McElroy Metal, Inc.

1500 Hamilton Rd.

Bossier City, LA 71111
Phone: (800) 562-3576
Phone: (318) 747-8097
Fax: (318) 747-8099
E-mail: [email protected]
www.mcelroymetal.com

SECTION 07 42 13.13
METAL ROOF & WALL PANELS
MCP PANEL

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: Factory-formed metal roof and wall panels, including fascia, soffit and liner
panels and includes:
1. Factory-formed panels in vertical installation.
2. Factory-formed panels in horizontal installation.
3. Metal flashings and trim.

Specifier Note: Revise paragraph below to suit project requirements. Add section numbers per
CSI MasterFormat and specifier’s practice.

Related Sections: Section(s) related to this section include:

1. Cold Formed Metal Framing: Division Metal Framing Section.
2. Building Insulation: Division 7 Building Insulation Section.
3. Sealants: Division 7 Joint Sealers Sections.
4. Flashing & Sheet Metal: Division 7 Flashing & Sheet Metal

Specifier Note: Paragraphs below list industry standards referenced in this section. Verify use of
listed standards and add edition date of standards retained. Conditions of the Contract or
Division 1 References Section may establish edition date of standards referenced. This article
does not require compliance with standard, but is merely a listing of references used.

1.2 REFERENCES
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 A. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):
1. ASTM A653/A653M Standard Specification for Steel Sheets, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or
Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process.
2. ASTM A792/A792M Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, 55% Aluminum-Zinc Alloy
Coated by the Hot-Dip Process.
3. ASTM B209 Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate.
4. ASTM D2247 Standard Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings in 100%
Relative Humidity.
5. ASTM E1680 Standard Test Method for Determining the Rate of Air Leakage Through
Exterior Metal Systems Under Specified Pressure Differences Across the Specimen.
6. ASTM E1646 Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Metal Systems by Uniform
Static Air Pressure Difference.

1.3 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

A. Pre-installation Meetings:

1. Schedule meeting to discuss project requirements, substrate conditions, manufacturer’s

installation instructions and manufacturer’s warranty requirements before start of work
onsite. Comply with Division 1 Project Management and Coordination (Project Meetings)
Section.

Specifier Note: Include location, date and other requirements here

2. Required attendees: Contractor, metal deck & metal installer, and any other subcontractors
who have equipment penetrating the metal or work that requires access or traffic to metal
roof and wall areas.

1.4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. Panel Performance Requirements: Provide panels, which have been manufactured, fabricated
and installed to withstand structural and thermal movement, wind loading and weather
exposure to maintain manufacturer’s performance criteria without defects, damage, failure or
infiltration of water.

B. Finish Performance Requirements:

1. Two coat coil applied, baked on full strength (70% resin, PVF2) fluorocarbon coating:
a. Consisting of a nominal 0.25 mil dry film thickness primer, and a nominal dry film
thickness of 0.7 -0.8 mil color coat for a total 0.9 to 1.1 mil total system dry film
thickness.
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 b. Color change and fade resistance: No cracking, peeling, blistering or loss of adhesion
when tested in accordance with ASTM G23; color change, after removal of surface
deposits such as dirt or chalk, maximum 5 NBS units.
c. Humidity resistance: No blistering, peeling or loss of adhesion after 1000 hours
testing, in accordance with ASTM D2247.

Specifier Note: Article below includes submittal of relevant data to be furnished by Contractor
before construction. Coordinate this Article with Architect’s and Contractor’s duties and
responsibilities in Conditions of the Contract and Division 1 Submittal Procedures Section.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. General: Submit listed submittals in accordance with Conditions of the Contract and Division 1
Submittal Procedures Section.

B. Product Data: Submit manufacturer’s product data for specified products.

C. LEED Submittal Documentation:

1. Product Test Reports for applicable sustainable sites credits: For metal panels, indicating
that panels comply with solar reflectance index requirement.
2. Product Data for applicable materials and resources credits: Indicating percentages by
weight of post-consumer and pre-consumer recycled content for products having recycled
content. Contractor to provide a statement indicating cost for each product having recycled
content.

D. Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings showing layout, profiles and product components, including
anchorage, accessories, finish colors and textures.

1. Indicate layout of metal panels and metal panel sizes, including custom-fabricated metal
panels if indicated; indicate each item of trim and accessories.
2. Indicate in detailed drawings profile and gauge of interior and exterior sheets, and locations
and types of fasteners; indicate locations, gauges, shapes and methods of attachment of
metal panels, trim and accessory items.
3. Include sealant location and denote those that are factory and field applied.
4. Indicate products/materials required for construction activities and field worked conditions
of this section not supplied by manufacturer of products of this section.

E. Samples: Submit selection and verification samples for finishes, colors and textures.

Specifier Note: Delete paragraph below if color and finish is pre-selected.

1. Selection Samples: For each product requiring color selection, 2 sets of manufacturer’s
sample chips representing full range of colors and finishes available.
2. Verification Samples: For each color and finish selected, 2 chips indicating match to
selected color and finish.
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 F. Warranties:
1. Substrate Warranty
2. Finish Warranty

G. Test and Evaluation Reports: Showing compliance with specified performance characteristics and
physical properties.

H. Quality Assurance Submittals: Submit the following:

1. Contractor Certificates: Contractor’s certification that:

a. Manufacturer of products of this section meets specified qualifications.
b. Installer of products of this section meets specified qualifications.
2. Manufacturer’s Instructions: Manufacturer’s installation instructions.
3. Manufacturer’s Field Reports: Manufacturer’s field reports if required.

I. Buy American Certification: Manufacturer’s letters of compliance that supplied products comply
With requirements.

J. Closeout Submittals: Submit the following:

1. Warranty: Warranty documents specified herein.

Specifier Note: Article below should include prerequisites, standards, limitations and criteria
which establish an overall level of quality for products and workmanship for this section.
Coordinate Article below with Division 1 Quality Assurance Section.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications:

1. Provider of “hands on” installer training programs at manufacturer facility.

2. Minimum of ten years’ experience in manufacturing metal roof and wall systems.
3. Provider of product produced in a permanent factory environment with fixed roll-forming
equipment.

B. Installer Qualifications:

1. Experience on at least five projects of similar size, type and complexity as this project that
have been in service for a minimum of two years with satisfactory performance of the metal
panel system.
2. Employer of workers for this project who are competent in techniques required by
manufacturer for installation indicated and who shall be supervised at all times when
material is being installed.

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 Specifier Note: Retain paragraph below for erected assemblies, either onsite or offsite, required
for review of construction, coordination of work of several sections, testing or observation of
operation.

C. Mock-Ups: Establish standards by which work will be judged. Coordinate below with Division 1
Quality Control (Mock-up Requirements) Section. Mock-Ups: Install at project site a job mock-up
using acceptable products and manufacturer approved installation methods. Obtain Owner’s and
Architect’s acceptance of finish color, texture and pattern and workmanship standard. Comply
with Division 1 Quality Control (Mock-Up Requirements) Section.

1. Include eave, ridge, valley, gable and hip conditions.

Specifier Note: Edit paragraph below when specifying mock-up size.

2. Mock-Up Size: [Specify size.].

3. Maintenance: Maintain mock-up during construction for workmanship comparison; remove
and legally dispose of mock-up when no longer required.
4. Incorporation: Mock-up may be incorporated into final construction upon Owner’s
approval.

D. Buy American Compliance: Materials provided under Work of this Section shall comply with the
following requirements:

1. Buy American Act of 1933 BAA-41 U.S.C §§ 10a – 10d.

2. Buy American provisions of Section 1605 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
of 2009 (ARRA).

1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE & HANDLING

A. General: Comply with Division 1 Product Requirements Sections.

1. Ordering: Comply with manufacturer’s ordering instructions and lead time requirements to
avoid construction delays.

B. Delivery: Deliver materials in manufacturer’s original, unopened, undamaged containers with

identification labels intact. Identify fabricated components with UL 90 label where appropriate.

