Installation Details
MetroSHINGLE
Indicates critical areas of installation
MetroSHINGLE Installation Details 3
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Colored areosol paints should
never be sprayed on stone-coated
panels & accessories.
CONCEALED Fastened:
Overall Length Range: 52” (1321mm)
Pitch (Course Cover): 9-1/4" (235mm)
Side-Lap: 3” (76mm)
Front Downturn Nose: 3/8” (9.52mm)
Back Up stand: 3/8” (9.52mm)
Back Horizontal Flange: 3/4” (20mm)
Materials:
Metro panels are produced from Aluminum-zinc alloy
coated steel complying with ASTM A792.
Packing and Storage:
Fasteners:
All fasteners (Nails or Screws) used on a Metro roof for
panels, trim caps and accessory items shall meet or
ASTM B-117, (1,000-hr minimum Salt Spray Corrosion
Resistance).
For HVHZ (High Velocity Hurricane Zone) areas refer to
local code requirements and/or Metro website (www.
metroroofs.com) for details.
Sealant/Caulking
Only exterior grade urethane or (non-acidic) caulking
should be used for sealant.
Testing:
Metro panels have been tested in accordance with
local, national & international building codes. Testing
has been conducted to evaluate fire, wind, penetration,
water infiltration, and durability resistance. Information
regarding specific tests and approvals can be obtained
from Metro Roof Products.
Ventilation:
Ensure proper attic ventilation as prescribed per local
codes. Either Smart Vents or Ridge venting can be
installed to achieve adequate ventilation.
Warranty:
This limited warranty is transferable and does not cover
damage due to improper handling or installation.
Dissimilar Metals:
To avoid adverse corrosion effects caused
by dissimilar metals, COPPER and LEAD
products and accessories. (refer to Metro SMARTbrief
#02004)
Finish coating:
Unless local conditions require otherwise, either one
or equivalent should be used with Metro panels.
Fastening Flange
Back-interlock
Under Side-lap
3”
Top Side-lap
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A pallet of MetroSHINGLE contains approximately
16 squares. Care should be taken to store panels in
an area free from moisture. Refer to pallet storage
warning information for more details.
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Minor scuffing of the Metro stone-coated finish can be
repaired with a Metro Touch-Up Kit. Use the Metro base-
-coat acrylic supplied in the kit (not caulking) for repairs.
Unfinished flashing material can be painted with durable
acrylic aerosol paints. Colored aerosol paints should
never be used as 'touch-up' on stone-coated products.
Front-Interlock
MetroSHINGLE panels are CONCEALED fastened.
They incorporate a rear fastening flange. Panels
interlock from top to bottom at the "Pittsburg-Lock"
formed sections on the panels. The interlocking
sections create a weather barrier. The dimensions
of this pannel are as follows:
