INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 10' WIDE FRAME FRAME SIZE: 10 X 18 X 7 (2 SQUARE TUBING) STORAGE SHELTER / CARPORT

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1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 10' WIDE FRAME FRAME SIZE: 10 X 18 X 7 (2 SQUARE TUBING) STORAGE SHELTER / CARPORT STORAGE SHELTER CARPORT Our unique assembly process quickly transforms the individual pieces into a finished structure that will give you a lifetime of service. Great care has been taken to ensure complete satisfaction with your purchase. In the unlikely event that there are any missing or damaged parts or if you simply need technical assistance, please call our Toll Free Hotline at and your questions will be addressed promptly. Thank you for choosing the Versatube Building System. REV MODEL # SW PAGE 1

2 SAFETY AND HAZARD INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: Read the following safety warnings and all instructions in their entirety prior to installation. If you have questions or are missing any parts, contact Mid-South Metal Products, Inc. (DBA, VersaTube Building systems) customer service at before proceeding. WARNING: Metal parts may get hot when exposed to high heat or direct sunlight. Avoid contact with skin and wear protective gloves and clothing to prevent the possibility of burns. WARNING: Do not stand or walk on the structure. It is not designed to support human weight or the storage of Materials on the roof. Collapse of the structure may cause serious injury do to weight of components. WARNING: Avoid installation on windy days as wind may create hazards during the installation process. Wind may blow material or cause partially installed components to collapse prior to being secured or fully installed. The weight of the components or structure may cause serious injury if it should collapse. WARNING: Metal conducts electricity and electrical shock hazards exist since the structure is made of metal. During installation or storage, keep the structure and all components away from electrical sources. Make sure that your selected location is away from power lines, underground cables, and any other source of electrical power. Serious injury or even death may occur if contact is made with electrical current. WARNING: If the structure is moved once it has been installed, be certain to inspect all components and conditions and follow each and every step of these instructions to make certain that the structure is securely anchored, properly installed, and aligned. Failure to follow these steps could lead to collapse of the structure and may result in serious risk of injury. WARNING: In the event that your structure is enclosed, be sure to provide proper and adequate ventilation and egress and ingress. Hazardous, poisonous or noxious substances should not be stored in the structures absent proper ventilation and the following all warnings and instructions of the manufacturer of the Substance. Also, proper ingress and egress should be provided to prevent persons or children from Becoming trapped inside the structure. WARNING: If metal panels are selected to cover all or a portion of your structure, be careful of the sharp edges which may cause cuts or lacerations. Wear protective work gloves and suitable clothing for protection and always take care when handling metal parts. PAGE 2

3 ATTENTION: IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THE FOLLOWING NOTES BEFORE STARTING THE ASSEMBLY OF YOUR SHELTER NOTE: If you are not mounting the shelter to a concrete pad, you should level the selected area and remove high spots caused by roots or rocks. It is particularly important that the areas on which the shelter base plate assemblies will sit are level with each other. Choose a level site away from power lines. NOTE: If during the installation process you have Difficulty fitting frame components together, use an adjustable wrench to open end of receiving tube as shown at right. Close wrench down around bent portion of tube and bend wall outward. What you ll need: 2 Step Ladders Cordless (14 or 18 volt) Or Electric Drill With 5/16" Socket Drive Work Gloves Tape Measure Level Hammer Shove Pencil/Marker Tin Snips PAGE 3

4 10' WIDE CARPORT PARTS LIST D C F1 B A1 A2 G A2 H E I F2 PART NO. PART QTY. LETTER BASE CENTER RAIL 2 A BASE END RAIL 4 A SIDE POST 10 B RAFTER 10 C PEAK 5 D SCREWS, SELF-DRILLING 70 F1 PAINTED, SELF DRILLING SCREWS WITH RUBBER WASHERS 200 F2 SHEET METAL PANELS G BUTYL TAPE E 9901-VTW VINYL TRIM I ANC-24 GROUND ANCHOR 10 H PAGE 4