C. Delivery and Acceptance Requirements: Ensure all panels are received in good condition. In cases
where damage is visible, note all paperwork; inform architect and project superintendent.

D. Packing, Shipping, Handling and Unloading:

1. Bundle panels in waterproof wrapping paper when nested, or wooden crates when panels
cannot be nested.
2. Package trim and accessories in waterproof wrapping paper.

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 E. Storage and Protection: Store materials protected from exposure to harmful conditions. Store
material in dry, above-ground location.

1. Stack prefinished material to prevent twisting, bending, abrasion, scratching and denting.
Elevate one end of each skid to allow for moisture runoff.
2. Store products of this section in manufacturer’s unopened packaging until installation of
products
3. Maintain dry, heated storage area for products of this section until installation of products.
4. Remove strippable plastic film before storage under high-heat conditions.

1.8 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Field Measurements: Verify actual measurements/openings by field measurements before

fabrication; show recorded measurements on shop drawings. Coordinate field measurements,
fabrication schedule with construction progress to avoid construction delays.

B. Weather Limitations: Proceed with installation only when existing and forecasted weather
conditions permit assembly of metal panels to be performed in accordance with manufacturers’
written instructions and warranty requirements.

1.9 WARRANTY

Specifier Note: Coordinate Article below with Conditions of the Contract and with Division 1
Closeout Submittals (Warranty) Section.

Specifier Note: McElroy Metal, Inc. offers a standard warranty against defects in product
workmanship and materials, including deterioration of metal panel finish.

Specifier Note: Remove warranty item A.1 if Galvanized substrate is utilized.

A. Project Warranty: Refer to Conditions of the Contract for project warranty provisions.

1. Panel Material: Furnish manufacturers 25 year warranty covering the panel against rupture,
structural failure, or perforation.
2. Panel Coating:
a. Polyvinylidene Fluoride: Furnish manufacturer's 40-year warranty covering cracking,
checking, and peeling, and 30 year warranty covering fade and chalk on the two coat
coil applied, baked on full strength (70% resin, PVF2) fluorocarbon coating.
Manufacturer’s warranty may exclude surface deterioration due to physical damage
and corrosive environments.

Specifier Note: Retain paragraph below only if a separate installer warranty is required and edit
to suit Project requirements.

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 B. Special Warranty: Installer’s standard form in which installer agrees to repair or replace panels that
fail due to poor workmanship or faulty installation within the specified warranty period.

1. Warranty Period: <Insert number of years> years from date of Substantial Completion.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Specifier Note: Retain article below for proprietary method specification. Add product
attributes such as performance characteristics, material standards and descriptions as
applicable. Use of such phrases as “or equal” or “or approved equal” or similar phrases may
cause ambiguity in specifications. Such phrases require verification (procedural, legal and
regulatory) and assignment of responsibility for determining “of equal” products.

2.1 METAL PANELS

Specifier Note: Retain or delete paragraph below to suit project requirements and specifier’s
practice.

A. Manufacturer: McElroy Metal, Inc.

1. Contact: 1500 Hamilton Rd., Bossier City, LA 71111; Telephone: (800) 562-3576, (318)
747-8097; Fax: (318) 747-8099; E-mail: [email protected]; website:
www.mcelroymetal.com.
2. Proprietary Products: McElroy Metal Preformed Wall and Metal Panels-MCP Panel.

Specifier Note: Edit paragraph below to suit project requirements. If substitutions are
permitted, edit text below. Add text to refer to Division 1 Product Requirements (Product
Substitution Procedures) Section.

