NOTE ** Reynolds Metals Company, aluminum composite material (building panels) used as the exterior cladding of new buildings and retrofit applications.
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NOTE ** This section is based on the products of Reynolds Metals Company, Architectural Products Division,which is located at:
NOTE ** P.O. Box 27003
NOTE ** Richmond, VA 23261
NOTE ** Tel: (804) 281-4186
NOTE ** Fax: (804) 281-3602
NOTE ** Internet: www.rmc.com
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NOTE ** SECTION 07430 - COMPOSITE PANELS, Copyright 1998, The Architect's Catalog, Inc.
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
NOTE ** Select paragraphs below applicable to project.
A. Aluminum composite material (building panels) used as the exterior cladding of new buildings.
B. Aluminum composite material (building panels) used as the exterior cladding for retrofit applications.
1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
NOTE ** Delete sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required.
A. Section 05100 - Structural Metal Framing.
B. Section 05400 - Cold-Formed Metal Framing.
C. Section 07200 - Thermal Protection.
D. Section 07600 - Flashing and Sheet Metal.
E. Section 07900 - Joint Sealers.
F. Section 09900 - Paints and Coatings.
1.3 REFERENCES
NOTE ** Delete references from the list below that are not actually required by the text of the edited section; add others as required.
A. ASTM B 117 - Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus.
B. ASTM C 481 - Test Method for Laboratory Aging of Sandwich Constructions.
C. ASTM D 635 - Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Self-Supporting Plastics in a Horizontal Position.
D. ASTM D 822 - Practice for Conducting Tests on Paint and Related Coatings and Materials using Filtered Open-Flame Carbon-Arc Light and Water Exposure Apparatus.
E. ASTM D 903 - Test Method for Peel or Stripping Strength of Adhesive Bonds.
F. ASTM D 968 - Test Methods for Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by Falling Abrasive.
G. ASTM D 1781 - Test Method for Climbing Drum Peel for Adhesives.
H. ASTM D 2015 - Test Method for Gross Calorific Value of Coal and Coke by the Adiabatic Bomb Calorimeter.
I. ASTM D 2244 - Test Method for Calculation of Color Differences from Instrumentally Measured Color Coordinates.
J. ASTM D 2247 - Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings in 100 Percent Relative Humidity.
K. ASTM D 2794 - Test Method for Resistance of Organic Coatings to the Effects of Rapid Deformation (Impact).
L. ASTM D 3363 - Test Method for Film Hardness by Pencil Test.
M. ASTM D 4214 - Test Methods for Evaluating Degree of Chalking of Exterior Paint Films.
N. ASTM E 84 - Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.
O. ASTM E 108 - Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings.
P. ASTM E 162 - Test Method for Surface Flammability of Materials Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source.
Q. ASTM E 906 - Test Method for Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products.
R. ASTM G 23 - Practice for Operating Light-Exposure Apparatus (Carbon-Arc Type) With and Without Water for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials.
S. NCCA 11-18 - Cure Test.
T. UBC 17-6 - Multi-Story Fire Evaluation.
U. UBC 26-3 - Interior Room Corner Burn Test.
V. UBC 26-8 - Intermediate Scale Multi-Story Fire Test for Rout and Return and Continuous Edge Grip Reynobond Systems.
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1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
B. Product Data: Manufacturer's catalog data, detail sheets, and specifications.
C. Shop Drawings: Prepared specifically for this project, not less than one-half size; show panel system including attachment methods, joinery, sealing methods, and accommodation of thermal movement.
NOTE ** Delete the following paragraph if samples are not required.
D. Samples: Each custom color.
E. Certification: Affidavit certifying that panels meet or exceed requirements specified.
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Panel Fabricator and Installer: Acceptable to panel manufacturer.
B. Painted Surfaces of Composite Panels: Meeting all criteria printed in manufacturer's literature.
C. Furnish calculations confirming structural adequacy.
D. Where possible, take field measurements before completion of shop fabrication.
1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Protect panel finish and edges per panel manufacturer's recommendations.