5 SITE PREPARATION FOR CARPORT/SHELTER The Versatube carport frame is designed to be placed on a foundation that is level side to side and sloped about 1/8 per foot front to back or back to front. That foundation can be: prepared ground (leveled and re-compacted), a concrete footing, or a concrete mono slab with built-in footing. It is important that you create one of these conditions prior to your carport or building installation. We recommend that you check with your local building official prior to starting your project to find out what is acceptable for foundations and anchoring in your county. If you extend the carport site about 3 or 4 feet on all sides, it will make it easier to position ladders for sheet metal installation. SLAB WITH FOOTING OR FOOTINGS ALONE If you will be pouring a slab for your carport, the slab should be 4 thick and have a footing down both sides. The footing should be 12 x 12 with a 45 blend between the slab and the footing. The slab should have a front to back or back to front slope of about 1/8 per foot. One run of #5 rebar mid-depth is recommended in the footing. Check with your local building official for details and requirements in your county. Some counties require the footing to extend down to or below the frost line. The concrete should be 2500 to 3000 PSI. (If you are enclosing the back or front of your building, you should pour a footing on the ends that you are enclosing.) The outside dimensions of the slab should be at least 3 larger than your frame dimensions. Your frame is 12 x 18 unless you are adding length extensions. Length extensions are 4 1/2 long. FOOTINGS: Footings alone should be 12 wide and 12 deep and can be positioned so the base rails are centered in the footing if you will be using wedge anchor bolts to anchor the base rails. The outside dimension of the footing will be the carport width plus 9. The basic carport is 18 long. (Length extensions are 4 1/2.) Footings should be 3 longer than your frame. Footings should also slope 1/8 per foot front to back or back to front to allow water that might gather in horizontal ribs to flow over roof lap joints and off the roof. Frame Width + 3 Frame Footing MSMP INC PAGE 5

6 ASSEMBLING AND POSITIONING THE BASE RAILS: Layout the base rails on your slab or footing or prepared ground. The base rails should be 10 apart (outside to outside) The length from the front to the back of the base rail assembly will be 1/2 longer than the frame length. The length of the base rail assembly will be 18-1/2. The dimension from the front of the front vertical pin to the back of the back vertical pin will be 18.) Join all the base rail components as shown. Check the overall length of the assembly, keep the swage joints even in length and fasten the swage joints with (2) #12 hex head, self drilling screws per joint on top of the base rail. Place the Left and Right base rail assemblies 10 apart (outside to outside) and take a measurement across the diagonals of the frame to check it for square. Adjust the frame until the diagonal measurements are equal. If you are adding base rail extensions, insert them into the back of the assembly. Set the length extensions at 4 1/2 on center with the previous vertical pin. LENGTH (OUTSIDE TO OUTSIDE OF PINS) 18 OPTIONAL BASE RAIL EXTENSIONS DIAGONAL DIMENSIONS SHOULD BE EQUAL CARPORT WIDTH 10 END BASE RAIL CENTER BASE RAIL END BASE RAIL BASE RAILS LAYOUT #12 HEX HEAD, SELF-DRILLING SCREW MSMP INC PAGE 6