Specifier Note: Delete paragraph below if substitutions are prohibited

B. Substitutions:

1. Basis of Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements provide McElroy Metal
MCP Panel.
2. Substitution Limitations
a. Requests for approval must be submitted in writing at least ten (10) days prior to bid
date, and are accompanied by all related test reports and design calculations listed
in section 1.4 and Design and Performance criteria Section 2.2.
b. Substitute manufacturers will be approved by written addendum to all bidders.
Voluntary alternates will not be considered. Substitutions will not be permitted
after the bid date of this project.

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 c. Metal panels proposed for substitution shall fully comply with specified
requirements in appearance, assembly, and performance.

C. Forming: Use continuous end rolling method. No end laps are permitted on panels without
architect approval. No portable rollforming machines will be permitted on this project, no
installer—owner or installer-rented machines will be permitted. It is the intent of the Architect
to provide factory-manufactured panel systems only for this project.

2.2 MANUFACTURED UNITS

Specifier Note: Paragraphs below list proprietary wall and metal panels offered by McElroy
Metal, Inc. Select panel type appropriate to project. Panels are factory formed. Matching
flashing and trim may be factory formed or field formed from substrate material. Consult with
manufacturer regarding product options. Select product characteristics required; delete
characteristics not required. If more than one panel type is required, give each a drawing
designation name or type number. Coordinate panel types with drawings and consider a panel
schedule at the end of this section, if required.

A. McElroy Metal MCP (McElroy Canopy Panel):

Specifier Note: Edit paragraph below.

1. Profile: Canopy panel pan with male seam 2.97” (75.43 mm) deep and female seam 3”
(76.19 mm) deep at longitudinal panel edges.
2. Size: 16" (406 mm) cover width, lengths indicated on drawings.

B. Clips and Fasteners: Supply items required for installation of panels in accordance with
manufacturer’s installation instructions and other indicated items; supply galvanized clips and
long-life fasteners.

2.3 MATERIALS

A. Material: Galvalume steel sheet conforming to ASTM A792, AZ55 coating for bare; AZ50 coating
for painted; [24, 22] gauge sheet thickness.

2.4 METAL ROOF PANEL ACCESSORIES

Specifier Note: Edit section below based on project conditions.

A. General: Provide complete metal panel assembly incorporating trim, copings, fasciae, gutters
and downspouts, and miscellaneous flashings, in [manufacturer's standard profiles] [profiles as
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 indicated]. Provide required fasteners, closure strips, and sealants as indicated in manufacturer's
written instructions.

B. Flashing and Trim: Match material, thickness, and finish of metal panel face sheet.

C. Panel Fasteners: Self-tapping screws and other acceptable corrosion-resistant fasteners

recommended by metal panel manufacturer. Where exposed fasteners cannot be avoided,
supply fasteners with EPDM or neoprene gaskets, with heads matching color of metal panels by
means of factory-applied coating.

D. Joint Sealers: Manufacturer's standard or recommended liquid and preformed sealers and tapes,
and as follows:

1. Tape Sealers: Manufacturer's standard non-curing butyl tape, AAMA 809.2.

2. Concealed Joint Sealant: Non-curing butyl, AAMA 809.2.

E. Steel Sheet Miscellaneous Framing Components: ASTM C 645, with ASTM A 653/A 653M, G60

(Z180) hot-dip galvanized zinc coating.

F. Metal Accessories: Approved by metal panel manufacturer. Refer to [Section 07 72 00] "Metal
Accessories" for requirements for metal accessories.

G. Snow Guards: Approved by metal panel manufacturer. Refer to [Section 07 72 53] "Snow
Guards" for requirements for snow guards attached to metal panels

2.5 FABRICATION

A. General: Provide factory fabricated and finished metal panels and accessories meeting
performance requirements, indicated profiles, and structural requirements.

B. Fabricate metal panel joints configured to accept sealant providing weathertight seal and
preventing metal-to-metal contact and minimizing noise resulting from thermal movement.

