5.10 INSTALLATION OF GENERAL STEEL WALL PANELS
Adjoining panels are installed with the steel building pre-drilled overlapping rib toward the last erected panel. Position panel to structural making sure that it is kept plumb. Drill structural if required and install fasteners at lapped rib. Check for proper coverage and correct as necessary. Install remaining fasteners. Note that clearance holes in overlapping rib must be pre-drilled.
Backlapping the steel building panels 1 foot or 2 foot is routinely done to match panel coverage with the building width and length. On the sidewall this is done with the last panel installed. On the endwall this is normally done near the center and will be marked on the erection drawings.
NOTE:
Always follow OSHA safety recommendations. Remember, safety first!
