How do I install Tuftex?

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Never Install Tuftex® panels directly over dark colored rafters or closure strips. For best results, paint (white) the top edge of the rafter or closure strip that is exposed to sunlight. Do not overlap or apply over existing roofing or lattice. ventilation to control condensation and ensure coolness.

Do I need closure strips for polycarbonate roofing?

Closure strips enhance the appearance of your polycarbonate or PVC panel project. Providing weather tightness, plastic or foam closure strips are recommended for sealing the opening created where the corrugated sheet meets flat surfaces at flashing, curbs, etc.

What do you cut Tuftex panels with?

Cutting: Cut single panels of TUFTEX with a pair of snips or heavy duty scissors. Multiple panels may be cut using a circular saw with a plywood blade reversed or a fine-tooth handsaw. Side Laps and End Laps: Seal all side laps and end laps with a silicone sealer, vinyl adhesive or PVC cement.

Can you overlap Tuftex panels?

Do not overlap or apply over existing roofing or lattice. Ventilation: All Tuftex covered structures need adequate ventilation to control condensation and ensure coolness. If high heat may develop choose Tuftex PolyCarb panels for your project.

How do you seal corrugated plastic roof seams?

Insert a tube of butyl caulking into a caulk gun and snip the end off using sharp scissors. Apply a 1/4-inch wide bead of caulk over the seam where the two panels overlap. Work your way across the entire roof to apply caulk to all remaining seams to seal them.

How do you overlap polycarbonate roofing?

When joining the sheets, overlap one and half corrugations for the corrugated profile. And one overlap for the Greca profile. Make sure that your overlap sequence is away from the prevailing wind.

Can you bend corrugated plastic roofing?

Corrugated sheet has been specifically designed for simple and rapid installation. It easily adapts to any wall or roof with a bending radius over 13′.

How do you attach polycarbonate sheets?

The sheets can be glued together using epoxide glue that is applied to the cut edges of the sheet before joining the two together. Epoxide glue has to be used as using other glue will cause your sheets to have small cracks beneath the surface.

How do you install polycarbonate panels?

Use screws with neoprene bonded washers to fasten polycarbonate to greenhouse. Use ½″ washers with corrugated polycarbonate and 1″ washers with triple wall polycarbonate. Do not fasten screws within ½″ of the edge of a polycarbonate sheet. When fastening screws, do not tighten below the surface of the panel.

How strong is Tuftex?

Made with a polycarbonate thermoplastic polymer in an octagonal-wave profile, TUFTEX PolyCarb corrugated panels are 20 times stronger than 5 oz. Fiberglass corrugated panels and are designed to withstand a wide range of surface temperatures: 270° F to -40° F.

How do you fasten tuftex roof panels?

Tuftex® brand screws with attached neoprene washer are recommended. In a roof-ing application, fasten the panels on the crowns. In a siding/wall application, fasten the panels in the valleys. Pitch: Plan a minimum 1″ pitch per foot of roof. (Pitch is the amount of height in inches the rafter rises per foot.)

Can tuftex be installed over existing roofing or lattice?

Where can I find tuftex installation videos and documents?

TUFTEX Videos: TUFTEX installation video on YouTube. TUFTEX Documents: TUFTEX installation documents on tuftexpanel.com.

What are tuftex® panels used for?

Sit Back, relax, and enjoy Installation Tips: Tuftex® panels are the best building panels available for many home improvement projects such as deck covers, sun porches, carports, patio covers, privacy panels as well as many light commercial and agriculturalapplications.