SECTION 07_46_11_00

COMPOSITE METAL PANEL SYSTEM

Rev # Description of Change Author WP # Date

7.1 2018 add column/covers/louvers/windows/sunscreen/Metl-Span J. Jensen 08/21/18
8.0 Published DMS Admin System
8.1 2020 revisions J. Jensen NA 08/12/20
9.0 Published DMS Admin System

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. This Section specifies the requirements to provide a complete Metal composite Material panel system
for walls and soffits including:
1. Engineering.
2. Structural support framing.
3. Column and beam covers.
4. Louvers.
5. Sunscreens.
6. Windows.
7. Copings, parapet and cap flashings.
8. Accessories.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. The following Sections specify work directly related to this Section:

Section 01_81_13_00 – Sustainable Design Requirements.
Section 05_41_00_00 – Cold-Formed Metal Framing.
Section 07_25_00_00 – Weather Barriers.
Section 07_90_00_00 – Joint Protection.
Section 07_95_13_00 – Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies.
Section 08_80_00_00 – Glazing.
Section 08_91_00_00 – Louvers.
Section 09_91_13_00 – Painting and Coating.
Standard 0305-DOTWG – General Structural Systems.

1.3 REFERENCES

A. Conform to the latest edition of the following or local equivalent – most stringent governs:
1. ASTM International.
2. European Union (EU) regulations and directives including CE Marking (EU).
3. International Building Code (IBC).
4. International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).

1.4 PERFORMANCE SUSTAINABLE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

A. Sustainable Design Criteria specified in Section 01_81_13_00, Sustainable Design Requirements for::

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1. EA Credit: Whole-Building Energy Simulation or Envelope Commissioning.
2. MR Credit: Building Product Disclosure and Optimization:
a. Environmental Product Declarations.
b. Recycled Content: Minimum 5-6 percent% pre-consumer and 19-2320% percent post-consumer
recycled steel.
c. Material Ingredients.
d. Construction and Demolition Waste Management.

1.5 SUBMITTALS
Design Criteria:
Deflection: L/240 applied to positive load only, 3/4-inch (19mm) maximum deflection.
ASTM C518: Thermal performance shall provide a K factor of 0.14 BTU/sf/hr/degree F at 75°F (24°C) mean
temperature or 0.126 BTU/sf/hr/degree F at 40°F (4°C) mean temperature.
ASTM E72: Capable resisting loads and stresses within tested limits and conditions.
ASTM E283: 0.03 cfm/sf air leakage under a static pressure difference of 6.24 psf (299Pa).
ASTM E331: No water penetration at static pressure differential of 10 lb/sf (479Pa).
Bond Strength: No metal primer interface corrosion or delamination shall occur after 500 hours at 120 degrees F
(48.9°C) and 100 percent relative humidity.
Roof edge assembly shall comply with ANSI/SPRI ES-1.
International Building Code or local equivalent – most stringent governs.

A. Submit this Deferred Submittals to the A/E, Building Enclosure Consultant (BEC) and the Authorities.

Table 1.1 – Required Submittals

NO. REQUIREMENT
1. Submittal, fabrication and shipment schedule.
2 Safety Data Sheets (SDS): Assemble and submit directly to Intel.

3 Environmental Product Declarations (EPD): Assemble and submit directly to Intel.

2.4 Product Data: SDS, EPD, Technical Data Sheets, details, certified product test results, Installation Instructions
for each panel type/finish, material; EN 305.1.111 DoP/CE (EU).
3.5 Samples: Two 12-inches square (305x305mm).
4.6 Engineer Sealed Calculations: Submit Ccomplete sealed engineering calculations including relevant codes,
including anchorage and support members; sealed by Engineer.
5.7 Shop Drawings: Elevations, roof/soffit plans for soffits and details of edge conditions, joints, corners, custom
profiles, supports, anchorages, trim, flashings, closures, expansion joints, parapet and special details.
Distinguish between factory and field assembly work.
Drawings shall demonstrate coordination with other Work.
6.8 Submit field test reports.
7.9 Submit sustainable requirements specified in Section 01_81_13_00.for LEED credits.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Design Calculations: Sealed by a structural engineer registered in the Project location.

B. Installer: Foreman with five years’ documented experience installing products specified in this Section.

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 C. Single-Source: Provide products from a single manufacturer.Performance Test: Provide composite
metal panel system meeting performance requirements for application of specified tests by a qualified
testing agency on manufacturer's standard assemblies.