7 ANCHORING A VERSATUBE CARPORT/SHELTER ANCHORING TO CONCRETE SLAB OR FOOTING WITH 1/2 X 7 WEDGE (EXPANSION) BOLTS After you have completed all measurements and have the base rails in place and squared, Make sure joints are screwed together with 2 screws per joint on the top surface of the base rail. This will assure that the rails remain straight and do not vibrate apart when you drill the anchor holes in the concrete. To drill the anchor holes you will need a hammer drill and a 1/2 x 8 or 12 concrete drill bit. Hold the base rail in place with your foot, insert the drill bit through the anchor hole in the base rail and drill a hole 5 into the concrete. The base rail is 2 thick, so the total depth from the top of the base rail will be 7. Place a flat washer onto the anchor bolt and screw on a hex nut until about 2 threads are exposed above the nut. Now, place the bolt in the hole and tap it down with a hammer until the washer touches the top of the base rail. Use a 3/4 wrench to tighten the nut. Tighten the nut until it is snug. Do not crush the base rail tube. FLAT BASE 1/2 X 7 WEDGE ANCHOR BOLT (INSTALL ONE IN EACH BASE DRILL A 1/2 X 5 DEEP HOLE IN CONCRETE SLAB OR FOOT- ANCHORING TO LEVEL GROUND WITH CONCRETE PIERS DIGGING HOLES FOR CONCRETE Mark the locations of the rails and the anchor holes on the ground. Move the base rails to one side and dig holes at each anchor point for concrete. You may want to rent a gas powered post hole digger with a 12 diameter auger for this job. HOLE SIZE: For counties with 70-C or 90-B wind. Dig 12 diameter holes 16 deep. Or 8 diameter holes 24 deep. For counties with 80-C or 100-B wind. Dig 12 diameter holes 20 deep. Or 8 diameter holes 30 deep. For counties with 90-C or 120-B wind. Dig 12 diameter holes 24 deep. Or 8 diameter holes 36 deep. ANCHORING Move the base rails back into position over the holes. Re-measure to make sure the rails are in the proper location. Now drop or drive a Versatube 30 re-bar ground anchor into each anchor hole. A 1/2 threaded rod with a flat washer and nut could be substituted if you might be moving the carport at a later date. Mix up concrete and pour into holes. You may want to rent a mixer for this job. Before the concrete sets, re-check all your dimensions to make sure the frame is square and level and has the proper width. Let the concrete cure overnight before installing the Roof/Wall assemblies. VERSATUBE RE-BAR GROUND ANCHOR 1/2 THREADED ROD WITH FLAT WASHER AND NUT PAGE 7

8 ANCHORING TO GROUND WITH GROUND ANCHORS: FOR CARPORTS (OPTIONAL) DIGGING HOLES FOR GROUND ANCHORS Mark the locations of the rails and the anchor holes on the ground. You may want to drive small stakes at the ends and several down the side of the base rails to mark the location. Move the base rails to one side and dig 8 diameter holes at each anchor point. Use a post hole digger to dig the holes. You may want to rent a gas-powered post hole digger with an 8 diameter auger for this job. The depth of the hole will depend on the Wind speed in your county and the type of soil that you have. See the chart below to determine the hole depth that you will need. ANCHORING Lay the base rails on their side and assemble a Versatube ground anchor in every base rail anchor hole. See illustration for anchor parts. (The distance you place the anchor plate from the end of the threaded rod will depend on the hole depth. See the chart below.) Re-position base rail assemblies over the holes dropping the anchors into each hole. Remeasure to make sure the rails are in the proper location. Tap the anchors down into the holes until the washer touches the top of the base rail. Now, return the dirt to the holes about 6 at a time tamping the dirt down with a 2x4 or a baseball bat as you go. Tamp from both sides of the base rail to keep the rail from shifting. Continue to check your measurements as you secure each anchor. HOLE DEPTH CHART WIND NORMAL CLAY/ SANDY, WET SPEED SAND SOIL SOIL 70 MPH 18 DEEP 24 DEEP 80 MPH 20 DEEP 26 DEEP 90 MPH 22 DEEP 28 DEEP 100 MPH 24 DEEP 30 DEEP DISTANCE TO SET PLAT FROM BOTTOM OF THREADED ROD HOLE PLATE FROM DEPTH END OF ROD ASSEMBLE ANCHORS TO BASE RAIL ASSEMBLES AND RE-POSITION BASE RAILS OVER HOLES. DROP ANCHORS INTO HOLES, RETURN DIRT TO HOLES TAMPING IT DOWN AS YOU GO TO RE-COMPACT SOIL. 8 DIAMETER HOLE 1 3/8 HEX LOCK NUT (Nut with indent on side) FENDER WASHER BASE RAIL RE-COMPACTED SOIL NOTE: The part of the threaded rod that extends below the anchor plate must be driven into the ground at the bottom of the hole. SEE CHART FOR HOLE DEPTH 3/8 X 36 THREADED ROD 3/8 HEX NUT 4 X 4 ANCHOR PLATE FENDER WASHER SEE CHART FOR DIMENSION 3/8 HEX NUT MSMP INC PAGE 8

