Experience the Difference

XD Profile Installation Details

DECRA Shake XD®

/ DECRA Shingle XD®

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DECRA Shake XD Panel – Detail

Installed Exposure: 12-3/8” x 49-7/8”Panels per Square: 23.4Installed Weight: 150 lbs./sq.

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DECRA Shingle XD Panel – Detail

Installed Exposure: 12-1/4” x 49-1/2”Panels per Square: 23.8Installed Weight: 150 lbs./sq.

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DECRA Shake XD® Roof – Detail

DECRA Shake XD Panel

DECRA Shake XD Panel Vent

XD Rake/Gable Channel (at rake)

Starter Clip w/ Drip Edge

XD Channel (at roof-to-wall)

Side Flashing

Flat Sheet

DECRA Ridge VentXD Debris Guard

Short Course Clip(to start a panel after a short course)

XD Valley & Cap

Shingle/XD Underpan

Shake Hip & Ridge(at hips and ridges)

XD Channel (at both side of hip)

Shake End Cap

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DECRA Shingle XD® Roof – Detail

DECRA Shingle XD Panel

DECRA Shingle XD Panel Vent

XD Rake/Gable Channel (at rake)

Starter Clip w/ Drip Edge

XD Channel (at roof-to-wall)

Side Flashing

Flat Sheet

DECRA Ridge VentXD Debris Guard

Short Course Clip (to start a panel after a short course)

XD Valley & Cap

Shingle/XD Underpan

Shingle Hip & Ridge(at hips and ridges)

XD Channel (at both side of hip)

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DECRA XD Profile Installation

▪ These instructions, drawings and photos are intended as aguide for the installation of DECRA Shake XD and DECRAShingle XD

▪ Adhere to recommended safety practices

▪ Refer to local codes and/or ICC Reports – see links availableat www.decra.com

▪ Roof slopes of less than 3:12 (DECRA Shake XD) and 4:12(DECRA Shingle XD) are considered decorative and panelsmust be applied over a roof system complying with localcodes

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Measuring & Cutting Panels

▪ Measurements are made onroof and panels are markedand usually cut on theground

▪ Panels may be cut with a tinsnips or circular saw withmetal cutting blade

▪ A hand bender is used tobend the cut edge of thepanel for hips, ridges, andvalleys

▪ Safety equipment should beworn during the installationprocess

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Deck Preparation

▪ Tear off Old Materials

▪ Clean and prepare deck to meetlocal codes

▪ Underlayment shall comply withASTM D 226, Type I or Type II,ASTM D 4869, Type I or II orASTM D 1970 – or greater ifrequired by local code

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Deck Preparation – Roof Over Asphalt

▪ Cut asphalt shingles backfrom the eaves andrake/gable edges 8” orenough to allow for theStarter Clip w/ Drip Edge andXD Rake/Gable Channel tobe installed properly

▪ Remove hip and ridgematerials

▪ In situations where codeallows re-roofing over 2layers of asphalt shingles,follow code

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Hips

▪ The XD Channel then needs to extend 1’past the eave. Where the Shingle XDpanels fit into the XD Channel, properdrainage will be attained by removing 2”from the front and back Clip-Locks oneach Shingle XD Panel

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Rake / Gable

▪ When joining pieces of XDRake/Gable Channel, the stonecoated metal will need to be cutto allow the pieces to interlock

▪ Measure up from the bottom 1-1/2” and cut straight in. Turn theXD Rake/Gable Channel on itsside, measure down ½” and cutat an angle to the 1-1/2’ line. Thetop piece should lay on top of thelower piece

▪ Join the rake together by slidinguntil there is no gap

▪ Screws should be spaced every 6”

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Valley

▪ The XD Valley must bepositioned along the centerline of each valley area

▪ The XD Valley Cap (stonecoated) can be installed bysnapping or sliding into placeafter the valley pieces havebeen installed. Fasten Cap toValley as needed

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Valley

▪ Place the valley so that 1” runs past the edge of the eave

▪ Continue to install the valley metal overlapping the pieces aminimum of 6”

