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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 Tel: 904-696-4233 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. | Preformed roofing, fascia, siding, soffit, mansard panels 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 A 446 - Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc Coated (Galvanized) by the Hot-Dip Process, Structural (Physical) Quality. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D. | ASTM A 526 - Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc, Coated (Galvanized) by the Hot-Dip Process, Commercial Quality. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| E. | ASTM A 527 - Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc Coated (Galvanized) by the Hot-Dip Process, Lock-Forming Quality. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| F. | ASTM A 792 - Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Aluminum-Zinc Alloy Coated by the Hot Dip Process, General Requirements. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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, Inc. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 25 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 25 years. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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; Tel: 904-696-4233; Email: request info; Web: www.semetals.com | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Substitutions: Not permitted. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Acceptable Manufacturers: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Southeastern Metals Mfg. Co., FL and GA. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D. | Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2.2 | FORMED PANELS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Panel: 5V- Crimp as manufactured by SEMCO. 7/16 inch (11 mm) height rib by 24 inches (610 mm) coverage width. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Panel: Corrugated as manufactured by SEMCO. 1/2 inch (13 mm) height rib by 24 inches (605 mm) width. 21-1/2 inches (546 mm) Coverage (roofing). 24 inches (610 mm) Coverage (walls). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Panel: SM-Rib as manufactured by SEMCO. 3/4 inches (19 mm) height ribs 9 inches (229 mm) o.c. by 36 inches (914 mm) width coverage. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D. | Panel: PBR-Roof Panel as manufactured by SEMCO. 1-1/8 inches (29 mm) height ribs 12 inches (305 mm) o.c. by 36 inches (305 mm) width coverage. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| E. | Panel: R-Wall Panel as manufactured by SEMCO. 1-1/8 inches (29 mm) height ribs 12 inches (305 mm) o.c. by 36 inches (305 mm) width coverage. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| F. | Panel Physical Characteristics: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Panel Style: Sidelap seam with exposed fastener. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Texture: Smooth. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | Gauge: 24 gauge (.607 mm). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4. | Gauge: 26 gauge (.455 mm). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5. | Gauge: 29 gauge (.343 mm). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6. | Material: Galvalume steel sheet, 0.55 ounces/square foot, minimum yield of 50,000 psi (345 MPa). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7. | Finish: Semcoat SP Siliconized polyester resin, 40 year finish warranty. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8. | Finish: Semcoat Plus Premium fluorocarbon coating produced with Kynar-500 or Hylar 5000 resin, 45 year finish warranty. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9. | Finish: Bare Galvalume, 25-year warranty. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10. | 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. | 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||