9 ROOF/WALL FRAME ASSEMBLY Before you start the assembly of the Roof/Wall sections, stack the Peak tubes, line up the ends and mark a line on the top of each peak 17 1/8 from one end. This will be the location of the edge of your first run of sheet metal panels on the roof of the carport. MARK STACKED PEAKS 17 1/8 On the ground, assemble (1) peak D, (2) rafters C, (2) side posts B. Before you fasten the joints with screws, take a measurement across the top and bottom of the assembly as shown. This outside measurement should be 12. Try to keep the joint spacing on both sides of the assembly equal. It is very helpful to drive stakes into the ground at the width of the building (12 ) and use them to set the dimension at the bottom of the assembly. You should set the bottom dimension before you adjust and set the top dimension. Now, fasten the joints with #12 hex head, self-drilling screws. Use 2 screws in each joint as shown. NOTE: You can use the first assembly as a template to assemble the remaining Roof/Wall Frames. DRIVE STAKES INTO THE GROUND TO CREATE A FIXTURE FOR SETTING THE BOTTOM DIMENSION AT 12 WIDE. SIDE POST 10 RAFTER 10 SIDE POST MSMP INC PEAK RAFTER #12 HEX HEAD, SELF- DRILLING SCREW PAGE 9

10 ATTACHING ROOF/WALL ASSEMBLY TO BASE RAIL SECTIONS NOTE: This step will take at least two people to complete safely and easily. Lifting one complete Roof/ Wall assembly, place each leg of the assembly over the corresponding pins on the base assembly as shown. Insert both upright wall sections onto the base rail assembly at the same time as nearly as possible to ease assembly. Firmly and completely place each section onto the corresponding pins. Repeat with each roof/wall assembly section until all rough assembly is complete. Now, attach 2 selfdrilling screws (F1) at each connection. ( See illustration below) NOTE: Screws should be positioned on the side or inside of the tubes, away from the outside surfaces where sheet metal panels will be attached. If you purchased a front or back enclosure, both ends of the building should be free of screw heads. Congratulations, you have completed assembly of your Carport frame. If you did not purchase a back/side enclosure or front enclosure, skip to roof sheet metal assembly page 18 now. PIN TWO SCREWS AT EACH CONNECTION NO SCREWS ON FRONT OR BACK OF BUILDING IF IT WILL BE ENCLOSED PAGE 10

11 BACK/SIDE ENCLOSURE FOR 10' WIDE BUILDING SELF-DRILLING SCREW (G) F SELF-DRILLING WHITE SCREW (M) D STITCHING SCREW (N) H C E E B A B PARTS LIST PART NO. PARTS QTY. LETTER 71-BE-T T-SECTION 1 A BASE RAIL 2 X 2 X 46 3/4 2 B BACK VERTICAL 2 X 2 X 81 3/4 WITH SWAGED END 1 C VERTICAL EXTENSION 2 X 2 X 10 2 D PARTS LIST BK-10 ANGLE BRACKET 2 E BK-20 FLAT BRACKET 1 F A 40 PIECE SCREW PACK, #12 X 1 SELF-DRILLING, HEX HEAD 1 G ANC-24 GROUND ANCHOR 30 1 H SHEET METAL PANELS FOR BACK 12' (NOT SHOWN) 3 I SHEET METAL PANELS FOR SIDES 10' (NOT SHOWN) 8 J CORNER/GABLE TRIM 12, FOR BACK CORNERS (NOT SHOWN) 1 K EAVE TRIM 12 3, FOR FRONT CORNERS (NOT SHOWN) 1 L SELF-DRILLING PAINTED SCREWS 250 M PAINTED STITCHING SCREWS 100 N CLOSURE STRIPS (INSIDE) (NOT SHOWN) 5 O PAGE 11

