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SECTION
PREFORMED METAL SOFFIT/WALL PANELS
1. WORK SPECIFIED HEREIN
1.1. All labor, material, equipment, and services
necessary to furnish and install metal soffit/wall panels as shown or
specified, including accessories contiguous with the roofing.
2. SPECIFIED PRODUCTS AND SUBSTITUTIONS
2.1. In accordance with Section .
3. SUBMITTALS
3.1. Submittals required in accordance with Section
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3.2. Submit detailed Product Data including complete
installation details.
3.3. Submit Shop Drawings showing seams, trims and
flashing. Show size, type of joints and locations, fasteners,
special shapes and construction details of work, prior to fabrication
and delivery.
3.4. Submit 12 inch by 12 inch Samples of sheet metal
material. Sample shall indicate finish, color and thickness.
3.5. Submit complete color chart for Architect's color
selection.
3.6. Submit evidence of panel system’s compliance with
the following test standards:
3.6.1. ASTM E-283 or equivalent (Air Infiltration)
3.6.2. ASTM E-331 or equivalent (Water
Infiltration)
4. QUALITY ASSURANCE
4.1. Applicable standards:
4.1.1. SMACNA: "Architectural Sheet Metal Manual",
Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association,
Inc.
4.1.2. AISC: "Steel Construction Manual", American
Institute of Steel Construction.
4.1.3. AISI: "Cold Form Steel Design Manual",
American Iron and Steel Institute.
4.1.4. ASTM A 792-83-AZ50: "Specifications for
Steel Sheet, Aluminum-Zinc Alloy Coated (Galvanized) by the Hot Dip
Process, General Requirements (Zincalume®) or (Galvalume®)",
American Society for Testing and Materials.
4.2. Manufacturer’s qualifications:
4.2.1. Manufacturer has a minimum of
years experience in manufacturing panels of
this nature.
4.3. Installer’s qualifications:
4.3.1. Installer of the system shall be an
approved installer, certified by the manufacturer, and meet the
following minimum criteria:
4.3.2. Maintain general liability coverage for
each loss as required by contract.
4.3.3. Maintain sufficient worker’s compensation
coverage as mandated by law.
4.3.4. Has no viable claims pending regarding
negligent acts or defective workmanship on previously performed or
current projects.
4.3.5. Has not filed for protection from creditors
under any state or federal insolvency or debtor relief statutes or
codes.
4.3.6. Project foreman is the person having
received specific training in the proper installation of the
specified system and will be present to supervise whenever material
is being installed.
4.3.7. Provide five references from five different
architects or building owners for projects that have been in service
for a minimum of two years, stating satisfactory performance by the
installer.
4.3.8. Provide certification letter that installer
has a minimum of years of metal product
installation experience immediately preceding the date upon which
work is to commence.
4.4. Pre-installation Conference:
4.4.1. Prior to installation of soffit/wall
system, conduct a pre-installation conference at the project site.
4.4.2. Attendance: Owner, Architect,
Contractor, Project Superintendent, and System Applicator
4.4.3. Agenda:
4.4.3.1. Soffit/wall details and agenda
4.4.3.2. Critical work sequencing and
review of phasing plan
4.4.3.3. Inspection sequencing
5. MATERIALS
5.1. Metal soffit/wall system profile:
5.1.1. Products –Ultra Seam® US100FP,
as manufactured by U.S. Metals, LLC.
5.1.2. 3/4 inch high minimum x 12 inch, wide panel
(nominal).
5.2. Panel style:
5.2.1. Flush panel, concealed fastener, utilizing
male and female configuration.
5.3. Metal will be 24 gauge (UL-90 rated -
Underwriters Laboratories) steel with the following properties.
5.3.1. Galvanized (zinc coated) Grade D, ASTM A653, G90 coating
designation, 50,000 psi minimum yield, tension leveled, or
5.3.2. Galvalume® (aluminum-zinc alloy) coated steel,
Grade D, ASTM A792, AZ50 coating designation, 50,000 psi minimum
yield, tension leveled.