D.

E. Fire Resistance:

F. Provide composite metal panel systems which comply with the requirements of the building code and
insurance authorities for use as a component of a non-load-bearing, noncombustible wall assembly with
the following fire-test characteristics:
G. ASTM E84 or UL723, Surface-burning characteristics: flamespread and spread of 25 or less and smoke-
developed index of 450 or less when tested in the maximum thickness for non-rated assemblies.
H. NFPA 285 tested for vertical and lateral fire propagation.
I. NFPA 286 tested for fire growth.
J. ASTM E119 or UL263 tested for fire-resistance rating of wall assembly.
K. FM 4880/4881 Class 1 insulated wall panel.
L. Panels tested performance complies with IBC Chapter 26 or local equivalent.

M. Thermal Barrier: Required for installations greater than 40 feet (12,190mm) above grade.

N. Structural: Provide metal wall panel assemblies capable of withstanding the effects of indicated loads
and stresses within limits and under conditions indicated, per ASTM E72:
O. Comply with IBC or local equivalent – most stringent governs.
P. See Standard 0305-DOTWG for seismic performance and wind loading.

Q. Thermal Movement: Allow for movement of support structure due to thermal variations between
ambient and internal temperatures.

R. Mockup: Construct complete exterior wall assembly incorporating window, door, continuous insulation,
penetrations, sill and parapet.
1. Full scale mockup shall be incorporated into the Work.
2. Mockup inspected and approved by the A/E, BEC and Intel before Work is initiated

S. Field Samples: Perform field-adhesion testing of sealants to substrates.

T. Field Measurement: Field verify measurements before panel fabrication.

1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Packing, Shipping, Handling and Unloading: Protect products to prevent staining, denting, deterioration
of components or other damage. Protect panels and trim during shipping with protective wrap. Protect
painted surfaces with a strippable protective covering before shipping.

B. Comply with manufacturer’s written requirements for delivery, storage and handling.

1.8 WARRANTY

A. Provide manufacturer’s standard 20-year warranty.

1.9 PROJECT CONDITIONS

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 A. Project Environmental Requirements: Provide waterproof covering of gypsum sheathed walls until
metal panel and flashing is installed

B. Project Environmental Requirements: Provide waterproof covering of gypsum sheathed walls until
metal panel and flashing is installed.

Products

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Acceptable Manufacturers

B. See Table 3.1, Composite Panel Schedule and Table 3.2, Color Schedule.

C. Acceptable Manufacturers:
1. Centria.
2. Eurobond (EU).
3.
4. Kingspan.
5. Metl-Span, a a NCI Building Systems Company.

2.2 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Performance Test: Provide composite metal panel system meeting performance requirements for
application of specified tests by a qualified testing agency on manufacturer's standard assemblies.

B. Structural: Provide metal wall panel assemblies capable of withstanding the effects of indicated loads
and stresses within limits and under conditions indicated, per ASTM E72:
1. Comply with IBC and ASCE 7.
2. See structural Drawings for seismic performance and wind loading.

C. Design Criteria:
1. Deflection: L/240 applied to positive load only, 3/4-inch (19mm) maximum deflection.
2. ASTM C518: Thermal performance shall provide a K factor of 0.14 BTU/sf/hr/degree F at 75°F
(24°C) mean temperature or 0.126 BTU/sf/hr/degree F at 40°F (4°C) mean temperature.
3. ASTM E72: Capable resisting loads and stresses within tested limits and conditions.
4. ASTM E283/E283M: 0.03 cfm/sf air leakage under a static pressure difference of 6.24 psf
(299Pa).
5. ASTM E331: No water penetration at static pressure differential of 10 lb/sf (479Pa).
6. Bond Strength: No metal primer interface corrosion or delamination shall occur after 500 hours at
120 degrees F (48.9°C) and 100 percent relative humidity.
7. Roof edge assembly shall comply with ANSI/SPRI ES-1.
8. International Building Code or local equivalent – most stringent governs.

D. Fire Resistance: Provide composite metal panel systems which comply with the requirements of the
building code and insurance authorities for use as a component of a non-load-bearing, noncombustible
wall assembly with the following fire-test characteristics:
1. ASTM E84 or UL723: <=25/450 (flame/smoke) tested in the maximum thickness for non-rated
assemblies.
2. BS 476 Class 0; tested to BS 8414-1 or BS 8414-2 and BR135 for fire performance (EU).
3. NFPA 285 tested for vertical and lateral fire propagation.
4. NFPA 286 tested for fire growth.
5. ASTM E119 or UL263 tested for fire-resistance rating of wall assembly.
6. FM 4880/4881 Class 1 insulated wall panel; BRE LPS 1181, Grade EXT-B (EU).