12 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BACK ENCLOSURE FRAME BE (10' WIDE) STEP 1: BASE RAIL ASSEMBLY Loosely assemble a base rail (B) on both ends of the T-Section (A). Place the loose base assembly on the ground or concrete pad at the back of the building with the pin on the T-Section in the vertical position. Adjust the joint spacing to be equal. The ends of the base rails should be touching the Side Base Rails of the building. Now fasten each joint (from the top) with two #12 x 1 Self-Drilling Screws (G). (See Joint Detail) STEP 2: ANCHORING THE BASE RAIL ASSEMBLY Fasten the base rail ends to the building frame with Angle Brackets (E) and Self-Drilling Screws (G). Place the brackets on the top of the base rails, one at each end. Anchor the T-Section to the ground or concrete slab as you did the building frame. (A ground anchor (H) is provided. STEP 3: ASSEMBLING BACK VERTICAL AND EXTENSION Loosely assemble the Vertical Extension (D) onto the Back Vertical (C). Now, Place the Assembly onto the vertical pin on the T-Section (A). Fasten the Vertical Extension (D) to the Peak of the building frame with a Flat Bracket (F) And six Self-Drilling Screws G). (The top of the Vertical Extension should touch the bottom of the building peak. Now, fasten the joint of the Back Vertical and Vertical Extension with two Self-Drilling Screws (G). ANCHOR BOLT (NOT INCLUDED) F D C E B A B E # 12 X 1 HEX HEAD (G) FLAT BRACKET ASSEMBLY DETAIL OF ANGLE BRACKET JOINT DETAIL NOTE: Ground anchors can also be set in concrete. ( see page 6) PAGE 12

13 INSTALLATION OF SHEET METAL PANELS NOTE: IF YOU PURCHASED A BACK/SIDE ENCLOSURE, THE BACK ENCLOSURE PANELS MUST BE IN- STALLED FIRST. IF YOU PURCHASED A ROOF ONLY STRUCTURE, SKIP THE BACK ENCLOSURE SHEET METAL INSTALLATION AND GO TO ROOF SHEET METAL INSTALLATION. INSTALLATION OF BACK ENCLOSURE SHEET METAL PANELS STEP 1: CUTTING AND INSTALLING THE BOTTOM PANEL Three 12' Sheet metal Panels (I) have been provided to enclose the back of the structure. You will be installing the bottom panel first. Cut one of the panels to a width of 22 3/4". (measure down from the top/under lap edge of the panel). Place the panel on the back of the building at the bottom with the ends flush with the outside of the building frame Side Posts. Lift the panel to leave 1/8" space between the bottom of the panel and the ground or concrete pad. Make sure the building is square and fasten the panel to the frame corner and center posts with Painted Self-Drilling Screws (with rubber washers) (M). Place screws 1" above and below each major rib. (See Rib Detail) STEP 2: INSTALLING PANEL 2. To install panel 2, lap the bottom (overlap) rib over the top (under lap) rib of the lower panel, flush the ends of the panel with the outside of the building frame, and attach with screws as you did the first panel. STEP: 3 CUTTING AND INSTALLING PANEL 3 (TOP PANEL) Put the top panel in place on the building and (with a pencil or marker) trace the building roof contour on the back of the panel. Take the panel down and cut the panel to fit. Return the panel to the building, flush the ends of the panel with the outside of the building frame and fasten with screws (one at each end above the major rib, above and below each major rib to the center post, and along the roof frame members as needed. If you are installing the sheet metal panels after the roof has been installed, you will need to use the dimensions below to cut the panels. You will also have to loosen or remove the end screws in the roof panels to insert Closure strips (O) then reinstall or tighten the screws. RIB DETAIL 61 1/2 12' FLANGE PAINTED SELF-DRILLING SCREWS OVERLAP RIB BOTTOM OF PANEL 15 3/8 22 3/4 PANEL 3 PANEL 2 PANEL 1 SCRAP UNDER LAP RIB TOP OF PANEL Bottom of panel 1/8 off the ground or concrete pad PAGE 13

