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Edward Steward
10/15/2011
I hope my attached illustration is readable. I'm covering an addition that joins two existing structures. The two structures are not in a straight line, so there's a need for a roof with the odd angle shown on the picture. I've already bought the material (29 gauge corrugated) and installed one side (the left side in the illustration). The edges are the problem. I bought everything from a very knowledgeable dealer who understood my ignorance and explained in detail how to install the edges. Unfortunately, I didn't notes, it seemed very complicated, and my mind was somewhat boggled at the time. The dealer is a three-hour one-way drive from our rural location, and it will be a lot of trouble getting a repeat of my installation instructions. Looking at my invoice, I see that they provided me with the four pieces necessary for the edges, but I can't interpret from the names where and how they go, what piece goes under the straight sheets, and which ones go over the sheets (if this is so). Can someone help? Here are the four names as written on the invoice: (1) nosing; (2) prow; (3) rake; and (4) p.change. Can someone help?
Todd Miller
Isaiah Industries, Inc.
10/16/2011
For some reason I cannot see your attachments. Would you want to email them to me? Pictures of these four pieces would be helpful as well.
Guest User
10/17/2011
Here is a re-send of my drawing. I've left the area for a few days, so it may be a while before I can photograph the four pieces.
Guest User
10/17/2011
Retry on the illustration.
Todd Miller
Isaiah Industries, Inc.
10/17/2011
My advice on these situations is to use a gable trim with a little "pocket" in it and then cut the panels at a miter and bend them down into the pocket. This creates a very clean, smooth look. It also avoids what could be a major problem on the side that is on the left in your drawing in that some met6hods of gable treatment would clog with ice, snow, tree leaves, etc. This is a major problem real fast if it happens. It would still be helpful to see pictures or drawings of the parts they provided.
Guest User
10/18/2011
Thanks for the quick reply. I was able to get photos of the four parts. They're attached with this message. I re-sent the drawing, but either it didn't get attached, or it was unreadable.
Todd Miller
Isaiah Industries, Inc.
10/18/2011
I am very sorry but only one photo came through and it is of a L Channel which appears to be a drip edge that would be installed up the gable after the underlayment is installed. Is there any way you can just email the photos to me to make things simpler? [email protected] Thanks.

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