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7. Panels tested performance complies with IBC Chapter 26 or local equivalent.

E. Thermal Barrier: Required for installations greater than 40 feet (12,190mm) above grade.

F. Thermal Movement: Allow for movement of support structure due to thermal variations between
ambient and internal temperatures.

2.3 MATERIALS

A. Metal Composite Material: G90 galvanized 22 gauge sheet steel; ASTM A653; EN10346 (EU),
structural quality coil coated per ASTM A755; composite material consisting of exterior metal face
sheet with interior metal liner panel bonded to factory foamed-in-place insulation core utilizing no glues
or adhesives with factory-sealed tongue-and-groove and pressure-equalized rain screen-designed joint;
Attached to supports using concealed fasteners.
1. Thickness: Provide insulation of thickness and composition to comply with specified fire-
resistance and thermal-resistance properties of the Project and location.
2. Width/Reveals: Manufacturer’s standard indicated on the Drawings.
3. Orientations: Vertical and horizontal applications as indicated as shown on the the Drawings.
4. Surface: Embossed unless indicated otherwiseor Non-embossed indicated on Drawings.
Acceptable Products:
Centria:
Formawall, Dimension Series: FWDS (Flat); SD58 (Profiled).
Versawall: Flat.
Kingspan:
Benchmark Designwall 4000; Flat.
Benchmark Designwall Wave: Corrugated panel.
KS Series: Azteco Embossed; Micro-Rib; Mini Micro-Rib, Mini-Wave and Shadowline profiles.
Optimo Wall Panel: Joint matches KS Series.
Metl-Span:
CF Architectural Vertical or Horizonatal Metal Panel; Flat.
CF Light Mesa: Lightly corrugated.
Striated Wall Panel: Lightly profiled.

B. Column and Beam Covers: Manufacturer’s standard covers complete with reveals and accessories.
1. Shape: Round (preferred), square, rectangular or oblong sections.
2. Exterior: Composite metal materials; finish to match wall panels.
3. Interior: Clear anodized finish, Architectural Class I, AAMA  611.

C. Louvers: Manufacturer’s standard fixed drainable, AMCA certified louvers for integration in horizontal
panels; finish to match wall panels. Coordinate louvers by others if not available by panel manufacturer.
See Section Section 08_91_00_00, Louvers.

D. Sunscreens: Manufacturer’s standard sunscreen with grilles for application above windows to reduce
building’s energy consumption and glare.
1. Material: As indicated on the Drawings.
2. Blade: Aluminum horizontal or vertical as indicated on the Drawings.
3. Finish: Clear anodized finish, Architectural Class I, AAMA  611.

E. Window: Manufacturer’s standard, integrated, fixed aluminum window units designed to integrate with
metal wall panel profile and secondary support system with rain screen and pressure equalization;

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1. Glazing: 1 inch (25mm) insulating glass units specified in Section 08_80_00_00, Glazing.
2. Exterior glazing with pressure bar and covers.
3. Integral gutter at window head and panel base.
4. Interior Finish: Clear anodized finish, Architectural Class II, AAMA  611.
5. Exterior Finish: Clear anodized finish, Architectural Class I, AAMA  611 or PVDF coating to
match wall panel finish; indicate on Drawings.

2.4 ACCESSORIES

A.

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2.5 ACCCESSORIES

A. Temporary waterproof Waterproof Sheathing Covering: Reinforced polyethylene film.

B. Thermal Barrier: 1/2 inch (12.7mm) gypsum board.

C. Weather Barrier: As indicated on the Drawings and specified in Section 07_25_00_00, Weather

Barriers.

D. Expansion Joints: Install joint covers specified in Section 07_95_13_00, Expansion Joint Cover
Assemblies and maintain insulated continuous insulationinterior and exterior loops across the joint.

E. Aluminum Extrusion Closures: Manufacturer’s standard extrusions as shown and detailed.

F. Trim Copings, Parapet, Cap Flashings and Accessory Components: 26 gauge G90 galvanized steel;
same material, thickness and finish as sheet stock where exposed; brake formed to required profiles.; p
1. Provide warrantable and FM system approved system.