14 INSTALLING HORIZONTAL SHEET METAL ON THE CARPORT FRAME: Sheet metal panels run horizontally on your carport/shelter. Carport Panel lengths are all 10 or 10 and 14 for longer structures: 10 panels at the ends of the roof will overhang the frame panels at the ends of the roof will overhang the frame 5. Panel layout for the different possible frame lengths in the order of assembly down the length of the building: 18 frame: 10,10 (11 overhang). 22 1/2 frame: 10, 14 (5 overhang). 27 frame: 10, 10, 10 (11 overhang) 31 1/2 frame: 10, 14, 10 (11 overhang). 36 frame: 14, 10, 14 (5 overhang). 40 1/2 frame: 14, 14, 14 (5 overhang). 45 frame: 10, 14, 14, 10 (11 overhang). 49 1/2 frame: 14, 14, 10, 14 (5 overhang). 54 frame: 14, 14, 14, 14 (5 overhang). 58 1/2 frame: 10, 14, 14, 14, 10 (11 overhang). Note: different length panel combinations will require different amounts of overlap at the front to back joints. You will have to determine the amount you will need based on your panel combinations. (The basic carport using two 10 panels will have a overlap of 2 on top of the center frame section and 11 frame overhangs at both ends of the carport.) STEP 1: Installing Panel 1 (See list above for the required panel length) On the bottom of the panel, put a light pencil mark to indicate the overhang. (11 or 5 ) This line will help you keep the overhang square with the end of the frame. THE FIRST PANEL SHOULD BE INSTALLED ON THE LOW END OF THE CARPORT FOR PROPER DRAINAGE. Before you assembled the Roof/Wall sections, you should have put a mark on one side of each peak as a guide for the under lap edge of the first run of panels down the peak of the carport. If you did not, refer to page 10 for the proper mark location. Place the first panel on the roof with the under lap edge of the panel lined up with the marks on the peaks and the end of the panel overhanging the end of the building 11 or 5 (see notes above). You may want to clamp the panel in place while installing the screws. With the panel lined up with all your marks, attach the panel to the first frame section with painted #12 x 3/4 self-drilling screws with rubber washers about 1 above the major ribs. Do not install screws above the edge ribs at this time. You will be sliding the lower panels under the edges of the panels above. Before you install screws in the second frame section, check to see that it is square with the first section. Take a measurement between the frame sections at the base rail and transfer that dimension up to the peaks. Now, install screws in the second frame section. The other end of the panel should line up with the back of the third frame section for 10 panels with an 11 overhang, the forth frame section for 14 panels with a 5 overhang. Do not install screws into the third/forth frame section at this time. Run a strip of Butyl Caulk Tape across the end of the panel 1 from the end as shown below. Let a little bit hang over the edges. NO SCREWS ABOVE EDGE RIBS OR INTO THIRD/FORTH FRAME BUTYL CAULK TAPE 1 11 OR 5 OVERHANG VIEW FROM THE LOW END OF THE CARPORT MSMP INC /8 FROM END OF PEAK UNDERLAP EDGE PAINTED #12 X 1 SCREW WITH RUBBER WASHER FOAM CLOSURE STRIPS ON BUILDINGS: If you will be enclosing your carport to create a shelter, install inside foam closure strips between the frame and the roof panels at back of shelter. 11" or 5 Bottom view of panel STICK FOAM CLOSURE (P) TO BOTTOM OF ROOF PANELS AT ENDS OF BUILDING. PAGE 14

15 INSTALLING PANEL TWO: Check the list on the previous page for the length of panel 2 and any additional panels for your building. If you have not removed the protective paper on the butyl tape that you applied to panel 1, do that at this time. Now, position panel two as shown below with a 2 (or more depending on the panels used on your building) overlap on panel one. Press the panels together well to create a good seal with the butyl caulk. The lower (under lap) edge of the panel should line up with the marks on the peaks. Before you install screws, make sure that the frame sections are the same distance apart at the peak as they are at the base rail. Attach the panel with screws on both sides of the major ribs at the lap joint and above the major ribs at other locations. Do not install screws above the lower edge rib or at the end of panels that continue on down the roof. Assemble all the panels in the first course required for your building. NOTE: The second panel will also be 10 long if your frame is only 18 long. This panel will overhang the other end of the carport frame 11. ADDITIONAL PANELS DOWN CARPORT LENGTH: Install additional panels down the length of the carport as needed in the same manner as you installed panel 2. See list on previous page for panel lengths on your building. Install all panels down the peak of the carport/building before moving on to the second lower course of panels. Don t forget to install foam closures at the ends of the structure if the end is to be enclosed. SCREWS ON BOTH SIDES OF RIB AT JOINT INSTALLING THE SECOND LOWER COURSE OF PANELS: NO SCREWS ABOVE LOWER EDGE The second course of panels will be installed starting at the opposite end of the carport. Slide the under lap edge of the first panel of the second course under the lower edge of the last panel in the first course. Note: On one side of the roof, you will be inserting a under lap edge under an under lap edge. This is fine and it only occurs once. In the rest of the installation, the under lap rib will go under an overlap rib. Install the screws at the end of the carport to hold the panel in place. (No screws above the lower edge at this time.) Select the next panel to be installed and run a bead of butyl caulk tape on one end 1 from the end. The panel should be positioned with the under lap edge on the upper side of the panel. Remove the protective paper from the butyl caulk. Now, lift the end of the panel you just installed and the edge of the first course of panels above and insert the next panel 2 under the previous panel. Check your dimensions and press the panel overlap tightly together. Install screws in the overlap joint and all screws in the previous panel and the panels above that will not have to be lifted to insert additional panels. Note: To reach all of the screw locations, you will have to get up high on your ladder and lean on the roof with your hand or knee. When you do this, press only on the flat sections between ribs and make sure that you press only over a frame section. Continue this installation method until the roof is sheeted on one side. The last panel on the side will be bent down around the frame and become a short side panel. Start all panels courses from the end of the carport that you started the second course of panels. 1ST PANEL 2ND COURSE SLIDE PANEL UNDER FIRST COURSE AND IN- STALL SCREWS AT END OVERLAP EDGE LOW END OF CARPORT 1ST PANEL, 2ND COURSE REV PAGE 15

