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Mechanical fasteners for roof insulation and covers

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Abstract
This data sheet provides information and guidelines regarding the description, selection and installation of mechanical fasteners utilized to secure roof coverings and/or insulation to roof deck substrates. These are referred to as above-deck fasteners. Information is also included on fasteners used to secure steel roof deck to structural members. The Factory Mutual Research Approval Guide and Data Sheet 1-28, 1-29S and 1-48 provide guidelines for fasteners spacing. Base-ply fasteners are covered in more detail in Data Sheet 1-48.
Date
5/1990
Author(s)
Factory Mutual
Page(s)
Keyword(s)
mechanical fastener; deck fastener


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