SPECIFICATIONS. DIVISION 7 Thermal and Moisture Protection. Section Architectural Metal Panels. CMPS AP SERIES ALUMINUM PANELS

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1 SPECIFICATIONS DIVISION 7 Thermal and Moisture Protection. Section Architectural Metal Panels. CMPS AP SERIES ALUMINUM PANELS PART 1 GENERAL 1.1 RELATED WORK.1 Section Concrete unit masonry.2 Section Structural steel.3 Section Back up walls.4 Section Air/Vapour barrier.5 Section Insulation.6 Section Metal flashing.7 Section Sealants 1.2 REFERENCES.1 Design architectural wall panel system in accordance with; Specifiers Note: If applicable.1 National Building Code of Canada current edition..2 CAN3 S157 Strength design in Aluminum.3 CSA S136 Cold formed steel structural members..4 American Aluminum Manufacturers Association (AAMA) #605.2 voluntary specification for high performance coatings on architectural panels and extrusions. 1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE.1 All major components of the architectural panel system to be noncombustible and fabricated from aluminum or galvanized steel..2 Manufacturer and Installer of panel system must have at least five years of documented experience with the product..3 Deflection not to exceed (1/60 th ) of the span for the specified wind forces acting on it..4 Maximum variation from plane for installed panels to be: 19mm in 10M (3/4 in in 30 feet)

2 .5 Panels to be designed to accommodate thermal movement caused by normal ambient temperature range without causing deterioration of the cladding panels..6 Fasteners at joints to be hidden from view wherever possible. When fasteners are exposed, heads to be finished to match panels..7 Architectural panel system to be designed as vertically and horizontally vented to form an integrated Rainscreen System..8 Panel system to have internal drainage paths to direct moisture to the exterior of the wall cavity and to be self-draining..9 Panel system to be erected without the use of any sealants in the joints..10 The wall and panel assembly shall be tested as follows: a) Air Leakage Rate ASTM E283 Standard Test Method for Determining the Rate of Air Leakage through exterior windows, curtain walls and doors under specified pressure differences b) Water Penetration Resistance ASTM E331 Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of exterior windows, curtain walls and doors by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference. c) Structural Test ASTM E330 Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of exterior windows, curtain walls and doors by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference. 1.4 SUBMITTALS.1 Submit shop drawings in accordance with requirements of Section Shop drawings to indicate details of panel system, including elevations, metal thickness, details of sub-girt system, fastening and accommodation for thermal movement..3 Submit color samples to the consultant for color selection prior to material order and fabrication. 1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING.1 All materials to be delivered to the jobsite, handled and stored in original crates with manufacturer s seals and labels intact..2 Metal panels to be stored under cover and raised above the ground to prevent damage until required for installation..3 All material to be stored in accordance with the panel manufacturer s recommendations..4 All material which is damaged and unsuitable for installation shall be replaced

3 PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.1 CMPS AP SERIES ALUMINUM PANEL SYSTEM Specifiers Note: Please select where applicable.1 Fabricate from aluminum alloy 5052-H32 or 3003-H14 with minimum nominal thickness of 2.5mm, 1.9mm or 1.5mm (0.10, or ) depending on manufacturer s design..2 Panels to be formed complete with welded or non-welded corners. Where welded, corners to be ground to provide a smooth finish suitable for painting..3 Where required, panels to be stiffened to the full length of the panel according to the manufacturer s standard and recommendation. Stiffeners to be bonded to the back face of the panel with double sided isolating high bond tape protected on both sides with a continuous bead of caulking, as recommended by the panel manufacturer..4 Where painted, panel finish to be (Kynar 500 or Hylar 500 polyvinylidene fluoride Duranar or Duranar XL by PPG) or (Aliphatic Urethane 2 coat wet coat paint finish) or (TGIC exterior grade polyester powder coat finish). Finish and colour to be selected by consultants prior to tender if possible. Note: a) Coil coated panels must be non-welded corners. b) Coil coated panels must meet minimum order requirements. c) 1.5mm aluminum (0.063 ) is not recommended with welded corners. d) No color chart is available for aliphatic urethane paint finish because of the almost unlimited spectrum of available colours..5 Where anodized, panels to be either coil anodized or batch anodized depending on material thickness. Aluminum to be 5005 anodizing quality and conform to ASTM B209 standards with H34 temper, tension leveled if required..6 Acceptable products: CMPS AP Series Aluminum Panel System by Custom Metal Contracting Ltd. #3, th Street N.E. Calgary, Alberta, T1Y 6Z8 Phone: (403) Fax: (403) ACCESSORIES.1 Factory fabricate flashing and trim as indicated on shop drawings or to meet performance requirements as recommended by the manufacturer. Color to match panels where exposed, (galvanized metal permitted in concealed locations)