B. Store material in accordance with panel manufacturer's recommendations.
B. Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600.
NOTE ** Delete paragraph above or below; coordinate with Division 1 requirements.
C. Substitutions: Not permitted.
D. Provide all composite panels from a single manufacturer.
2.2 MATERIALS, ALUMINUM COMPOSITE PANELS
NOTE ** Select panel type (FR or PE) from the following two paragraphs.
A. Panels: "Reynobond(R) FR" Fire Resistant panels, manufactured by Reynolds Metals Company, furnished by a dealer/distributor approved by the manufacturer.
1. Class A building material classification per ASTM E 84.
2. Meeting or exceeding all Model Code requirements for fire safety.
3. Meeting the following test requirements:
a. RB200FR Core Material: Flame spread 15, smoke developed 30, per ASTM E 84.
b. UBC 17-6 - Multi-Story Fire Evaluation.
c. ASTM E 108 Modified (and damaged).
d. ASTM D 2015 (core only): Less than 6,000 BTU/square foot.
e. University of Pittsburgh Toxicity Test.
f. UBC 26-8 - Intermediate Scale Multi-Story Fire Test for Rout and Return and Continuous Edge Grip Reynobond Systems.
g. UBC 26-3 - Interior Room Corner Burn Test.
h. ASTM E 162 Surface Flammability of Materials Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source.
i. ASTM D 903 Method for Peel or Stripping Strength of Adhesive Bonds.
NOTE ** Select panel thickness from the following two subparagraphs.
4. Thickness: RB200FR, 0.197 inch (5 mm).
5. Thickness: RB160FR, 0.157 inch (4 mm).
NOTE ** Select panel weight from the following two subparagraphs, coordinated with the thickness selected above.
6. Weight: RB200FR, 2.02 pounds/square foot (9.86 kg/square m).
7. Weight: RB160FR, 1.63 pounds/square foot (7.96 kg/square m).
B. Panels: "Reynobond(R) PE" panels, manufactured by Reynolds Metals Company, furnished by a dealer/distributor approved by the manufacturer, meeting the following requirements:
1. Class A building material classification per ASTM E 84: flame spread 15, smoke developed 120, with a center panel joint; flame spread 0, smoke developed 0, with no joint.
2. ASTM E 108 Modified.
3. ASTM D 635 Rate of Burning Evaluation on Plastic.
4. ASTM E 906 Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates
NOTE ** Select panel thickness from the following two subparagraphs.
5. Thickness: RB160PE, 0.157 inch (4 mm).
6. Thickness: RB240PE, 0.236 inch (6 mm).
NOTE ** Select panel weight from the following two subparagraphs, coordinated with the thickness selected above.
7. Weight: RB160PE, 1.12 pounds/square foot (5.47 kg/square m).
8. Weight: RB240PE, 1.49 pounds/square foot (7.27 kg/square m).
C. Finishes:
NOTE ** Select coating from the following two subparagraphs.
a. Color: Selected by Architect from manufacturer's standard or custom colors.
b. Factory-apply coating on a continuous process paint line, consisting of approximately 0.2 mil (5 micrometers) prime coat and approximately 0.8 mil (20 micrometers) finish coat containing 70 percent Kynar resins; nominal dry film thickness of 1.0 mil (25 micrometers).
a. Color: Selected by Architect from manufacturer's standard or custom colors.
b. Factory-apply coating on a continuous process paint line, consisting of approximately 0.2 mil (5 micrometers) barrier prime coat, approximately 0.8 mil (20 micrometers) metallic/color coat containing 70 percent Kynar resins, and approximately 0.5 mil (13 micrometers) clear coat containing 70 percent Kynar resins; nominal dry film thickness of 1.5 mils (38 micrometers).
c. Specular Gloss: 25-35 at 60 degrees.
