Description:
Nu-Vue Soffit or Flush Panel is a factory- formed, interlocking, architectural metal panel designed for soffit and fascia applications. The Soffit Panel offers the design professional a flat appearance with an aesthetically pleasing reveal by utilizing an interlocking leg and concealed fastening system. The panel is available in a wide variety of materials and finishes including Kynar coated G-90 Galvanized Steel, Galvalume and Aluminum, Copper, and Zinc. Panels can be formed with perforated materials.
Method of Application:
1. A s mooth, solid substrate of plywood or a
substructure of min. 22 ga (0.79 mm), 7/8" (22 mm) hat
channels is recommended for the Firestone metal
soffit panel.
2. Nu-Vue soffit panels must be installed in a sequential
order.
Storage:
1. Nu-Vue metal panels should be stored in a well ventilated, dry place where no moisture can contact them. Moisture (from rain, snow, condensation, etc.) trapped between layers of material may cause water stains or white rust, which can affect the service life of the material and will detract from its appearance.
2. If outdoor storage cannot be avoided, protect the panels with a ventilated canvas or waterproof paper cover. Do not use plastic, which can cause condensation. Keep the material off the ground in an inclined position with an insulator such as wood. Protective film may degrade or become brittle with long term exposure to direct sunlight.
Precautions:
1. Aluminum is recomended for soffit applications.
2. Oil canning is not a cause for rejection.
3. Heavier gauges, narrower widths, striations, and
embossing minimize oil canning.
4. Ensure the mechanical seamer is properly adjusted prior
to field seeming to reduce the risk of seam damage.
5. Sealant for end laps and lap joints shall be non-drying,
non-toxic, and non-shrinking with a serviceable temperature
of 0 to 212 degrees F.
6. Quality, long-life butyl sealants work best as a gasket
sandwiched between two pieces of metal. Non-acetic cured
silicone color matching sealants are recommended when
voids must be filled. Sealants are not a substitute for proper
assembly and workmanship.
7. Exercise caution when lifting, moving, transporting, storing or
handling Nu-Vue metal to avoid possible physical damage.
8. Refer to Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for safety
information.
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