G. Louvers: Provide where indicated on the Drawings.

H. Metal Furring Channels: Cold-formed metal framing specified in Section 05_41_00_00 – Cold-Formed

Metal Framing Section 05_41_00_00. Type, gauge and spacing as required by Calculations and Shop
Drawings by manufacturer.

I. Sealants and Gaskets: Provide EPDM gaskets, tape mastic sealants, non-skinning and urethane specified
in Section  07_90_00_00, Joint Protection and recommended by manufacturer.
1. Sealant shall be field tested for compatibility to all substrates.

J. Fasteners: Manufacturer’s standard type to suit application; with soft neoprene washers; galvanized to
ASTM A153 2-ounce-per-square-foot coating; finish to match metal panels when exposed.

K. Powder-Actuated Fasteners: Galvanized in accordance with ASTM A153; with soft neoprene washers;
cap color to match panel color.

L. Touch-Up Paint: As recommended by manufacturer.

M. Bituminous Paint to Isolate Dissimilar Materials specified in Section  09_90_13_00, Painting and
Coating.

2.6 FABRICATION

A. Internal and External Corners: Same materials, thickness, and finish as panels; of same profile to suit
system; shop cut and factory mitered or folded to required angles and shapes. Mitered or folded internal
corners back-braced with minimum 18-gauge sheet stock, to maintain continuity of profile.

B. Anchorage and Support Members: Adequate size and thickness to meet the design loading requirements.
Provide for adjustable connections or anchorages to accommodate holding movement or deflections.

C. Fabrication of component profiles and closures on site is prohibited.

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2.7 FINISHES

A. Finished Metal: Manufacturer’s standard exposed coil-coated fluoropolymer finish.

1. Exterior: Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) coat shall to contains 70 percent Kynar 500 or Hylar
5000 resin.
2. FAB: Three Coat System: Three coat (primer, PVDF color coat, PVDF clear coat).
3. Other Buildings: Two coat fluoropolymer system.
4. Interior Coat: Provide manufacturer’s standard two-coat reverse side coating protection at
exposed interior locations and corrosive environments.
5. Color: selected by A/E from mManufacturer’s standard colorsor or custom color
indicatedspecified in Table 3.2, Color Schedule.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine metal panel system substrate with Installer present. Inspect for erection tolerances and other
conditions that would adversely affect installation as follows.
1. Maximum deviations acceptable:
2. 1/4 inch (6mm) in 20 feet (6100mm) in any direction.
3. 3/8 inch (9.5mm) over a single panel.
4. Girt spacing 8 feet (2438mm) or more: 1/4 inch (6mm) out only.
5. Girt spacing less than 8 feet (2438mm): 1/8 inch (3mm) out only.

3.2 Framing: A/E or BEC to Iinspect wall panel framing that will support metal wall panels to determine if
support components are installed as indicated on approved Shop Drawings. Confirm presence of
acceptable framing members at recommended spacing to match installation requirements of metal wall
panels.

3.3 Openings: Verify that windows, doors, louvers and other penetrations match Shop Drawings.

3.4 A/E or BEC to Aadvise Contractor, in writing, of out-of-tolerance Work and other deficient conditions
prior to proceeding with metal wall panel installation.

3.5 Correct out-of-tolerance Work and other deficient conditions prior to proceeding with insulated
composite backup panel installation.

3.6 INSTALLATION

A. Install panel system in accordance with manufacturer’s written instruction, approved Shop Drawings
and project Drawings. Install panels in orientation, sizes and locations indicated. Anchor panels and
other components securely in place. Provide for thermal and structural movement.

B. Attach panels to metal framing using screws, fasteners, sealants and adhesives recommended for
application by metal panel manufacturer.
1. Fasten metal panels to supports with stainless steel fasteners at each location indicated on
approved Shop Drawings, at spacing and with fasteners recommended by manufacturer.
2. Cut panels in field where required using manufacturer's recommended methods.
3. Provide weatherproof jacks/installation for pipe and conduit penetrating metal panels.
4. Dissimilar Materials: Where elements of metal panel system will come into contact withTreat
dissimilar materials, treat faces and edges in contact with dissimilar materials as recommended by metal panel
manufacturer.
5. Provide weatherproof escutcheons for pipe and conduit penetrating wall panels.
6. Horizontal joinery: Working from base of installation to top, connect upper panel to lower panel
at dry seal joinery.
7. Vertical joinery: Using hardware and gaskets furnished by manufacturer to form a weather tight
seal between panels.

