This publication looks at the various types of fasteners available, performance criteria, the correct fastener specification for typical cladding systems and detailing, including effective thread lengths, thermal movement, flashings, fixing to timber and material compatibility. All in all, an invaluable reference guide for specifiers of metal roofing and cladding.

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Technical Papers

Recommended Good Practice for Daylighting in Metal Clad Buildings

Curved Sheeting Manual

Secret Fix Roofing Design Guide

Metal Wall Cladding Detailing Guide

Profiled Metal Roofing Design Guide

Fire Design of Steel Sheet Clad External Walls for Building:
Construction Performance Standards and Design

Acoustic Design Guide for Metal Roof and Wall Cladding Systems

Composite Roof and Wall Cladding Panel Design Guide

Metal Fabrications: Design, Detailing And Installation Guide

Fasteners for Metal Roof and Wall Cladding: Design, Detailing and Installation Guide

ADL2: Document L2

Guidance For The Effective Sealing Of End Lap Details In Metal Roofing Constructions

Manufacturing Tolerances For Profiled Metal Roof And Wall Cladding

Design guide for metal roofing and cladding to comply with UK Building Regulations (2006)

Conventions for Calculating U-Values

Best Practice for the Specification of Cladding and Secondary Steelwork

Index of Publications