Architectural Sheet Metal Manual – SMACNA

This completely revised 7th Edition publication contains the most comprehensive set of recommended practices available for proper design and installation of custom-fabricated architectural sheet metal including roof drainage system design for scuppers, gutters and downspouts.

This manual is particularly useful for historical replication and renovation of architectural sheet metal elements including, but not limited to skylights, cornices and spires; new moisture and maintenance guide with underlayments; mechanical fasteners and soldering guidance; and enhanced metals selection data. This manual also offers new construction techniques and alternative methods of design and installation reflecting climatic conditions and rainfall rates.

An upfront, fast “look-up” key speeds information retrieval. Also covers flashing, metal roofs, copings, gravel-stop fascia. Wind uplift pressure test reports confirming superior performance of custom-fabricated metal roofing are also included. Applies to commercial, industrial and residential buildings.