C. Install column/beam covers, louvers, windows, and sunscreens at locations shown on Drawings.

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 D. Permanently fasten panels to structure; align, level, and plumb, within specified tolerances. Provide
expansion joints where indicated.

E. Seal and place gaskets to prevent weather penetration. Maintain neat appearance.

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3.7 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Testing Agency: A/E, BEC or Intel maywill engage an independent testing and inspection agency to
perform field tests and inspections and to prepare test reports.
1. Water-Spray Test: After completing portion of metal panel assembly including accessories and
associated flashingstrim, test 2-bay area selected by A/E for water penetration, according to AAMA  501.2.
2. Air Permeability Test.
3. Infrared thermography survey.

B. Tolerances:
1. 1/4-inch in 20 feet (6mm in 6.1m) out-of-plane.
2. 1/2-inch (12.7mm) over entire roof or wall surface.

C.

3.8 CLEANING AND PROTECTION

A. Remove temporary protective film only after adjacent work is completed.

B. Clean finished surfaces as recommended by manufacturer.

C. Clean weep holes and drainage channels of obstructions, dirt, and sealant.

D. Repair minor scratches and abrasions with matching brush touchup paint. Spray touchup is not be
permitted within 75-ft (22m) air handlers or OFA intakes.

E. Clean weep holes and drainage channels of obstructions, dirt, and sealant.

F. Repair minor scratches and abrasions with matching touchup paint using small brush. Spray touchup is
not be permitted.

3.9 SCHEDULE

Table 3.1 – Composite Panel Schedule

NO. TYPE MFR, MODEL NO. REMARKS

Centria, Dimension Series: DS60, horizontal Deep rib panel
Siding,
Profiled
CMP-1 Smooth Metal-Span, 7.2 Insul-Rib Wall Panel, horizontal Deep rib panel
Centria, Dimension Series: DS58 Flat with single slope
Centria, Versapanel Siding and roof, ribbed seams
Kingspan, KS Series Specify type
Siding,
Profiled Metl-Span CF Light Mesa: Lightly corrugated
CMP-2 Smooth Metl-Span Striated Wall Panel: Lightly profiled
TypeCMP- Flat Centria, Versawall
3 Smooth Centria, Dimension Series: FWDS or FWGX

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 NO. TYPE MFR, MODEL NO. REMARKS
Kingspan, Benchmark Designwall 4000
Kingspan, KS1000 AWP (Ireland) Horizontal
Kingspan, Optimo
Metl-Span, CF Architectural Vertical
Metl-Span, Horizontal Metal Panel

Fire Centria, Total Clad

CMP-4 Resistant Kingspan, MF Fire Rated
Centria, Verapanel Siding and roof, ribbed seams
Kingspan, KingRib
CMP-5 Roof Metl-Span, CFR Roof Panel

Table 3.2 – Color Schedule

SITE NAME PRODUCT

Lachish White RAL 9006, Valspar 439Z2283M, Fluropon Classic White Aluminum Centria +
Clearcoat
Lachish Gray RAL 9007, Valspar 439Z4465M, Fluropon Classic Gray Aluminum Centria +
Clearcoat
Lachish Green Tint Gray Color Match, Valspar 432B3370, Fluropon Green Tint Gray Centria
Leixlip Chocolate RAL 8017
Brown
Ocotillo Silver Bright Silver
Ronler XL Silver Centria #9957; Valspar coil coat #439ZZ105; Valspar spray coat #399C231
Ronler Midnight Blue PPG XL No. UC51131

END OF SECTIONCENTRIA:

FORMAWALL, DIMENSION SERIES: FWDS (FLAT); SD58 (PROFILED).

VERSAWALL: FLAT.

KINGSPAN:

BENCHMARK DESIGNWALL 4000; FLAT.

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 BENCHMARK DESIGNWALL WAVE: CORRUGATED PANEL.

KS SERIES: AZTECO EMBOSSED; MICRO-RIB; MINI MICRO-RIB, MINI-WAVE AND SHADOWLINE

PROFILES.

OPTIMO WALL PANEL: JOINT MATCHES KS SERIES.

METL-SPAN:

CF ARCHITECTURAL VERTICAL OR HORIZONATAL METAL PANEL; FLAT.

CF LIGHT MESA: LIGHTLY CORRUGATED.

STRIATED WALL PANEL: LIGHTLY PROFILED.

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