
♦Always inspect the shipment upon delivery. Inspect for damage and verify material quantities against the
shipping list. Note any damaged material or shortages at the time of delivery.
♦Handle panel bundles and individual panels with care to avoid damage. Longer bundles and panels may
require two or more “pick points” properly spaced to avoid damage that can result from buckling and/or
bending of the panels.
♦Store the panels and other materials in a dry, well-ventilated area, away from traffic. Elevate one end of the
bundle so that any moisture that may have accumulated during shipping can run off. Be sure that air will be
able to circulate freely around the bundles to avoid the build-up of moisture. Never store materials in direct
contact with the ground.
♦Wear clean, non-marking, soft soled shoes when walking on the panels to avoid shoe marks or damage to the
finish. Step only in the flat area of the panels.

ESTIMATING & ORDERING A ROOF
Step 1
A. Sketch a birds-eye view of the roof and label each section (see example below.)
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BSketch a diagram of each roof section. Show all measurements (see example below.) It is important to
measure exact center of the ridge to the eave edge. Do not allow anything for overhang.
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22'
6'
6'
12' 8' 8'
8' 23'
40'
15'
14'
6'
8'
22'
16'
10'
18' 18' 24'
10'
30'
30'
15' 14' 13' 15'
13'
10'
22'
15'
14'
22'
15'
18'
10'
12'
18' 15'
Additional Information Required: Roof Pitch, Skylights (Location & Size), Chimney (Location & Size), and Size and Number
of Pipe Penetrations.
Additional Identification: Ridge, Hips, Valleys, Gables, Etc.
ESTIMATING & ORDERING A ROOF
Step 2
From the diagram you completed in Step 1, you are now ready to develop your roofing panel cut list. Each panel
covers 24” so the only measurements you need are the distance from the eave to the ridge and the ridge length.
You can then determine the number of panels needed by dividing the ridge length by the panel coverage. (See
example Diagram “A” below.)
DIAGRAM “A”
25'
25'
12'
12'
EAVE
EAVE
RIDGE
GABLE GABLE
GABLEGABLE
Section A
Section B
The length from the eave to the ridge is 12’. The length of the ridge is 25’; therefore, the number of panels to
complete one side of the house is 25÷2= 13 pcs. Your materials list should look like Sample “B” on page 9.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 2 (Cont.)

ESTIMATING & ORDERING A ROOF
Step 2
SAMPLE “B”
Section A—13 pcs. X 12’
Now look at your roof diagram and figure out your next section of roof. Refer back to Diagram “A”. Section B
of this sample roof is the same as Section A. Your materials list should now look like Sample “C” below.
SAMPLE “C”
Section A—13 pcs. X 12’
Section B—13 pcs. X 12’
If your home has hips or valleys, refer to Diagram “1A” below.
DIAGRAM “1A”
10'
10'
40'
30'
20'
EAVE
Section B
RIDGE
Section A
EAVE
GABLE GABLE
EAVE RIDGE EAVE
GABLEGABLE
VALLEYHIP
90°
Start with section A. The eave length is 40’ and the ridge length is 30’, with a difference of 10’. You will need
30÷2=15 pcs. x 10’ to reach the area where the hip starts. Remember that you have 10’ remaining to cover the
area, or 5 more panels. Calculate the length of each panel going into the valley by first determining the roof’s
pitch. Pitch is how much rise your roof has in inches for every foot of horizontal run. Use the Hip and Valley
Chart below to ensure you order the correct panel length for hips and valleys. For example, Diagram “1A” is a
4/12 pitch (4/12p). According to the chart below, we know each panel will be 25 ¼” shorter. Since we are
measuring from the longest point of the angle, your first piece will be the same length as the full eave to ridge
measurement and each piece after will be 25 ¼” shorter. (Your list of Section A should look like Sample “D”.)
Hip & Valley Chart
When determining the panel length needed for a hip or valley, the panel will either be shorter or longer as you
go up or down the hip or valley. The chart below shows you the amount to add or subtract from each panel
according to the pitch of your roof. For hips and valleys where the intersecting roof planes are at 90ºto one
another, as in diagram 1A. 1/12p = 24” 5/12p = 26” 9/12p = 30”
2/12p = 24 5/16”6/12p = 26 13/16”10/12p = 31¼”
3/12p = 24¾”7/12p = 27¾”11/12p = 32½”
4/12p = 25¼”8/12p = 28 13/16”12/12p = 33 15/16”
Note: When determining panel lengths, always round up to the next full inch.
SAMPLE “D”
Section A 16 pcs. X 10’
1 pc. X 7’-11”
1 pc. X 5’-10”
1 pc. X 3’-9”
1 pc. X 2’