5.3.3. Finish:
5.3.3.1. Fluoropolymer coating with 35-year non-prorated
limited warranty, or mill finished product.
5.3.3.2. Fluoropolymer coatings specifications as
follows.
5.3.3.2.1. Humidity resistance: 1500 hours per
Federal Test Method Standard 141, 6201 or ASTM D2247-02.
5.3.3.2.2. Salt-spray resistance: 1000 hours per ASTM
B117-03
5.3.3.2.3. Accelerated weathering: 3000 hours per
ASTM D822, G 151, G 153.
5.3.3.3. Surface appearance is smooth and free of
streaks, blisters and other imperfections.
5.3.3.4. Color, if needed, will be Drexmet®
High Performance Metal Finishes (Trinar® or SMP).
The Architect or Owner will select a color from the
Manufacturer’s Drexel Metals Corporation Color Chart.
5.4. Acceptable manufacturer:
5.4.1. U.S. Metals, LLC, 1300 40th Street, Denver, CO
80205, tel. (303) 292-1511, fax (303) 292-1676, email eboyle@usmetalsonline.com.
5.5. Other manufacturers desiring approval comply with
Section .
5.6. Fasteners:
5.6.1. All fasteners must be approved by the Manufacturer.
5.6.2. Gimlet Point self-tapping #10 x 1" ultra low profile head
with taper made from either carbon steel with ACQ compatible coating
for treated lumber or 410 stainless steel as required by
Manufacturer to meet design loads and manufactured by Triangle
Fastener Corporation.
5.6.3. Blind fasteners must be 5056 aluminum rivet painted to
match system material or stainless steel IFI Grade 50 rivet or
copper IFI Grade 20 rivet as required by Manufacturer and
manufactured by Triangle Fastener Corporation.
5.6.4. Use compatible fasteners for all applications. Any exposed
fasteners will be the color of the metal system.
6. ACCESSORIES
6.1. Provide all components required per the metal
system Manufacturer’s approved shop drawings for a complete metal system
to include panels, panel clips, trim/flashing, fascias, ridge, closures,
sealants, fillers and any other required items as specified in the
system design.
6.1.1. All tape seal is to be a pressure sensitive, 100 percent
solids, polyisobutylene compound sealing tape with a release paper
backing as required by the Manufacturer. Provide permanently
elastic, non-sagging, non-toxic, non-staining tape seal approved by
the metal system Manufacturer.
6.2. All joint sealant must be either Sikaflex®-15LM,
Sikaflex®-219LM that meets the following minimum criteria.
6.2.1. Bond cohesion TT-S-230c no bond loss
6.2.2. Shore A hardness TT-S-230c 20 year average
6.2.3. Stain index TT-S-230c none
6.2.4. Sag TT-S-230c no sag
6.2.5. UV & cold exposure ASTM C 920 no cracking
6.2.6. Elongation ASTM-D 412 300%-400%
6.2.7. Tack free time ASTM-C-679 3-6 hours
6.2.8. Adhesion-in-peel TT-S-1543 30lbs/in
6.3. Fabrication
6.3.1. Material shall be in-line tension leveled
prior to roll forming panel profile.
6.3.2. Fabricate trim/flashing and accessories to
detailed profiles.
6.3.3. Fabricate trim/flashing from same material
as panel.
7. EXECUTION
7.1. Inspect installed work of other trades and verify
that such work is complete to a point where this work may continue.
7.2. Verify that installation may be made in
accordance with approved shop drawings and manufacturer’s instructions.
7.3. Installation
7.3.1. Install panels plumb, level and straight
with seams parallel, conforming to design as indicated.
8. CLEANING
8.1. Dispose of excess materials and remove debris
from site.
8.2. Clean work in accordance with manufacturer’s
recommendations.
8.3. Protect work against damage until final
acceptance.
8.4. Touch up minor scratches and abrasions.
9. PROJECT CLOSE-OUT
9.1. Installing Contractor must issue a written
guarantee to the Owner to maintain the installed system in a watertight
condition for a period of years from the date of
substantial completion.
END OF SECTION
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