AL13 Architectural™Systems – V-Line SystemSection 074213
PREFORMED METALCLADDING
November 2016Page 1 of 10
SPEC NOTE DESCRIPTION: This Section specifies requirements for aluminum architecturalcladding, including components, attachment system and accessories. Girts, furring bars or substructure is not included in this section and should either be specified separately or added into this section by the Specifier.
SPEC NOTE: Specifier is to edit Section carefully to meet project-specific requirements and fill in square bracketed blanks with appropriate information. Where multiple options are indicated with square brackets, select the appropriate option and delete those that do not apply. Delete all SPEC NOTEs and square brackets prior to final printing.
SPEC NOTE: Information in the Section is intended to assist the specification writer working on a construction project with selection of appropriate products and to save time writing the project specification Section. The specification writer is responsible for product selection, as well as the use and application of this information, and should contact the manufacturer to ensure that all options are available and that the associated specification information is valid and correct. These specifications do not replace the services of a professional engineer specializing in the building envelope.
Part 1GENERAL
1.1SECTION INCLUDES
.1Supply and installation of profiled prefinished aluminum cladding and soffit forming a part of an exterior wall rainscreensystem withgirts, [insulation and air/vapour retarder,] flashings and trims using prefinished sheet materials and concealed fasteners.
SPEC NOTE: List in 1.2 RELATED WORK only those specification sections that are directly referred to in the body of this section. If no other specification sections are referred to in the body of this section, then remove article in its entirety.
1.2related work
.1[Section 03 30 00 - Cast-In-Place Concrete]
.2[Section 05 10 00 - Structural Steel Framing]
.3[Section 05 41 00 - Structural Metal Stud Framing]
.4[Section 06 10 00 - Rough Carpentry]
.5[Section 07 21 13 - Board Insulation]
.6[Section 07 25 13 - Modified Bituminous Air and Vapour Retarders]
.7[Section 07 62 00 - Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim]
.8[Section 07 92 00 - Joint Sealants]
1.3References
.1American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA)
.1AAMA 2604-13, Voluntary Specification Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for High Performance Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and Panels.
.2AAMA 2605-11, Specification for Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Superior Performing Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and Panels.
.3AAMA 508-14, Voluntary Test Method and Specification for Pressure Equalized Rain Screen Wall Cladding Systems.
.2American Association Inc. (AAI)
.1DAF4503, Designation System for Aluminum Finishes.
.3American Society for Testing and Materials International, (ASTM)
.1ASTM E84-11a, Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.
.2ASTM E136-16, Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750oC.
.3ASTM F1667-15, Standard Specification for Driven Fasteners: Nails, Spikes, and Staples.
.4Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB)
.1CAN/CGSB93.2M91, Prefinished Aluminum Siding, Soffits and Fascia, for Residential Use.
.2CGSB 93.592, Installation of Metal Residential Siding, Soffits and Fascia.
.5Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC)
.1LEED V4 Building Designand Construction(2016)
.2LEED Canada 2009 Rating System, LEED Canada for New Construction and Major Renovations. LEED Canada for Core and Shell Development.
.6European Standard (EN)
.1UNI EN 13523-4:2001, Coil Coated Metals – Test Methods – Part 4: Pencil Hardness.
.7Underwriters Laboratories Canada (ULC)
.1CAN/ULC S102-10, Standard Method of Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials and Assemblies.
.2CAN/ULC S114-05, Standard Method of Test for Determination of Non-Combustibility in Building Materials.
.3CAN/ULC S157-05, Strength Design in Aluminum.
1.4system description
.1Design Requirements
.1General Cladding Properties:
.1Smoke Developed –CAN/ULC S102: 0
.2Smoke Developed Index – ASTM E84: 0
.3Flame Spread Index –CAN/ULC S102: 0
.4Flame Spread Index – ASTM E84: 0
.5Fire Propagation - ASTM E84: Qualified
.6Combustibility – ASTM E136 Option A: passed
.7Combustibility – CAN/ULC S114: Non-combustible.
.8Pressure Equalization – AAMA 508: Pass
.9Static Water Penetration (15 psf) – AAMA 508: Pass
.10Dynamic Water Penetration – AAMA 508: Pass
.11Structural Loading – AAMA 508: Pass; Design Pressure = 80 psf
SPEC NOTE: First option below is for Fluorocarbon finished planks. Second option is for woodgrain powder coated finishedplanks.
.2[High Performance Fluorocarbon Finish Coating:]
.1Minimum Thickness - ISO 2360: 27 micrometers
.2Gloss - ASTM D523: 20-45%
.3Pencil Hardness - ASTM D3363: HB and F
.4Toughness - ASTM D4145: 2T no rift
.5Adhesive Force - ASTM D3359: 4B
.6Impact Resistance - ASTM D2794: >100 kg.cm
.7Abrasion Resistance - ASTM D968: 64.6 L/mil
.8Mortar Resistance - ASTM 605.2: 24 hrs no blister
.9Humidity Resistance - ASTM D714: 3000 hrs no blister
.10Boiling Water Resistance - ASTM D3350: passed
.11Salt-Spray Resistance - ASTM C117: 3000 hrs no blister
.12Acid Resistance - ASTM D1308: No effect
.13Alkali Resistance - ASTM D1308: Passed
.14Solvent Resistance - ASTM D2248: Passed
.15Colour Retention - ASTM D2244: Delta E = 0.34
.16Chalk Resistance - ASTM D4214: No chalking
.17Gloss Retention - ASTM D2244: >80 percent
.3[High Performance Powder Coated Finish:Decoral System USA Corporation, passes coating performance testing in accordance with AAMA 2604.]