ESTIMATING & ORDERING A ROOF
Step 3
Refer to the Home Legend for trim placement. From this diagram, you can determine the names and placement
of the trim needed. All trim is produced in 10’ sections only. Remember to allow 6” of overlap on all trims. Use
the estimating section to determine trim quantities.
5V CRIMP -Estimating Guide
Accessories
Determine the total lineal feet of each condition listed below and then fill that number in on each line. Use the
equations on previous pages to calculate the number of pieces for each item and circle the flashing design
required.
Eave __________
Ridge __________
Gable __________
Sidewall __________
Endwall __________
Hip ______________
Valley ____________
Transition _________
Gambrel __________
Skylight/Chimney width =
_________
5V CRIMP
Estimating Guide
Insert the total lineal feet of each condition into the equations below to determine required trim.
Eave: ______ ft. ÷9.5’ = _______pcs. -CE-1 EAVE
Ridge: ______ft. ÷9.5’ = _______pcs. -RR-1 RIDGE CAP
Gable: ______ft. ÷9.5’ = _______pcs. -WG-1 GABLE TRIM
Sidewall and Endwall: (______ft. sidewall + _______ft. endwall) ÷9.5’ = ________pcs. -ASW-1 TRIM
Hip: _______ft. ÷9.5’ = _______pcs. -RR-1 RIDGE
Valley: _______ft. ÷9.5’ = ________pcs. -RV-2 W-VALLEY
Slope Transition: _______ft. ÷9.5’ = ________pcs. -AT-1 TRANSITION
Specify both pitches ____:12 and ____:12
Gambrel: ______ft. ÷9.5’ = _______pcs. -AT-2 GAMBREL
Specify both pitches ____:12 and ____:12
Fastener Calculations:
Panel Screws -Based on 18” o/c fastening. Approximately 2 screws per lineal ft of panels, #14 x 1 Mill Point or
#14 x 1½Mill Point
Panel Lin. Ft. _______ x 2 =
______ #14 x 1 Mill Point
______ #14 x 1½Mill Point
5V CRIMP

