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  1. glorfindel87

    Minimum Screw Engagement

    Thank you for the replies. dinjin, the thickness of the girt is 7/16" and the panel is ~0.08in, it was hard to get too accurate of a measurement since the panels were on the building and the owner is unable to locate the drawings which would show this information. Keep in mind though that the...
  2. glorfindel87

    Minimum Screw Engagement

    So am I to assume then that in the design I should take it as a black and white issue, and if it does not meet these minimum guidelines I should treat it as not engaged at all? Thanks for your reply.
  3. glorfindel87

    Minimum Screw Engagement

    I know this general topic has been dealt with elsewhere on this forum but the threads I visited never addressed the question I have. If it has been dealt with elsewhere feel free to provide me a link. But basically I have some corrugated steel panels that are attached to the girts of a metal...

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