C. Form panels in continuous lengths for full length of detailed runs, except where otherwise
indicated on approved shop drawings.

D. Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim: Fabricate flashing and trim to comply with manufacturer's written
instructions, approved shop drawings, and project drawings. Form from materials matching metal
panel substrate.

2.6 FINISHES

If a combination of finishes is required consider including a panel schedule in project

documents.

A. Two coat coil applied, baked on full strength (70% resin, PVF2) fluorocarbon coating consisting of a
nominal 0.25 mil dry film thickness primer, and a nominal dry film thickness of 0.7 -0.8 mil color

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 coat for a total 0.9 to 1.1 mil total system dry film thickness. Finish to be selected from
manufacturer’s standard color selection. The back side of the material should be 0.25 mil primer
and a 0.25 mil polyester wash coat.

Specifier Note: Edit section below as applicable.

1. Metal Panel Color:

a. Selected from full range of manufacturer’s standard colors.
b. Color: [Specify color.].
c. Color: As indicated on panel schedule.
2. Metal Related Trim/Accessories Color:
a. Selected from full range of manufacturer’s standard colors.
b. Color: [Specify color.].
c. Color: As indicated on panel schedule.

Specifier Note: Edit section below as applicable.

B. Bare Galvalume steel sheet conforming to ASTM A792, AZ55

Specifier Note: Coordinate Article below for related materials specified in other sections with
product requirements of this section.

2.7 RELATED MATERIALS

A. General: Coordinate use of related materials:

1. Underlayment: Refer to Division 7 Metaling Section

2. Plywood Deck: Refer to Division 6 Rough Carpentry Section
3. Sealants: Refer to Division 7 Joint Sealants Section

2.8 SOURCE QUALITY

A. Source Quality: Obtain metal panel products from a single manufacturer.

B. Quality Control: Obtain metal panels, trim and other accessories from a manufacturer capable of
providing on-site technical support and installation assistance.

PART 3 EXECUTION

Specifier Note: Revise Article below to suit project requirements and specifier’s practice.

3.1 MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS

A. Compliance: Comply with manufacturer’s product data, recommendations and installation

instructions for substrate verification, preparation requirements and installation.
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 1. Strippable Film: Remove manufacturer’s protective film, if any, from surfaces of metal
panels.

B. Site Verification of Conditions: Verify substrate conditions, which have been previously installed
under other sections, are acceptable for product installation in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions.

1. Verification of Conditions:
a. Panel support systems are ready for construction activities of this section and within
specified tolerances.
b. Rough-in utilities are in correct locations.
2. Installer’s Examination:
a. Have installer of this section examine conditions under which construction activities
of this section are to be performed, then submit written notification if such
conditions are unacceptable.
b. Transmit 2 copies of installer’s report to Architect within 24 hours of receipt.
c. Delay construction activities of this section until unacceptable conditions have been
corrected.
d. Beginning construction activities of this section indicates installer’s acceptance of
conditions.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Coordination: Coordinate metal panel work with other trades to provide a noncorrosive and leak-
free metal installation.

1. Install substrate boards, hat channels, purlins, or furring channels in accordance with
manufacturer’s recommendations.
2. Coordinate work, with installation of other associated work, to ensure quality application.
3. Coordinate work with installation of associated metal flashings and building walls.
4. Coordinate work to minimize foot traffic and construction activity on installed finished
surfaces.
5. Coordinate location of pipe penetrations to allow centering of pipe in panel.
6. Coordinate location of metal curbs, to allow proper integration with metal panel.
7. Coordinate work to minimize foot traffic and construction activity on installed finished.
surfaces.
8. Dissimilar Metals: Prevent galvanic action of dissimilar metals.

Specifier Note: Coordinate Article below with manufacturer’s recommended installation details.