Estimating Guide
#14 x 1 Accessory Screws
(_____ft. EAVE x 1/ft) + (_____ft. GABLE x 2/ft) + (_____ft. VALLEY x 3/ft) + (_____ft. SKYLIGHT/CHIMNEY
PERIMETER x 2/ft) = ________ screws
#14 x 1½Accessory Screws
(_____ft. RIDGE x 2/ft) + (_____ft. SIDEWALL x 2/ft) + (_____ft. ENDWALL x 1/ft) + (____ft. HIP x 3/ft) +
(____ft. TRANSITION x 2/ft) + (____ft. GAMBREL x 2/ft) = ________screws
Sealant Calculations:
¼” x 3/16” x 40’ Rolls Butyl Sealant Tape
(____ft. EAVE x 2.06’) + (____ft. NON-VENTED RIDGE x 4.125’) + (____ft. GABLE) (____ft. SIDEWALL) +
(____ft. ENDWALL x 2.06’) + (____ft. HIP x 4.5’) + (____ft. VALLEY x 4’) + (____ft. TRANSITION x 4.125’) +
(____ft. GAMBREL x 4.125’) = _____ft ÷40’/roll = ____ rolls
Closures:
1 x 1 x 13’-2” Sealer Strip
(____ ft. HIP + ____ VALLEY) ÷6.5 = ____ pcs.
Outside Closure
(____ ft. NONVENTED RIDGE x 1 pc./ft.) + (____ ft. ENDWALL x .5 pcs./ft.) + (____ ft. TRANSITION x .5
pcs./ft.) + (____ ft. GAMBREL x .5 pcs./ft.) + (____ ft. SKYLIGHT/CHIMNEY x .5 pcs./ft) = _____ pcs.
Inside Closures
(____ ft. EAVE x .5/ft.) + (____ ft. ENDWALL x .5) + (____ ft. TRANSITION x .5) + (____ ft. GAMBREL x
.5) = _____ pcs.
Profile Vent for Vented Ridge:
____ ft. of VENTED RIDGE ÷50 = _________
_____ rolls Profile Vent for 5V
(available in 100’ rolls only)
Touch-Up Paint -1oz. = _____
Pipe Boots -Gray EPDM:
BASE
DIAMETER ITEM #
PIPE SIZE
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
7¾3¼”5”
10¾54¼”7½”
16½87” 13”

ESTIMATING & ORDERING A ROOF
Step 3 (continued)
When determining the number of fasteners needed, follow this GENERAL rule:
♦For every linear foot of roof panel ordered, you need 2 panel screws.
♦Trim screws will be calculated separately.
(Always round screws up to the nearest 100 pcs.)
Remember this is a GENERAL rule; the actual amount may vary slightly for each different roof application. At this
point, your materials list for Diagram “A” should look like Sample “E”.
SAMPLE “E”
Section A 13 pcs. X 12’
Section B 13 pcs. X 12’
6 pcs. CE-1 Eave Trim 5/12p
3 pcs. RR-1 Ridge Cap 5/12p
6 pcs. WG-1 Gable Trim
700 pcs. #14 x 1” MP Panel Screws
200 pcs. #14 x 1” MP Trim Screws
100 pcs. #14 x 1.5” Trim Screws
4 Rolls Butyl Sealant Tape
25 pcs. Inside Closure
1 Roll (100’) Profile Vent for 5V
1 pc. #3 Pipe Boot
You are now ready to order your new metal roof. If you have any questions, or need you materials list checked,
please contact your local FABRAL Distributor. 5V CRIMP
Order Form
Panels: Color = ___________
______ pcs. @ ______ ft. ______ in.
______ pcs. @ ______ ft. ______ in.
______ pcs. @ ______ ft. ______ in.
______ pcs. @ ______ ft. ______ in.
______ pcs. @ ______ ft. ______ in.
______ pcs. @ ______ ft. ______ in.
______ pcs. @ ______ ft. ______ in.
______ pcs. @ ______ ft. ______ in.
______ pcs. @ ______ ft. ______ in.
Accessories:
______ pcs. Of Eave Flash ______ (flashing code)
______ pcs. Of Ridge Flash ______
______ pcs. Of Gable Flash ______
______ pcs. Of Sidewall Flash ______
______ pcs. Of Endwall Flash ______
______ pcs. Of Valley Flash ______
______ pcs. Of Transition Flash ______
______ pcs. Of Gambrel Flash ______
______ pcs. Of Peak Flash ______
______ pcs. Of J Channel ______
______ pcs. Of #14 x 1” or 1½” MP Painted Screws
______ pcs. Of Tube Caulk
______ pcs. Of Butyl Sealant Tape
______ pcs. 1 x 1 x 13.2’ Sealer Strip