▪ Fasteners should be positioned outside the last turn-up on eachside

▪ Finish with XD Valley Cap. Cap may be notched and bent down, ifdesired

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Starter / Eave

▪ Notch and overlap Starterpieces 1” when joining twopieces together

▪ Fasteners should be spaced6” on center

▪ Do not screw throughoverlap

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Roof-to-Side Wall

▪ Starting at the Eave, extendthe XD Channel 1” over thedrip edge portion of theStarter Clip

▪ Work the XD Channel behindstucco or wood sidingwhenever possible or surfacemount to the wall for surfaceslike brick and seal with wallflashing. Stone coated counterflashing, Side Flashing, canalso be used

▪ Overlap the XD Channel atleast 4” working up the roof.Screws should be spacedevery 12”

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Panel Installation

▪ DECRA XD Panels install left to right. Thefirst course of panels locks into theStarter Clip w/ Drip Edge. Subsequentcourses of panels simply lock into placeby sliding the nose of each panel onto theclip that is formed at the top edge of eachpanel

▪ The right side of each panel must bepushed into position to engage the Side-Lap locking mechanism

DECRA XD panels install from LEFT to RIGHT

Do not create a pattern. Randomly install panels so they do not create a pattern with the course below

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Field Panels

▪ The top clip on right side of the left Shingle XD panel may haveto be bent open in order to allow the next panel to be insertedand overlapped correctly

▪ There should not be a gap between the back clips on theShingle XD Panels. Note, do not install the last screw on thefar right until the next panel has been properly lapped and atleast one screw attached

Incorrect

Shingle XD Correct

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Field Panels▪ Shake XD panels overlap 2-1/2”. Ensure that top left corner of installing panel is

butted up tight into upper clip of installed panel. Do not install the last screw onthe far right until the next panel has been properly lapped and at least one screwattached.

▪ Installing panel inserts into expanded clip joint of installed panel. Align installingpanel to the edge lap stop notch.

▪ The expanded clip joint (installed panel) is over-sized to properlyreceive the installing panel.

▪ Installing panel clip is inserted tight within the expanded clip jointof the installed panel.

▪ The installing panel nose is aligned at the edge lap stop notch.

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Fastener Placement

Install these 4 screws first Install this 5th

screw after the next panel is inserted to the right and at least one

other screw is placed.

Fasteners:Minimum #9 Hex (1/4” diameter) x 1-1/2” long

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Panels at Valley

▪ Notch the Shingle XDpanels by cutting 4” offof the front and backClip-Locks of each panelon the side that fits intothe XD Valley.

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Valley Application

▪ Place the valley so that 1” runspast the edge of the eave.

▪ Continue to install the valleymetal overlapping the pieces aminimum of 6”.

▪ Fasteners should be positionedoutside the last turn-up on eachside.

▪ Finish with XD Valley Cap. Capmay be notched and bent down,if desired.

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Panels at Rake / Gable

▪ Where XD panels fit into therake/gable channel, proper drainagewill be attained by removing 2” fromthe front and back Clip-Locks oneach panel.

▪ Make a 2” notch at the front andback Clip-Locks where the panel fitsinto the rake/gable channel. Lockthe panel into place and screwdown.

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Field Panels at XD Rake/Gable, Hips & ValleyInstalling Small Cut Panels

Install the right side panel into the left panel clip

Cut the right side panel to fit into valley, hip, or rake.

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Ridge

▪ Install XD panels up to the top of theridge.

▪ Cut off the excess panel that extendshigher than the ridge. Use fasteners toattach panels 1” below the ridge line.

▪ On the other side of the ridge run thetop XD panel up 2” past the top of theridge. Attach XD panel with fasteners1” below the ridge line.

▪ Use a heavy hammer or mallet topound the extra 2” over the top of theridge onto the opposite Shingle XDpanel.

▪ Apply layer of roofing gradesealant/adhesive to seal both thepanels at the ridge together.

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Hip & Ridge Installation

▪ Install Shingle Hip & Ridge along the hip starting at the bottom ofthe hip or along the ridge starting at the ends and working intothe middle of the ridge.

▪ Hip & Ridge pieces are overlapped and fastened down through theback clip using minimum #9 corrosion resistant screws.

