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1. MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT & SPECIFICATIONS SPECIAL FLASHINGS GERARD PRODUCT FASTENERS Black coated nails as specified above in These items shall be manufactured from All exposed fasteners for Gerard stone- both hand driven and mechanically driven minimum 28 gauge (0.45 mm thick) G-90 coated products shall be corrosion types are available from Gerard. galvanized or A-Z50 ® GALVALUM E resistant and meet or exceed ANSVASTM A Secure all counter battens and battens with primed or resin coated steel. 641-71a. For certain climatic conditions 3"(75 mm)minimum length nails. special fasteners may be recommended, (See General Information section for other contact Gerard Technical Service Division fastener details) TOUCH-UP KIT for further information. Each Gerard trim box houses one touch-up A Counter batten nails must be of kit consisting of; A can of acrylic resin 6d HAND DRIVEN NAILS: sufficient length to penetrate 10(25 mm) base-coat, a bag of stone chip to match These nails come in 501b(22.7 kg)and 5 lb minimum into or through the roof the trim and panel color,and three(3)trim (2.5 kg) and are factory painted black. sheathing or framing member. end disc. These touch-up kits are supplied Allow 1 Ib of nails per 100 square feet of for repairing any surface damage incurred roof area(0.5 kg per 10 M2). They are 6d, during installation and for sealing the hot dipped galvanized, 2' (50 mm) long bottom row. with a flat head..1205'shank dia.(3.18mm) SEALANTS AND PAINT 8d MECHANICAL NAILS: A tube type of sealant is recommended. it These nails are factory painted black. must be of a type known as a "Natural Allow 1 Ib of nails per 100 square feet of Cure'. Acidic sealants should not be used. roof area(0.5 kg per 10 MI. They are 2' The correct type of sealant is available from (56.25 mm) long with a flat head. .113' Gerard. Color matched (Quart cans) of shank dia.(2.9mm) paint are available from Gerard. Each can comes with a brush. This paint is used to 16d MECHANICAL NAILS: color coordinate the vent pipes,flashings, These nails are used for nailing the'1'X 4" chimney saddle etc.. (25 X 100 mm)counter battens and 2'X 2' (50 X 50 mm)panel battens. Allow Y4 lb of STONE COATED FASCIA METAL nails per 100 square feet of roof area(0.34 Stone coated fascia metal is available from kg per 10 M2). They are 3' (83mm) long Gerard in all Gerard colors and in two with a flat head. .131'shank dia.(3.3mm). common sizes of; 31/2" and 5" (89 & 125 Counter batten nails must be of sufficient mm)face width. It is sold in 10 foot(3m) length to penetrate 1" (25 mm) minimum lengths only. into or through the roof sheathing or framing member. COUNTER BATTENS&BATTENS WOOD SCREWS: Used to connect the Gerard In order to minimize waste, it is advisable panels &trim, metal to metal or metal to to use lengths longer than 10 ft. (3M). wood screws shall be; minimum 3/4" (19 Counter battens are 1'X 4'(25 X 100 mm) mm)long 1'A"(38 mm)long#8,self drilling, nominal. Gerard panel battens are 2'X 2" "Tek" type, with a dome cap covering a (50 X 50 mm) nominal and both can be rubber washer and a hex head. ripped from 2'X 4'(50 X 100 mm)lumber of a grade"Standard or better". STITCH SCREWS: Used for connecting the end disc to bottom trim pieces. They STEEL are available from Gerard and are Steel battens ("Channels') can be used. packaged in bags of 100 or 1,000. They They shall be a minimum of 22 AWG gauge have a 1/4" (6mm) hex washer head, self (0.64mm) corrosion resistant material and tapping thread, with a'A' (12.5 mm) long are formed in either a'hat','C"U','J',or shaft. 'Z" shaped section.All shapes require as close to 90 degree angles as possible. PANEL&BATTEN FASTENERS Minimum batten size is; 11f2'high X All Gerard panels and accessories are 1"wide(38 X 25 mm). secured with minimum 2"(50 mm)long 6d Steel battens shall be designed to resist type, hot dipped galvanized nails, or the design loads of the building. equivalent mechanically driven fasteners which exceed ASTM F1667 for nails and ®GALVALUME is a registered trademark ANSI B186.4 for screws specification. of BIEC International Inc. G E R A R I r Page 6 0 Gerard Roofing Technologies.2001-03-01