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. This section is based on the products of SEMCO/Southeastern Metals/A Gibraltar Co., which is located at: 11801 Industry Dr. Jacksonville, FL 32218 Toll Free Tel: 800-690-7235 Tel: 904-757-4200 Fax: 904-751-5187 Email: request info Web: www.semetals.com [ Click Here ] for additional information. For more than 40 years, Southeastern Metals' products have been trusted for quality and tested for strength. Since the company's founding in 1963, Southeastern Metals has grown into one of the region's leading manufacturers of metal building products. In 1997, Gibraltar Industries acquired the company, uniting the quality product line of Southeastern Metals with the nationally respected brand name of Gibraltar. As a member of the Gibraltar Industries family, Southeastern Metals is part of a billion dollar network of manufacturers expanding across the globe. With the support and backing of Gibraltar, Southeastern Metals will remain the name you can trust for quality metal building products. Southeastern Metals' strong focus on excellence means our customers can expect superior products and outstanding service every time they call. Southeastern Metals produces over 3,000 galvanized, steel and aluminum building components, specializing in metal roofing, ventilation, trims, flashings, steel framing, storm panel systems, corner bead and drywall accessories, and Gutter Helmet, the world's premier gutter protection system. Every product is precision engineered and manufactured to the highest standards, promoting greater durability and ensuring structural integrity after installation. Southeastern Metal's corporate office and manufacturing base is headquartered on a 300,000 square-foot complex in Jacksonville, Florida. Along with three regional distribution points in Atlanta, GA, Lakeland, FL and Miami, FL, we service over 1,900 locations in the southeastern United States. . | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PART 1 | GENERAL | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.1 | SECTION INCLUDES | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Provide preformed metal roofing and accessories. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Provide preformed metal fascia and accessories. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Provide preformed metal siding and accessories. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D. | Provide preformed metal soffits and accessories. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| E. | Provide preformed metal mansard and accessories. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.2 | RELATED SECTIONS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Section 05120 - Structural Steel. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Section 05200 - Steel Joists. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Section 05400 - Cold Formed Metal framing: Joists framing and purlins. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D. | Section 07600 - Flashing and Sheet Metal Trim. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.3 | REFERENCES | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | AISC - "Steel Construction Manual" American Institute of Steel Construction. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | AISI - "Cold Form Steel Design Manual" American Iron and Steel Institute. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | ASTM A792 - Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Aluminum-Zinc Alloy Coated by the Hot Dip Process, General Requirements. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D. | ASTM A527 - Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc Coated (Galvanized) by the Hot-Dip Process, Lock-Forming Quality. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| E. | ASTM A526 - Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc, Coated (Galvanized) by the Hot-Dip Process, Commercial Quality. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| F. | ASTM A446 - Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc Coated (Galvanized) by the Hot-Dip Process, Structural (Physical) Quality. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| G. | ASTM B 117 - Salt spray testing of coating 1000 Hrs. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| H. | ASTM G 23 - Accelerated testing of coating 2000 hrs. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I. | SMACNA - "Architectural Sheet Metal Manual" Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association, 1nc. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.4 | 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: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Show methods of erection, elevations, and plans of roof panels, sections and details, anticipated loads, flashings, roof curbs, vents, sealants, interfaces with all materials not supplied and proposed identification of component parts and their finishes. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Submit complete shop drawings and erection details to Architect for review. Do not proceed with manufacture prior to review of shop drawings. Do not use drawings prepared by Architect for shop or erection drawings. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 12 inches (305 mm) long sample of panel and two 2 inches (52 mm) round color chip samples in color selected by Architect. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.5 | QUALITY ASSURANCE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Manufacturer Qualifications: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Manufacturer with a minimum of five years experience in manufacturing panels of this nature in a permanent, stationary, indoor production facility utilizing industrial equipment. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Manufacturer with current nationally recognized model building code agency product approvals for fastening design pressure capacities that meet projects uplift resistance test requirements per (UL 580 Class 90 or higher). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | Manufacturer with an approved independent quality assurance inspection program to validate certified material and finished product specifications. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4. | Manufacturer with permanent ink marking on panels that identifies the manufacturer, building code approvals, and date of production for material traceability and warranty validation. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5. | Manufacturer's product shall be listed in the UL (Underwriters Laboratory) fire resistant directory. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Installer Qualifications: Installation of panels and accessories by installers with a minimum of two years experience in panel projects of this nature. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Mock-Up: Provide a mock-up for evaluation of surface preparation techniques and application workmanship. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Finish areas designated by Architect. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Do not proceed with remaining work until workmanship, color, and sheen are approved by Architect. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | Refinish mock-up area as required to produce acceptable work. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.6 | DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Deliver panels to job site properly packaged to provide protection against transportation damage. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Exercise extreme care in unloading, storing, and erecting panels to prevent bending, warping, twisting, end and surface damage. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Store all material and accessories above ground on well skidded platforms. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D. | Store under waterproof covering. Provide proper ventilation to panels to prevent condensation buildup between each panel. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| E. | Store and dispose of solvent-based materials, and materials used with solvent-based materials, in accordance with requirements of local authorities having jurisdiction. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.7 | PROJECT CONDITIONS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Anticipate environmental weather conditions and schedule work within limits recommended by manufacturer for optimum results. Do not install products under environmental conditions outside manufacturer's absolute limits. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.8 | WARRANTY | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Metal panel manufacturer, upon final acceptance for project, shall furnish a warranty covering bare metal against rupture, structural failure, and perforation due to normal atmospheric corrosion exposure for a period of twenty-five years. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Metal panel manufacturer, upon final acceptance for project, shall furnish a warranty covering panel finish against cracking, checking, blistering, peeling, flaking, chipping, chalking, and fading for a period of twenty-five years. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Metal panel manufacturer, upon final acceptance for project, shall furnish a warranty covering panel finish against cracking, checking, blistering, peeling, flaking, chipping, chalking, and fading for a period of forty years. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D. | Metal panel manufacturer, upon final acceptance for project, shall furnish a warranty covering Copper XT, Copper Clad Stainless Steel (50-year Material Replacement Guarantee). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PART 2 | PRODUCTS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2.1 | MANUFACTURERS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Acceptable Manufacturer: SEMCO/Southeastern Metals/A Gibraltar Co., which is located at: 11801 Industry Dr. ; Jacksonville, FL 32218; Toll Free Tel: 800-690-7235; Tel: 904-757-4200; Fax: 904-751-5187; Email: request info; Web: www.semetals.com | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Substitutions: Not permitted. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Acceptable Manufacturers: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | SEMCO/Southeastern Metals/A Gibraltar Co. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Dot Metal Products., TX, (800) 331-9966 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | Construction Metals, Inc., CA, (800) 576-9810 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4. | Weather Guard Building Products., CO, (800) 999-6240 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D. | Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2.2 | FORMED PANELS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Sem-Lok as manufactured by SEMCO. 15/16 inch (24 mm) high rib by 16 inches (406 mm) wide panel width coverage with 9 inches (229 mm) ribs o.c. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Panel Style: Narrow rib, vertical leg, concealed fastener flange, positive snap lock standing seam, utilizing male and female rib configurations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Panel Style: Narrow rib, concealed fastener flange, positive snap lock standing seam, utilizing male and female rib configurations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | Texture: Smooth. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4. | Texture: Striations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5. | Gauge: 24 gauge (UL-580 Class 90 rated - Miami Dade County Product Approved). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6. | Gauge: 26 gauge (UL-580 Class 90 rated - Miami Dade County Product Approved). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7. | Gauge: 28 gauge Copper XT, Copper Clad Stainless Steel). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8. | Material: Galvalume steel sheet, AZ50, conforming to ASTM A792 or painted and unpainted panels. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9. | Material: Copper XT (Copper Clad Stainless Steel), 28 Gauge, conforming to ASTM B370 for CopperXT panels. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10. | Finish: Semcoat Plus Premium fluorocarbon coating produced with Kynar-500 or Hylar 5000 resin (40-year warranty). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11. | Finish: Bare Galvalume (25-year warranty). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12. | Finish: Copper XT, Copper Clad Stainless Steel (#50-year Manufacturers Replacement Guarantee). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13. | Color: Selected from manufacturer's standard line. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2.3 | FABRICATION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Roll form panels in continuous lengths, full length of detailed runs. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Fabricate trim, flashing and accessories to detailed profiles. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Fabricate trim and flashing from same material as panel. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PART 3 | EXECUTION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.1 | EXAMINATION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Do not begin installation until substrates have been properly prepared. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Inspect installed work of other trades and verify that such work is complete to a point where this work may continue. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Verify that installation may be made in accordance with approved shop drawings and manufacturer's instructions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D. | If substrate preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect of unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | In event of discrepancy, do not proceed with installation until discrepancies have been resolved. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. | Install panels weather tight, without waves, warps, buckles, fastening, stresses or distortion, allowing for expansion and contraction. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Install panels in accordance with manufacturer's installation instructions and shop drawings. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D. | Provide concealed anchors at all panel attachment locations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| E. | Install panels plumb, level, and straight with seams and ribs/battens parallel, conforming to design as indicated. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.4 | CLEAN-UP AND PROTECTION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Protect installed products until completion of project. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before Substantial Completion. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Dispose of excess materials and remove debris from site. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D. | Clean work in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| E. | Protect work against damage until final acceptance. Replace or repair to the satisfaction of the Architect, any work that becomes damaged prior to final acceptance. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| F. | Touch up minor scratches and abrasions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| G. | At completion of each day's work and at work completion, sweep panels and flashing clean. Do not allow fasteners, cuttings, filings or scrapes to accumulate on finished surfaces. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| H. | Copper XT cleaning to remove patina caused by moisture or finger prints. use "Wrights Copper Cream" as directed by panel and cleaner manufacturers. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||