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Ridge Venting

▪ Roll out the vent material alongthe tops of the battens. Removethe white paper while unrolling toexpose the adhesive dots. Applypressure over the adhesive dots tohold the material in place duringinstallation.

▪ Repeat on both sides of ridge.

▪ Install Shingle Hip & Ridge piecesover the vent material.

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Low-Profile Debris Guard

▪ In areas where debris is present, install XD Debris Guard prior toinstalling XD panels. Roll the XD Debris Guard into the XDRake/Gable Channel and or along both sides of the XD Valley.

▪ Remove the white paper while unrolling to expose the adhesivedots and press into place. Install XD panels.

▪ Refer to Debris Guard wrapper or www.decra.com for additionalinstallation details.

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Panel Vent - Installation

▪ Install DECRA panelsuntil you reach theapproximate panel ventlocation.

▪ Carefully measure, markand cut a rectangle hole29” x 5” in the roof deckto match the opening ofthe underside of theDECRA Panel Vent.

▪ Install the panel vents asyou would normal DECRApanels.

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Roof Penetration – Pipes & Vents

▪ Cut a Shingle/XD Underpan to fittight – fit the pipe-flashingapron to the Underpan. Applyroof grade sealant to both parts.

▪ Cut the XD panel to fit – Make a2” wide notch along the frontClip-Lock of the Shingle XDpanel covering the jack.

▪ Fit the Shingle XD panel in tightover the underpan and jack –seal around base and finish withTouch-Up Kit.

A roofing grade sealant/adhesive should be used.Silicone caulking is not recommended for use in direct sunlight.

Do NOT use LEAD or COPPER with this steel roofing system.

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(Do not use lead or copper)

Roof to Head WallChimneys, Skylights & Dormers

▪ Start by measuring from the full panelbelow the wall. Cut panels to fit thisarea, allow for a minimum of a 1” bendup at the top.

▪ Using a hand bender, bend each panelup against the head wall and fasten thepanel to the head wall.

▪ Cut, bend and fit standard head wallmetal, chimney saddle or skylight saddle(sourced locally) over the fitted panel atthe head wall.

▪ For brick and stucco, counter flash withstone coated counter flashing, SideFlashing, and seal across the head wall.For siding, tuck the panel metalunderneath the siding and seal.

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Chimneys, Skylights & Dormers

▪ Start by measuring from the full panelbelow the chimney. Cut panels to fitthis area and install like at roof tohead wall. See Roof to Head Wall.

▪ Use the XD Channel along the left andright of the chimney and counter flashwith Side Flashing. Extend the XDChannel 2-3” out over the top of thefirst panel below the chimney. SeeRoof to Side Wall.

▪ Panels to fit the left and right sides ofthe chimney will be measured, cut andfit into the XD Channel, similar to theroof to side wall. Be sure to notch outthe top and bottom clip as was donefor the Roof-to-Wall detail.

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Short Course

▪ Short Courses are needed when a section of the fascia steps out andis not an even panel width from the main fascia.

▪ Short Course is inserted by fastening the short course clip over thepanel in the course below at the point where the next full panel abovewill align with the other panels in the course above.

▪ Once the short course is secured to the panel below, clip the nextcourse of full panels into it.

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Additional Installation Details

▪ For Cold Climate conditions it is recommendedto use ice and water shield.

▪ Check local codes and standards in Hurricane Areas.

▪ Avoid walking on side laps of panels.

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Additional Installation Details

▪ Where possible, Roofing Grade sealant / adhesiveshould be covered by roofing materials or by amatching stone granules.

▪ Sealant should not be used to refinisheddamaged panel surfaces.

▪ After Installation is completed, be sure toclean off ALL debris, ESPECIALLY any metalshavings.

▪ DECRA Touch Up Kits are available in allmatching colors and should be used where itis necessary to touch up or repair panelfinishes.

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Shake XD Antique Chestnut Shake XD Pinnacle Grey

Shake XD Woodland Green

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DECRA Shingle XD Old Hickory DECRA Shingle XD Classic Cobblestone

DECRA Shingle XD Natural Slate

DECRA Shingle XD Midnight Eclipse

DECRA Shingle XD Woodland Green

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