4 2.3 SUB-GIRTS AND CLIPS.1 Sub-girts to be a minimum of 1.22mm (0.048in) thick galvanized steel to ASTM A653M Grade 230 with Z275 coating..2 Use isolation tape in locations where dissimilar metals come into direct contact with each other (i.e. aluminum to steel). Apply a strip of isolation tape between components as recommended by panel manufacturer. 2.4 FASTENING SYSTEMS.1 Fasteners to be non-corrosive and concealed as recommended by the panel manufacturer..2 Fasteners between aluminum and aluminum or aluminum and other materials shall be aluminum or stainless steel of a type that will not cause staining, corrosion or any galvanic corrosion..3 Fasteners shall be of a size, type and quantity to suit the specified performance requirements. 2.5 INSULATION.1 Insulation to be as specified in Section Where insulation is installed in two layers, place top layer with all joints staggered from bottom layer. No through joints allowed. 2.6 AIR/VAPOUR BARRIER.1 Air/Vapour barrier to be as specified in Section and is to be installed to manufacturer s recommendations. 2.7 SEALANTS..1 Concealed: Tape or compound, non-skinning, non-drying, butyl rubber..2 Exposed: One part thermo-plastic, elastomer based sealant with colour to be selected from the manufacturer s standard range. 2.8 FABRICATION.1 Architectural wall panels to be fabricated in accordance with reviewed shop drawings with straight lines, square corners, smooth bends, free of all twists, kinks, warps, dents or other imperfections which may affect appearance or performance..2 Panels shall be reinforced as required..3 System shall be compartmentalized in accordance with approved shop drawings..4 All fasteners shall be concealed..5 Trim and flashing shall be factory fabricated, ready for assembly before shipping to jobsite

5 PART 3 EXECUTION 3.1 INSPECTION.1 Inspect the work of others upon which work of this section depends and notify the consultant in writing of any defects or irregularities which would affect the performance or appearance of the work of this section. 3.2 INSTALLATION.1 Installation to be carried out by the manufacturer s trained erection crews in the permanent employ of the manufacturer or by the manufacturer s approved erector..2 Erectors to have a minimum of five (5) years experience on projects of similar size and degree of complexity..3 All panels to be installed plumb, level and true and in proper alignment and in accordance with approved shop drawings. 3.3 ADJUSTING AND CLEANING.1 Remove and replace all panels damaged beyond repair..2 Repair any panels with minor damage..3 All panel surfaces to be cleaned promptly with dry wipe after removal of protective coating as installation progresses to remove all stains and marks caused during installation in accordance with the recommendations of the panel manufacturer. Please Note. 1. In order to ensure maximum economy of design in using the Custom Metal CMPS AP Series Aluminum panels, please contact Custom Metal Contracting at the earliest possible stage of design so we can assist you with achieving maximum economy in details and panel layout and design. 2. Please contact: Jack Agnew 3, Street N.E., Calgary, Alberta, T1Y 6Z8 Tel: (403) Fax: (403) Cell: (403) jacka@custommetal.ab.ca End of Specification Section May, 2003