3.3 INSTALLATION

A. General: Install metal panels to profiles, patterns and drainage indicated and required for leak-free
performance. Provide for structural and thermal movement of work. Seal joints for leak-free metal
installation.

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 1. Shim or otherwise plumb substrates receiving metal panels.
2. Flash and seal metal panels at perimeter of all openings. Fasten with self-tapping screws.
3. Do not begin installation until air- or water-resistive barriers and flashings that will be
concealed by metal panels are installed.
4. Locate and space fasteners in uniform vertical and horizontal alignment.
5. Install flashing and trim as metal panel work proceeds.
6. Install continuous length panels if at all possible. If splices are required, locate panel splices
over, but not attached to, structural supports and only with prior Architect approval.
7. Align bottoms of metal panels and fasten with blind rivets, bolts, or self-tapping screws.
8. Fasten flashings and trim around openings and similar elements with self-tapping screws.
9. Provide weathertight EPDM Flashing for pipe- and conduit-penetrating panels.
10. Fix panels at location depicted on reviewed shop drawings.
11. Allow for required panel clearance at penetrations for thermal movement.
12. Align pipe penetrations to occur in the flat of the metal panel. Report and have corrected
improperly placed penetrations before proceeding with panel installation. Remove and
replace metal panels which have improperly placed penetration flashings.
13. Allow for required panel clearance at penetrations for thermal movement.
14. Fasteners: Conceal fasteners where possible in exposed work. Cover and seal fasteners and
anchors for watertight and leak-free metal installation.
15. Sealant-Type Joints: Provide sealant-type joint where indicated. Form joints to conceal
sealant. Comply with Division 7 Joint Sealants Section for sealant installation.

B. Metal Installation:

1. Install metal panels plumb, true and in correct alignment with structural framing, in
accordance with shop drawings and manufacturer’s printed installation instructions.
2. Install metal panels using manufacturer’s concealed fastening system or non-corroding
fasteners color-matched to panel.
3. Install trim using concealed fasteners where possible; sight-exposed non-corroding
fasteners color-matched to trim are permitted on vertical surfaces only.

C. Installation Tolerances:

Specifier Note: Panel installation tolerances are dependent on tolerances of panel support
system construction. Coordinate with other sections.

1. Variation from Plumb: Maximum 1/8" (3.2 mm) in 20 feet (6.096 m).
2. Variation from Level: Maximum 1/8" (3.2 mm) in 20 feet (6.096 m).
3. Variation from True Plane: Maximum 1/8" (3.2 mm) in 20 feet (6.096 m).

Specifier Note: Edit the section below for project specific requirements.

D. Underlayment Installation
1. Underlayment to be supplied by metal panel manufacturer.

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 2. Self-adhered High-Temperature Underlayment: Provide self-adhering, cold-applied, sheet
underlayment, a minimum of 40 mils thick adhesive, with release-paper backing. Provide
primer when recommended by underlayment manufacturer.
3. Thermal Stability: Stable after testing at 240 degree F; ASTM D1970.
4. Low-Temperature Flexibility: Passes after testing at minus 20 degree F; ASTM D1970.
5. Retain one of two subparagraphs below or delete both if indicated on Drawings.
a. Apply over the entire metal surface.
b. Apply over the metal area indicated below:
6. Revise subparagraphs below to suit Project or delete if indicated on Drawings. If inserting
dimensions, note that many self-adhering sheet underlayments are manufactured in 36-
inch- (914-mm-) wide rolls.
a. Roof perimeter for a distance up from eaves of [24 inches]  [ 36 inches]  < Insert
dimension> beyond interior wall line.
b. Valleys, from lowest point to highest point, for a distance on each side of [ 18
inches]  < Insert dimension>. Overlap ends of sheets not less than 6 inches.
c. Rake edges for a distance of [18 inches] < Insert dimension>.
d. Hips and ridges for a distance on each side of [18 inches] < Insert dimension>.
e. Roof-to-wall intersections for a distance from wall of [18 inches] < Insert
dimension>.
f. Around dormers, chimneys, skylights, and other penetrating elements for a
distance from element of [18 inches] < Insert dimension>.

