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. This section is based on the products of Insulated Panel Systems (IPS), which is located at: P. O. Box 968 Stafford, TX 77497-0968 Toll Free Tel: 800-729-9324 Tel: 281-499-2605 Fax: 281-499-3363 Email: request info Web: www.insulated-panels.com [ Click Here ] for additional information. IPS is your premier resource for insulated panel system solutions of the highest quality. Our professional staff and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities produce industry leading insulated metal panels ideal for a wide range of roof and wall applications. The people of IPS are proud to offer panels with a reputation for superior strength, longevity and thermal efficiency. All IPS products undergo stringent testing and quality control processes to ensure your project receives the highest performance panels available. In addition, we offer a variety of options for attractive exterior finishes, so that your building will be as beautiful as it is functional. Please look through our website to learn how our insulated metal building panels can enhance your next building projects. This specification includes flat face metal panels with concealed fasteners for use over open framing or solid substrates. Metal panels are available with several finish options. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PART 1 | GENERAL | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.1 | SECTION INCLUDES | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Metal Wall Panels. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Metal Fascia. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Metal trim, accessories, fasteners and sealants. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.2 | RELATED SECTIONS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Section 05120 - Structural Steel. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Section 05400 - Cold-Formed Metal Framing: Exterior wall framing. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Section 06100 - Rough Carpentry: Blocking and framing. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D. | Section 07600 - Flashing and Sheet Metal: Counter Flashing. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| E. | Section 07840 - Firestopping. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| F. | Section 07900 - Joint Sealers: Caulking and sealants. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| G. | Section 13122 - Metal Building Systems. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.3 | REFERENCES | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | AAMA 501 - Standard test method for metal curtain walls for water penetration using dynamic pressure. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | AISC - American Institute of Steel Construction, Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | A 653 - Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D. | ASTM A 792 - Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, 55 % Aluminum-Zinc Alloy-Coated by the Hot-Dip Process. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| E. | ASTM E 331 - Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| F. | ASTM E 1592 - Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Sheet Metal Roof and Siding Systems by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| G. | AAMA 610.1 - Voluntary Guide Specification for Cleaning and Maintenance of Architectural Anodized Aluminum. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.4 | DESIGN / PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Structural: Structural designs shall have been determined from independent tests conducted in accordance with ASTM E 1592. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.5 | SUBMITTALS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Submit under provisions of Section 01300. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Preparation instructions and recommendations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Storage and handling requirements and recommendations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | Installation methods. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Shop Drawings: Show profile, panel thickness, gauge of metal, location and type of fasteners, gauges, shape and method of attachment of all trim, location and type of sealants, accessories and finishes. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D. | Selection Samples: For each finish product specified, two complete sets of color chips representing manufacturer's full range of available colors and patterns. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| E. | Verification Samples: For each finish product specified, two samples, minimum size 6 inches (150 mm) square, representing actual product, color, and patterns. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| F. | Manufacturer's Certificates: Certify products meet or exceed specified requirements. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| G. | Manufacturers warranties as specified. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.6 | QUALITY ASSURANCE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Manufacturer Qualifications: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Minimum of 10 years documented experience in the production of metal panels with projects of similar size and complexity. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Installer Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years documented experience installing metal skinned insulated panels on projects of similar size and complexity. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Mock-Up: Provide a mock-up using specified products and manufacturer approved installation methods for evaluation of installation techniques and workmanship. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Mockup shall include typical panel to panel and panel to adjacent surfaces with both horizontal and vertical joint conditions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Locate where directed and approve by the Architect. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | Maintain mock-up during construction for workmanship comparison. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4. | Do not proceed with remaining work until workmanship and color, is approved by Architect. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5. | Approved mock-up may remain as part of finished work. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6. | Remove mock-up and dispose of materials when no longer required and when directed by Architect. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D. | Preinstallation Meetings: Conduct a pre-installation meeting one week prior to commencing work of this section, to verify project requirements, co-ordinate with installers of other work, establish condition and completeness of building substrate, and review manufacturer's installation instructions and manufacturer's warranty requirements. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.7 | DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging, with identification labels intact, until ready for installation. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Handle and store products according to manufacturer's recommendations published in technical materials. Leave products wrapped or otherwise protected and under clean and dry storage conditions until required for installation. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Store to protect corners and to prevent damage or marring of finish. Store under cover on building site in a manner to prevent damage and water accumulation. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D. | Store and dispose of solvent-based materials, and materials used with solvent-based materials, in accordance with requirements of local authorities having jurisdiction. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.8 | PROJECT CONDITIONS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) within limits recommended by manufacturer for optimum results. Do not install products under environmental conditions outside manufacturer's absolute limits. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.9 | WARRANTY | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Submit, for Owner's acceptance, Manufacturer's standard warranty document executed by authorized company official covering the following: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Galvalume Plus material against rupture, structural failure and perforation due to normal atmospheric corrosion exposure for a period of 20 years. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Paint finish against cracking, chalking, blistering, peeling, flaking and chipping for a period of 25 years. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | Textured Finish Coating against delamination for a period of 10 years. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4. | Naturalstone Coating against delamination for a period of 10 years. