R Panel Roofing
Lifetime “R” Panel roof is an economical alternative. It is also known as the Traditional Trapezoid Roof System. The 42-inch wide panels come in continuous lengths up to 50 feet.
Our “R” Panels are made of steel and aluminium, and there is a choice of finishes: Prepainted Material, Silicone Polyester and Galvalume (Aluzinc)
Traditional Trapezoid Roof System
- Wide 42″ coverage
- Versatile, roofing, wall, soffit, faxcia or mansards
- Easy installation
- Continuous length panels – up to 40′
- Eeonomical
Specifications
- Panel Width - 43″
- Effective Cover – 41″
- Minimun Slope - 10 degrees
- Fastening System - The panel to panel and panel to steel/wood connection to be with a no. 12 – 14 self drilling fastener with a high quality neoprene washer. The panel to panel connection requires a 1 1/2″ minimum fastener.
- Guages - 24, 26, 28
- Finishes - Polyester, PVF 2, Mill Finish, 70% Kynar 500
- Colours - See our colour guide for complete colour selections
- Lengths - The panels are factory formed to a maximum length of 60′
Material / Finishes
Base material:
- Steel - 24GA (0.63MM), 26GA (0.50MM) 28GA
- Aluminium - 0.032
a) Prepainted Material
- 24ga (0,63mm) and 26ga (0.5mm) galvaiurne conforming to ASTM - 791, 80 KSl with baked – on Perma Colour 2000 70% Kynar 500 in all standard colours Kynar 500 paint finish carries a full 10 year guarantee and comprises of 0.8 to 0,9 mm full strength 70% Kynar 500 fiourocarbon (polyvinylidene flouride – PVF2) coating over an epoxy primer and wash coat on reverse side. Face film thickness 1,0mm and 0.2mm
b) Silicone Polyester
- Substrate: Zincalume G300 AZ 150, 24ga (0.63mm), 26ga (0.5mm) and (.40mm)
- Pretreatment: Corrosion resistant property conversion coating.
- Primer Cost: Corrosion inhibitive primer. Normal thickness 5fjm each side Custom formulated
- Snow Gun Green.
- Finish Coat: Custom formulated system.
- Normal thickness 20 pm on the top or weather side. The finish coat is available in several standard colours. On special request the finish coat can be applied to both sides to provide a ’double sided’ product. With appropriate lead time provided specially required colours may be available.
- Gloss: Normal 25% (60°). Other gloss levels may be available on request.
c) Galvalume (Aluzinc)
- 24ga, 26ga and 2Sga galvalume conforming to ASTM-791, 80 KSl where a coating of aluminium/zinc alloy bonded to the steel base by a continuous hot dipping process offering corrosion resistance, high temperature oxidation resistance and heat reflectivity.
Available Colours
Installing Lifetime Roofing “R” Panel Profile
- Instatl panels in such a manner that horizontal lines are true and level and vertical lines are plumb.
- Attach panels using manufacturer’s standard fasteners, spaced in accordance with approved shop drawings, install sealants for performed roofing panels as approved shop drawings,
- Do not allow panels or trim to come into contact with dissimilar materials,
- Protect installed roof panels and trims from damage caused by adjacent construction until completion of installation.
