Solar-Rib^®

Solar-Rib® Performance

Solar-Rib ® is an attractive, linear roofing profile that is expressive in its design. Suitable for Residential, Light Commercial and Commercial applications.

Sheet Tolerances
Cover: ± 5mm - Sheet length: +10mm, -0mm (steel) 
Cover: +10mm, -15mm – Sheet length: +0mm, -15mm (aluminium)

Roll-forming facility location: Auckland and Christchurch

Crimp curving facility location: N/A

Manufacturing location for DuraClad®: N/A

Sheet lengths: Solar-Rib® is custom run to order.

Where long sheets are used, consideration must be given to:

• Special transportation licences for sheet lengths over 25m
• Site access for special lifting equipment
• Fixing techniques to accommodate thermal expansion

OIL CANNING
 

Differential thermal movement between wide, flat surfaces and ribs or corners within a metal sheet can create a visual effect known as oil canning. This refers to the visible waviness or undulations in the flat sections of metal cladding, roofing, or walling. Oil canning is an inherent architectural characteristic of flat metal surfaces and is not indicative of any performance issues with the product. It may occur during the forming and installation processes, as well as throughout the roof’s lifecycle due to thermal expansion. The visibility of oil canning can vary depending on lighting conditions, sun angles, and the gloss level of the coating. For more details, please refer to Section 12.4 of the New Zealand Metal Roof and Wall Cladding Code of Practice

DIMOND SOLAR RIB® LIMIT STATE LOAD / SPAN CAPACITY CHART

(span in mm, distributed serviceability loads in kPa)

Notes

1. In Restricted Access Roof and Non-Access Roof & Wall applications, spans exceeding the maximum values shown should not be used. The maximum spans for Restricted Access Roofs are based on static point load testing as a guide and are further limited by practical experience of roof performance under dynamic foot traffic loads. For Non-Access Roof & Wall applications, the maximum spans are limited to ensure satisfactory appearance for wall cladding
2. Loads given are based on 2 screw fasteners/sheet/purlin (x) = one stitching screw between mid-span purlins, (y) = two stitching screws per mid-span purlin.
3. Loads given are limited to a maximum of 2.5kPa. If design requirements exceed this limit, Contact Dimond for specific advice.
4. End span capacities given in this table are based on the end span being 2:3 ratio of the internal span.
5. Design Criteria for Limit State Capacities
   1. Serviceability Limit State (SLS Design)
      No Deflection or permanent distortion that would cause unacceptable appearance, side lap leakage or water ponding, due to foot traffic point loads, inward or outward wind loads or snow loads.
   2. Ultimate Limit State (ULS Design)
      No pull through of fixings or fasteners withdrawal resulting in sheet detachment due to wind up-lift (outward) loads.
6. System Design
   The span capacity of the roofing or cladding profile is determined from the Load Span Table, using the section of the chart appropriate to the grade and type of material, and the category of serviceability selected from the two categories above. Serviceability loads have been derived by testing according to NZMRM procedures. To obtain an ultimate limit state load, we recommend factoring the serviceability load by 1.4 in line with NZMRM guidelines. Note: The capacities given do not apply for cyclone wind conditions.
7. Serviceability Requirements
   While these categories are provided for design guidance to meet the serviceability limit state criteria, foot traffic point load damage may still occur if point loads are placed carelessly.
   Service Category
   Refer to MRMCOP 3.7.4 Roof Traffic. The designer must consider the degree and type of foot traffic expected on a roof. The following equirements are subjective standards and must be considered in line with customer expectations, building use, and type. More robust design than specified below (such as reducing purlin spacing or adding protection from mechanical action) is required for roofs that are regularly accessed, used as staging by subsequent trades, or areas adjacent to access points, particularly step-down access
8. Wind Pressure Guide
   As a guide for no-specific design the following S.L.S. design loads in accordance with the MRM Roofing Code of Practice can be used for buildings less than 10m high, otherwise AS/NZS 1170.2 should be used
   Low wind zone = 0.68kPa, Medium wind zone = 0.93kPa, High wind zone = 1.32kPa, Very high wind zone = 1.72kPa and Extra high wind zone = 2.09kPa.

Solar-Rib® Fastener Design

Fasteners that are used to secure Solar-Rib® down as a roof cladding must penetrate into the purlin a minimum of 30mm for timber and 6mm for steel purlins. For wall cladding the fasteners must be long enough to pass through the substrate, cavity batten and into the solid framing by 30mm for timber and 6mm for steel.

For screw size range and fastener/washer assembly refer to Section 2.2.3.1of Technical Manual.


The Limited State Load/Span Capacity Chart is on 2 screw fasteners/sheet/purlin with the use of load spreading washer


Long spans may require specification and use of side lap stitching screws – Section 2.3.2 C Installation Information: Layout and Fastenings of Technical Manual.

Design Examples

Restricted access roof, 0.55mm G550 steel Solar-Rib® has a maximum end span of 1300mm and a maximum internal span of 1900mm. The following distributed load capacities apply.

Fastener Layout Options