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.10 | COORDINATION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Coordinate Work with other operations and installation of related materials to avoid damage to installed panels and adjacent work. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PART 2 | PRODUCTS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2.1 | MANUFACTURERS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Acceptable Manufacturer: Insulated Panel Systems (IPS), which is located at: P. O. Box 968 ; Stafford, TX 77497-0968; Toll Free Tel: 800-729-9324; Tel: 281-499-2605; Fax: 281-499-3363; Email: request info; Web: www.insulated-panels.com | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Substitutions: Not permitted. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2.2 | WALL PANELS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Insulated Wall Panels: Designer Series Insulated Wall Panels, flat face with conncealed side joints that allows panel to be mechanically attached to supports. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Panel Width: 16 inches (406 mm). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Panel Depth: 1-3/4 inches (44 mm). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | Panel Material: Aluminum zinc alloy coated steel with a minimum AZ50 coating class, conforming to ASTM A 792 or zinc coated steel with a G90 minimum coating class, conforming to ASTM A 653. Provided with a stucco embossed surface texture. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| a. | Exterior Face Thickness: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1) | 26 gauge steel. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2) | 24 gauge steel. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3) | 22 gauge steel. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| b. | Finish: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1) | Siliconized Polyester: Signature 200 - Premium siliconized polyester paint system. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2) | Fluoropolymer Enamel: Signature 300 - Premium 70 percent resin Kynar 500/Hylar 5000 paint system. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3) | Textured Finish: 100 percent acrylic based coating that is spray applied to the exterior metal face producing a stucco like finish. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4) | Naturalstone Finish: 100 percent acrylic based coating that is spray applied to the exterior metal face producing a stucco like finish. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| c. | Color as selected by the Architect from the manufacturers standard selections. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4. | Insulation: Rigid insulation 1 inch (25 mm) thick bonded to the inside of each panel. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Trim and Flashing: Formed sheet metal that is equal in thickness and finished to match the panel faces. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Panel Clips: 16 gauge galvanized steel concealed in the panel joint. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D. | Exposed Fasteners: Stainless steel, stainless steel clad or cast zinc-aluminum alloy painted to match adjacent colors. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| E. | Sealants: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Field applied weather sealant shall be a urethane based material with excellent adhesion and cohesion properties with a service temperature range of minus 40 degrees F to 200 degrees F (4.4 degrees C to 93 degrees C). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2.3 | FABRICATION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Fabricate panels and supports as indicated on the Drawings and as recommended by panel manufacturer. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Make panel lines, breaks, curves and angles sharp and true. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Keep plane surfaces free from warp or buckle. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | Keep panel surfaces free of scratches or marks caused during fabrication. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4. | Cover exposed surfaces with pressure-sensitive heavy protection paper or apply strippable plastic coating, before shipping to job site. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Take field measurements prior to commencement of shop fabrication. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Field fabrication is allowed to ensure proper fit but keep field fabrication to minimum with majority of fabrication being done under controlled shop conditions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Where final panel dimensions cannot be established by field measurement before commencement of panel manufacturing, make allowance for field adjustments and thermal movement as recommended by panel manufacturer. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PART 3 | EXECUTION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.1 | EXAMINATION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Do not begin installation until substrates have been properly prepared. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Verify that the substructure installation is in accordance with the approved shop drawings and metal panel system manufacturer's requirements. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | If substrate preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect of unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.2 | PREPARATION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Clean surfaces thoroughly prior to installation. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Prepare surfaces using the methods recommended by the manufacturer for achieving the best result for the substrate under the project conditions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.3 | INSTALLATION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Erect panels in accordance with reviewed shop drawings; anchor panels securely in accordance with reviewed shop drawings to allow for necessary thermal movement and structural support. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Erect metalwork square, plumb, straight, and true, accurately fitted, with tight joints and intersections. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D. | Panels shall be cut in the field for bevels and openings using manufacturers recommendations and procedures. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| E. | Anchor panels securely per engineering recommendations and in accordance with approved shop drawings to allow for necessary thermal movement and structural support. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| F. | Sealants shall be installed without skips or voids to insure weathertightness and integrity of the vapor barrier system. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| G. | Do not install component parts that are observed to be defective, including warped, bowed, dented, abraded and broken members. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| H. | Do not cut, trim, weld or braze component parts during erection in manner that would damage finish, decrease strength, or result in visual imperfection or failure in performance. Return component parts that require alteration to shop for refabrication, if possible, or for replacement with new parts. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I. | Separate dissimilar metals and use gasketed fasteners, isolation shim, or isolation tape where needed to eliminate possibility of corrosive or electrolytic action between metals. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.4 | ERECTION TOLERANCES | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Maximum deviation from vertical and horizontal alignment of erected panels: 1/8 inch (3 mm) in 28 feet (8.53 m), non-accumulative. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.5 | ADJUSTING AND CLEANING | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Clean installed products in accordance with AAMA 610.1 and manufacturer's instructions before owner's acceptance. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Remove masking film (if used) as soon as possible after installation. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Remove temporary coverings in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. Repair or replace damaged installed products. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D. | Remove from project site and legally dispose of construction debris associated with this work. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| E. | Remove all debris and metal filings from the panel and trim surfaces at the end of each work period to prevent damage to the panels and possible rust staining. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.6 | PROTECTION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Protect installed products until completion of project. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before Substantial Completion. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||