EuroLite Slate Installation Guide Revised Sept 2011 - Euroshield

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction - corporate profile - Feature / benefit page Components - spec data sheets - Packaging, handling Pre-installation - system introduction - Roof deck, structure, load, eave protection - ice dam, re-roofing, slope - underlay - ventilation - fastening, impact, shading, fade Installation - deck, eave protection, loading, valleys, protrusions, openings - Starter tile, field tile - Ridge, gable, hip caps - detail finishing, maintenance, flashing profiles Euroshield Installation Guide – EUROLITE SLATE September 2011 Page2
INTRODUCTION Corporate profile Calgary based Global Environmental Manufacturing Inc. (GEM), founded by Henry Kamphuis in 1999, has developed innovative technology to produce competitively priced, premium quality building products using a minimum of 75% in recycled materials (e.g. recycled tires). GEM’s unique technology, insulation properties and product design is capable of producing significant energy benefits and savings. The product is competitively priced while being ultraenvironmentally friendly. GEM’s proprietary, unique Reinforced Rubber Based Compound including carbon black forms the basis of all of GEM’s products. Aside from adding durability and strength, Carbon Black is widely considered the best U.V. inhibitor in the world. GEM’s EuroShield Roof is a pitched roofing system using rubber-based panels. Its unique selling features include unsurpassed durability and protection against all the elements and a simple installation resulting in a significant reduction in labour costs in comparison to other premium products. GEM’s roofing system also provides an enhanced aesthetic appeal while providing superior lasting protection. Features and benefits • Long lasting, durable • Aesthetically pleasing • Flexible and versatile • Weather resistant • Environmentally friendly • Fast and easy to install • Hail resistant • Very Lightweight (approx. 2 lbs per sq/ft) • Affordable • Potential discount on homeowners insurance policy • Maintenance free • Keeps your house cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter • Fire resistant • Increases the value of your home EuroShield is the most advanced roofing system in the market today. Euroshield Installation Guide – EUROLITE SLATE September 2011 Page3
Page 1: Euroshield Environmentally Friendly
Page 5 and 6: Ridge Cap 16 caps per bundle 36 bun
Page 7 and 8: To reduce ice dam formation and hel
Page 9 and 10: the National Building Code (or corr
Page 11 and 12: Each Eave/Rake/Valley Starter Strip
Page 13 and 14: underlayment overhangs 25mm (1”),
Page 15 and 16: VENT PIPE INSTALLATION ATTIC VENT I
Page 17 and 18: CHIMNEY INSTALLATION Euroshield Ins
Page 19 and 20: Moving up the rake edge, install th
Page 21 and 22: Do not nail the face of the panel a
Page 23 and 24: Upon reaching the peak of the roof,
Page 25 and 26: HIP CAP The hip caps are the same p
Page 27 and 28: MAINTENANCE The EuroShield System r

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