3. Pencil Hardness: HB-H minimum (Eagle Turquoise), per ASTM D 3363.
4. Impact Adhesion: Showing no cracking and no loss of adhesion, per ASTM D 2794.
5. Cure Test: Withstand 50+ double rubs of MEK soaked cloth, per NCCA 11-18.
6. Humidity Resistance: Showing no blisters after 3,000 hours of 100 percent humidity at 95 degrees F (35 degrees C), per ASTM D 2247.
NOTE ** Select first subparagraph below for Colorweld 300; select second paragraph below for Colorweld 300XL.
7. Salt Spray Resistance: Scored sample showing none or few No. 8 blisters and less than 1/8 inch average creepage from scribe after 3,000 hours of exposure to 5 percent salt fog at 95 degrees F (35 degrees C), per ASTM B 117.
8. Salt Spray Resistance: Scored sample showing none or few No. 8 blisters and less than 1/16 inch average creepage from scribe after 3,000 hours of exposure to 5 percent salt fog at 95 degrees F (35 degrees C), per ASTM B 117.
9. Weatherometer Test (ASTM D 822/G 23): Showing no cracking, peeling, blistering, or loss of adhesion after 2,000 hours.
a. Chalking Resistance: No chalk greater than No. 8 after 10 years Florida exposure at 45 degrees South, per ASTM D 4214.
b. Color Change: Not exceeding 5 NBS units after 10 years Florida exposure at 45 degrees South, per ASTM D 2244.
c. Chalking and Color Change: No objectionable chalking or color change after 5,000 hours in Atlas Weatherometer.
10. Abrasion Resistance: Resistance to minimum 65+/- liters per mil of falling sand, per ASTM D 968.
2.3 ACCESSORIES
A. Exposed Fasteners: Self-tapping 300 Series stainless steel.
B. Self-Drilling Fasteners: Protected with a corrosion-resistant finish.
C. Sealants: Compatible with panel materials.
2.4 PANEL FABRICATION
A. Composition: Thermoplastic compound core sandwiched between two aluminum sheets formed by a continuous process.
NOTE ** Include the following subparagraph for "Reynobond(R) PE" panels.
1. Bond Integrity: Minimum 40 inch-pounds/inch (peel strength), per ASTM D 1781 and ASTM C 481, Cycle B.
B. Aluminum Face Sheets: 3105 H25 aluminum alloy.
NOTE ** Select the first subparagraph below for RB200FR panels; select the second subparagraph below for all other panels.
1. Thickness: 0.028 inch (0.71 mm)
2. Thickness: 0.020 inch (0.51 mm)
C. Tolerances:
1. Panel Bow: Maximum 0.8 percent of panel overall width or length dimension.
2. Panel Dimensions: Allowance for field adjustment and thermal movement.
3. Panel Lines, Breaks, and Curves: Sharp, smooth, free of warps or buckles.
4. Flatness: Visually flat.
D. Panel Surfaces: Free of scratches or marks caused during fabrication.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Panel Substructure:
1. Level and plumb.
2. Structurally sound as determined by Architect.
3. Free of defect detrimental to work and erected in accordance with established building tolerances.
B. Installer shall inspect substructure and shall not proceed with panel erection until deviations are corrected.
3.2 INSTALLATION
A. Erect panels level and plumb, in proper alignment and relation to substructure framing and established lines.
B. Erect panels in accordance with approved shop drawings.
C. Maximum Deviation of Erected Panels from Vertical or Horizontal Alignment: 1/4 inch in 20 feet (6 mm in 6 m).
D. Anchor panels structurally sound and per engineering recommendations, if required.
E. Aluminum in Contact with Dissimilar Materials:
1. Apply bituminous paint or install calking tape to insulate dissimilar materials.
2. Factory-applied protective paint or G-90 galvanized steel is considered adequate insulation.
3.3 ADJUSTING AND CLEANING
A. Replace panels that have received irreparable damage.
B. Repair panels with minor damage.
C. Clean foreign material from panel gutter system when applicable.
NOTE ** Typically, glass above should be washed before removing strippable film below. Verify procedures in section on glazing.
D. Remove strippable film (if used) as soon as possible after surrounding material has been installed and glass above has been washed.