Specifier Note: Retain this article if required. Insert appropriate paragraphs in this article for
metal panels applied over substrate boards. Related products might include gypsum board,
gypsum sheathing, perlite board and related fasteners.

E. Accessory Installation: Install accessories using techniques recommended by manufacturer and

which will assure positive anchorage to building and weather tight mounting. Provide for thermal
movement. Coordinate installation with flashings and other components

1. Substrate boards
a. General: <Insert requirements>.
b. Products: <Insert requirements>.

Specifier Note: Retain this article if required. Insert appropriate paragraphs in this article for
metal panel assemblies requiring miscellaneous metal framing. Related products might include
hat-shaped furring channels, cold-rolled channels, Z-shaped and C-shaped channels, angles,
struts and related fasteners.

2. Metal Framing
a. General: <Insert requirements>
b. Products: <Insert requirements>
c. Material: [ASTM A 1011 Steel, Grade 55, Class 2, 55 ksi minimum yield strength, with
red oxide finish] [ASTM A 653 Steel, Grade 55, Class 2, 55 ksi minimum yield strength,
with G90 hot-dipped galvanized finish].

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 Specifier Note: Retain this article if required. Insert appropriate paragraphs in this article for
accessory components of metal panel assemblies made or approved by manufacturer. Related
products might include trims, copings, fascia, corners, closures, clips, flashings, gutters,
downspouts, metal curbs, sealants, gaskets, fillers, closure strips, and other items.

F. Flashing and Trim Installation: Comply with performance requirements, manufacturer’s written
installation instructions, and the SMACNA “Architectural Sheet Metal Manual.” Provide concealed
fasteners where possible, and install units to true level. Install work with laps, joints, and seams
that will be permanently watertight.

G. Metal Curbs: Use .063 minimum thickness welded aluminum, or 18 gauge minimum welded
stainless steel, factory-insulated, with integral cricket, and designed to fit metal panel module,
sized to meet specification.

3.4 FIELD QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Site Tests: (Post-Installation Testing): Owner reserves right to perform post-installation testing of
installed metal panel installation.

Specifier Note: Edit paragraph below. Establish number and duration of periodic site visits with
owner and manufacturer and specify below. Consult with manufacturer for services required.
Coordinate Paragraph below with Division 1 Quality Assurance Section. Delete paragraph if
manufacturer field services not required.

B. Manufacturer’s Field Services: Upon Owner’s request, provide manufacturer’s field service
consisting of product use recommendations and periodic site visit for inspection of product
installation in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

3.5 CLEANING

A. Cleaning: Remove temporary coverings and protection of adjacent work areas.

B. Repair or replace damaged installed products.

C. Clean installed products in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions prior to Owner’s

acceptance.

D. Remove construction debris from project site and legally dispose of debris.

E. Remove strippable coating and perform dry wipe-down cleaning of panels as erected.

3.6 PROTECTION

A. Protection: Protect installed product’s finish surfaces from damage during construction:

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 1. Protect installed products from damage by subsequent construction activities.
2. Replace products having damage other than minor finish damage.
3. Repair products having minor damage to finish in accordance with panel
Manufacturer’s recommendation
4. Architect shall be sole judge of acceptability of repair to damaged finishes; replace
products having rejected repairs

Specifier Note: Retain Article below to suit project requirements. CSI Page Format allows for
Schedules, Forms and Tables to be located at the end of a section. Article may be used to
describe specific criteria requirements of similar products or equipment.

3.7 SCHEDULES

Specifier Note: Retain paragraph below to suit project requirements. Reference a schedule or
include a schedule as an attachment which indicates where to locate products and equipment.

A. Schedules: Refer to panel schedule attached to this section.

END OF SECTION

Rev. 6/20

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