16 INSTALLING THE 2ND PANEL, 2ND COURSE AND ADDITIONAL PANELS 2ND COURSE The additional panel/panels in the second course must be positioned with the under lap edge to the upper side of the panel. The upper under lap edge of the panel will lap under the panel above and the end of the panel will lap under the panel you just installed. Run a bead of butyl caulk on the end to be lapped under the previous panel 1 from the end and remove the protective paper. Now, lift the panels above and the previous panel in the course you are installing and slide the upper edge of the panel under the panel above and the end 2 (or more, depending on the panels used in your building) under the previous panel. Press the panels together well at the caulked end to get a good seal. For longer carports, continue installing panels in the same manner to the end of the carport. Both ends of the carport should have the same overhang. Additional Courses of Sheet metal: Start all additional courses of metal on the carport at the same end as you started the second course (the high end of the carport). Install them in the same manner. Place under lap edges under overlap edges. LIFT END OF PREVIOUS PANEL AND PANELS ABOVE. INSERT PANEL WITH CAULK 2ND PANEL, 2ND COURSE LOW END OF CARPORT 2ND PANEL 2ND COURSE BUTYL CAULK 1 INSTALLING ADDITIONAL PANELS: LIFT END OF PREVIOUS PANEL AND PANELS ABOVE. INSERT PANEL WITH CAULK All additional panels should start on the high end of the carport (same as second course) and be installed in the same manner. 1ST PANEL 3RD COURSE NUMBER OF COURSES: (9), Repeat assembly on other side of carport/building. Don t forget to install foam closures at the ends of the structure if the ends will be enclosed. LOW END OF CARPORT 2ND PANEL 3RD COURSE BUTYL CAULK 1 NOTE: THE LAST COURSE OF ROOF PANELS WILL BEND DOWN AROUND THE SIDE POSTS AT THE EAVE OF THE STRUCTURE. IF ADDITIONAL COURSES ARE ADDED TO ENCLOSE THE SIDES OF THE STRUCTURE, THEY CAN MAINTAIN THE OVERHANG AT THE ENDS OF THE CARPORT OR BE SET FLUSH WITH THE END OF THE FRAME FOR ENCLOSED BUILDING/GARAGE. (NO OVERHANG) REV PAGE 16

17 INSTALLING VINYL EDGE TRIM ON A CARPORT: Install vinyl edge trim on front, back and side edges of sheet metal panels. Start at one corner and push the trim securely over the sheet metal edge. Install the trim on the gable ends first starting at one corner, up along the gable and down to the other corner. Install vinyl edge trim on both side edges of the carport. Clip the trim flush with the edge of the trim on the gable ends. It may help to use a small hammer to fit trim over major ribs. Where panels overlap, you may want to open the trim slightly with a flat screw driver to make installation easier. Use your tin snips to cut the trim. VINYL TRIM, GABLE END VINYL TRIM, GABLE END VINYL TRIM, SIDE EDGE BUTT SIDE EDGE TRIM UP TO GABLE END TRIM IF YOU ARE GOING TO ENCLOSE THE BACK AND SIDES TO CREATE A 3 SIDED SHELTER OR ENCLOSE THE BACK, FRONT AND SIDES TO CREATE A GARAGE YOU CAN SKIP THE TRIM STEP AT THIS TIME. MSMP INC PAGE 17

