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Nucor "Composite CFR"™
Fiberglass Insulation with Z-Bars Detail
(Scroll down for Rigid Board Insulation Details - with and without Z-bars)

Nucor Composite CFR Fiberglass insulation detail with Z-Bars
Fiberglass Insulation
Nucor recommends that the fiberglass insulation be installed in two layers, as shown above.
Layered Insulation
This recommended layer method of insulation helps ensure that there are no gaps in the insulation. (Gaps in the insulation can cause condensation problems.)
Insulation
  Insulation is not by Nucor
Roof Deck
Roof deck is fabricated in accordance with SDI specifications and tolerances. Nucor does not offer warranties on liner decking.
Panel Clips Fasteners
Panel clips fasteners must engage the Z-Bar member. Self-drilling fasteners without a washer are utilized.
Z-Bar Fasteners
The Z-Bar fasteners must engage the deck. Self-drilling fasteners without a washer are utilized.
Vapor Barrier
Vapor barrier is required in all composite “CFR”™ applications to help avoid condensation. Vapor barrier is not provided by Nucor Building Systems.
 
UL90 Requirements
For UL90 Requirements, please contact Nucor.
 
Z-Bar Spacing
Z-bars (16 gauge minimum) are spaced either 4'-0" or 5'0" apart to accommodate standard fiberglass insulation roll widths.

 

Nucor "Composite CFR"™
Rigid Board Insulation with Z-Bars Detail
(Scroll down for Rigid Board Insulation Detail)

Rigid Board Insulation with Z-Bars Detail
Rigid Board Insulation
NBS recommends that the rigid board insulation be installed in two layers, with the top layer being 1" thick, as shown above
Layered Insulation
This recommended layered method of insulation helps ensure that there are no gaps in the insulation. Gaps in the insulation can cause condensation problems.
Insulation
Insulation is not by Nucor
Roof Decking
Roof deck is fabricated in accordance with SDI specifications and tolerances. Nucor does not offer warranties on liner decking.
Panel Clips Fasteners
Panel clips fasteners must engage the Z-Bar member. Self-drilling fasteners without a washer are utilized.
Z-Bar Fasteners
Z-Bar fasteners must engage the deck. Self-drilling fasteners without a washer are utilized.
Vapor Barrier
A Vapor barrier is required in all Composite CFR applications to avoid condensation. Vapor barrier is not provided by Nucor.
UL90 Requirements
For UL90 requirements, please contact Nucor.
Z-Bar Spacing
Z-Bars (16 gauge minimum) are spaced 4'-0" apart to accommodate standard rigid board insulation widths.

 

Nucor "Composite CFR"™
Rigid Board Insulation Detail

Rigid Board Insulation detail
Rigid Board Insulation
NBS recommends that the rigid board insulation be installed in two layers, with the top layer being 1" thick, as shown above.
Layered Insulation
This recommended layered method of insulation helps ensure that there are no gaps in the insulation. Gaps in the insulation can cause condensation problems.
Insulation
Insulation is not by Nucor
Roof Decking
Roof deck is fabricated in accordance with SDI specifications and tolerances. Nucor does not offer warranties on liner decking.
Panel Clips Fasteners
Panel clips fasteners must engage the roof secondary member. Self-drilling fasteners without a washer are utilized. Nucor recommends that the deck and roof secondary member be pre-drilled for the panel clip fasteners to help avoid fastener drill point breakage.
Vapor Barrier
A Vapor barrier is required in all Composite CFR applications to avoid condensation. Vapor barrier is not provided by Nucor.
UL90 Requirements
For UL90 requirements, please contact Nucor.

Click on any of the links listed below for more detailed information:

  Main CFR™ Page Details Specifications Seaming Options
  Translucent Panel Single Curb Manual Double Curb Manual Clip/Insulation Options

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