NEW ROOFS
1. Make sure there are no nails or other objects protruding from the substrate that might puncture the
underlayment or damage the roof panels. Clean all debris from the deck.
2. Check all details for possible roof penetrations, which must be added to the deck prior to roof panel
installation (vented ridge for example).
3. Cover the entire roof deck with 30-pound felt paper, Typar or equivalent (hereinafter referred to as
underlayment). Begin at the eave at the gable end and roll out the underlayment horizontally (parallel to the
eave). Allow each consecutive course to overlap the previous one at least 4”. Overlap the end a minimum of
6” when starting a new roll of underlayment. Areas of underlayment that have been torn or cut should be
replaced or repaired prior to installation of the metal roof. (See Illustration #1 below.)
ILLUSTRATION #1
4"
UNDER
LAYMENT
6"
4. Place an alignment line along the gable end where the first roof panel will be installed. THIS LINE SHOULD
BE ½” IN FROM THE GABLE EDGE OF THE ROOF DECK AND SQUARE WITH THE EAVE LINE. Various
methods exist for insuring that the line is square. Call your nearest FABRAL Dealer if you need assistance.
(See Illustration #2)
ILLUSTRATION #2
1/2"
ALIGNMENT LINE
LINE MUST BE
SQUARE WITH EAVE
DIRECTIONOF
PANEL APPLICATION

EXISTING ROOFS
In some cases, FABRAL’s 5V CRIMP Panels can be installed over existing roofing.
Some jurisdictions will allow retrofit over certain types of roofing without tear-off of the old roofing. Check with
your local codes or building department for the specific requirements in your area.
If the roof is to be stripped down to the existing decking, follow the procedures for new roofs on pages 20 and
21. Be sure to check the existing roof and repair any damaged areas prior to installation of the new roof system.
The following steps should be taken when installing 5V CRIMP roof panels over existing roofing.
1. Inspect the roof for damage and make any necessary repairs.
2. Secure any warped or loose roofing.
3. Make sure there are no nails or other objects protruding from the roof that might puncture the new
underlayment or damage the new roof panels.
4. Remove all moss and other debris from the roof.
5. Cut off any overhanging roofing flush with the roof deck, and remove all hip and ridge caps.
6. Follow the directions on pages 20 and 21, #2 through #4, on roof preparation.
Note: For best results, 5V CRIMP requires a relatively smooth and flat substrate. Application over
rough and/or uneven surfaces is not recommended.
PANEL INSTALLATION
Note: Prior to panel installation, determine which items need to be installed prior to panels (such as eave, valley,
swept wing, etc.)
1. Working off the eave edge, establish a straight line up the gable edge from which you are starting. This will
insure that the first panel laid will be straight and square with the eave. (See Illustration #2)
2. Before fastening the panel to the roof deck, install the eave trim and tack in place with roofing nails.
3. Once the first panel is in proper position, secure it to the roof deck #14 x 1” mill point screws, according to
the standard fastening pattern.
4. Install the gable trim and face-screw it to fascia board. This fully secures the first panel to the roof deck.
5. Position the second panel (overlap edge on top of the underlap edge of first panel) assuring that the eave edge
is in position (1” overhang). Secure the second panel to the deck. Fasten the panel to the roof deck by
installing fasteners as in step #3 above.
6. Each consecutive panel will be installed as in step #3 and #5 above.
7. In high wind areas, it is recommended that the panels be fastened at the eave using the standard eave
fastening pattern.
5V CRIMP TRIM PARTS
Key Terms
See following pages for Illustration of Trim Conditions
RIDGE CAP
This piece is used at the peak of a two-slope roof. The ridge can be ventilated by using profile vent in place of
outside closures & sealant.
HIP CAP
This piece covers projecting angles formed at the intersection of the two sloping roof planes.
GABLE TRIM
This piece is installed on the edge of the roof between the ridge and the eave, holding down the first panel edge
and the last panel edge.
EAVE TRIM
This piece is used at the eave or gutter edge of the building, and must be installed before any panels.
W-VALLEY
Used to flash the valley formed by intersecting roof planes.