18 INSTALLATION OF SHEET METAL PANELS ON THE SIDE OF BUILDING (8) 10 panels on a 18 long x 7 1/2 side wall frame. Longer frames may have some 14 panels. The panels you will use will be the same as the panels used on the roof. These instructions assume that the roof panels are installed on the building and the screws above the bottom rib have not yet been installed. STEP 1: Insert the top (under lap) rib of one of the 10' panels under the bottom rib of the lower roof panel at the front of the building. This will be panel 1. Now, flush panel 1 to the front edge of the building frame and fasten the panel to the corner frame post and the next frame post back with 1 self drilling screws with rubber washers. Screws should be placed above and below each major rib. Do not install screws next to the top or bottom ribs at this time. Do not place any screws at this time in the center frame post. STEP 2: Install panel 2 in the same manner as panel 1 with the back edge of the panel flush with the back edge of the building frame. Panel 2 should overlap panel one by 2' in the center of the building. (If you removed screws from the lower roof panel, reinstall them at this time.) Install screws above and below each major rib. Do not install screws above the bottom rib at this time. STEP 3: Panels 3, 4, and 7 and 8 (from the other side, not shown) will be partial panels. To create these panels, measure and cut the panels to fit. (trim off of the overlap side of the panels.) Now, Install panels 3 and 4 under panels 1 and 2 and secure with screws above and below all major ribs at this time. Note: Panel 4 (the back panel) should overlap panel 3 (the front panel). Repeat assembly on other side of building with panels 5, 6, 7, and 8 (not shown in illustration). Center Frame Post FRONT BACK MEASURE SCRAP SCRAP RIB DETAIL UNDER LAP RIB TOP OF PANEL OVERLAP RIB BOTTOM OF PANEL 1" SELF-DRILLING SCREW WITH RUBBER WASHER PAGE 18

19 INSTALLATION OF CORNER TRIM, BACK/SIDE ENCLOSURE Note: If you purchased a front enclosure for your shelter, please skip this page and proceed to page 20 (Installation of corner and door trim) STEP 1: INSTALLATION OF FRONT TRIM (EAVE TRIM 2 1/4 X 3 1/2 FOR BUILDINGS WITHOUT A FRONT ENCLOSURE) (CORNER/GABLE TRIM FOR BUILDINGS WITH A FRONT ENCLOSURE). Buildings with no front enclosure: Measure the distance from the bottom of the roof overhang on the front corner of the building to the bottom of the base rail and cut a your Eave Trim to fit. Place the 2 1/4 side of Eave trim on the front of the building and the 3 1/2 side on the side of the building. Fasten the trim to the Sheet metal side with 3/4 stitching screws at each major rib and to the frame on the front of the building with painted self-drilling screws. Buildings with a front enclosure: Measure the distance from the bottom of the roof overhang to the bottom of the base rail and cut your Corner/Gable Trim to fit. Place the corner/gable trim on the front corners of the building and fasten it to the sheet metal ribs with 3/4 stitching screws. (See illustration at bottom of page) ROOF OVERHANG EAVE TRIM NO FRONT ENCLOSURE EAVE TRIM FRONT SIDE Self-Drilling Screws into Frame post On front Stitching Screws At each major rib STEP 2: INSTALLATION OF BACK TRIM (CORNER/GABLE TRIM 5 1/8 X 5 1/8 ) Measure the distance from the bottom of the roof overhang to the bottom of the building and cut a piece of trim to fit. Place the trim on the back corner of the building below the roof overhang and fasten it to the side and back sheet metal with 3/4 stitching screws at each major rib. Repeat on opposite back corner. ROOF OVERHANG CORNER/ GABLE TRIM CORNER/GABLE TRIM BACK SIDE Stitching Screws At each major rib PAGE 19