.1Scratch test: to UNI EN 13523-4:2001
.2Direct Inland, 45degree South-Florida, 48 month Inspection Report by Q-Lab Test Services
.3Direct Inland, 45degree South-Florida, 48 month Instrumental Color Report by Q-Lab Weathering Research
.4Gloss Retention - ASTM D523: 50%
.5Chalking – ASTM D4214 Test Method A: 8
.6Fade – ASTM D2244 : <5
1.5PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
.1Maximum deflection not to exceed L/180 under system’s own weight plus wind load(positive and negative)loads acting normal to the plane in accordance with the Building Code Climatic Data, wind load1:30 years.
.2Design sheet cladding to span continuously over at least four structural supports(three spans)and design fastening to structural supports to sustain factored loads in accordance with authority having jurisdiction.
.3Calculate live load deflections in accordance with authority having jurisdiction and as modified by the requirements of this Section.
.4Provide for movement of components without causing buckling, failure of joint seals, undue stress on fasteners when subject to seasonal temperature range from 40C(40F)to +50C(120F), and wind loads noted above.
.5Include expansion joints to accommodate movement in wall system and between wall system and building structure, where these movements are caused by deflection of building structure, and accommodate these movements, without permanent distortion, damage to infills, racking of joints, breakage of seals, or water penetration.
.6Provide for positive drainage to the exterior of all water entering or condensation occurring within the system.
.7Final review and acceptance of work completed by this Section shall be carried out by the manufacturer's representative, the Consultant, Contractor and the Subcontractor.
1.6LEED CREDIT CONTRIBUTIONS
.1Provide required information in accordance with Section 01 33 00 – Submittal Procedures.
.2Coordinate LEED project and submittal requirements with Section 01 35 11 - LEED Requirements.
.3MR Credit 2[.1] [.2] – Construction Waste Management:
.1Content: Reduce the amount of construction waste materials going to landfill by using more efficiently sized materials; a minimum of [50%] [75%] by weight of construction waste materials must be diverted from landfill disposal; larger plank products having fewer off cuts may contribute to the required content.
.2Compliance Requirements: Submit calculations indicating reduction in waste materials by comparing amount of waste arising from using standard plank products compared to larger plank products; products that use less packaging will be given preference over products that provide standard packaging.
.3Coordinate waste management requirements with Section017421Construction/Demolition Waste Management and Disposal.
.4Remove from site and dispose of packaging materials at appropriate recycling facilities, as follows:
.1Divert unused metal materials from landfill to metal recycling facility.
.2Divert unused wood materials from landfill to recycling or composting facility.
.3Divert unused coating materials and caulking material from landfill to official hazardous material collections site; do not dispose of unused paint and caulking materials into sewer systems, into lakes, streams, onto ground or in other locations where it will pose health or environmental hazard.
1.7Submittals
.1Submit product data in accordance with Section 01 33 00 – Submittals:
.1Submit manufacturer's printed product literature, specifications and datasheet.
.2Submit WHMIS MSDS Material Safety Data Sheets acceptable to Labour Canada, and Health and Welfare Canada. Indicate VOC’s:
.1Caulking and sealant materials during application and curing.
.2Finishing materials.
.3Insulation adhesives.
.4Paints.
.5Isolation coatings.
.2LEED Submittals: Coordinate LEED submittal requirements with Section 013511-LEED Requirements.
.3Product Data: Submit manufacturer's product data, standard drawing details, and installation instructions for system and individual components.
.1Indicate arrangement of cladding system including dimensions, wall openings, location of joints, profiles of inner and outer skin, types and locations of supports, fasteners, flashing, closures, compliance with design criteria and requirements of related work.
.4Submit samples in accordance with Section 01 33 00 – Submittals:
.1Submit duplicate 300 x 300 mm samples of wall system, representative of materials, finishes and colours.
.2Prior to ordering materials, provide to consultant the following for verification purposes: three samples of colour of finish specified.
.5Colour Charts: Submit cladding manufacturer’s colour charts showing full range of standard colours and finishes.
.6Close-out Submittals: Upon project completion, submit manufacturer’s warranties, including limitations and conditions. Coordinate LEED Close-out Submittal requirements with Section013511LEED Requirements.
.7Warrantees: Submit manufacturer’s product warranties.
1.8Quality Assurance
.1Coordinate requirements with Section 014500 - Quality Control.
.2Test Reports: certified test reports showing compliance with specified performance characteristics and physical properties.
.3Installer Qualifications: Engage experienced installer, with a minimum of 5 years experience, who has completed systems similar in material, design, and extent to that indicated for Project and with record of successful performance.
.4Pre-installation Meeting: Conduct pre-installation meeting to verify project requirements, manufacturer’s installation instructions, and manufacturer’s warranty requirements.
SPEC NOTE: Edit required pre-installation meeting participants in the article below to meet project-specific requirements.
.1Participants: General Contractor, installation subcontractor, [Construction Manager,] [Owner,] [Consultant], [Architect,] and [Engineer].
.2Verify project requirements.
.3Review installation and substrate conditions.
.4Co-ordination with other building subtrades.
.5Review manufacturer'sinstallation instructions and warranty requirements.
.5Mock-Ups: Mock up complete system at location as directed by [Consultant] [Architect] [Engineer].
.1Construct a [portion of one exterior wall in location agreed upon by Consultant] [a free standing mockup] to establish a standard of construction, workmanship, and appearance.
.2Construct mockup indicating relationship between wall cladding, air spaces, air/vapour retarder membrane, windows, and doors.
.3Do not continue with work of this Section until Consultant has approved mockup.
.4Remove freestanding mockup upon completion of all cladding work or when otherwise directed by Consultant].
.5[Accepted mock-ups may be incorporated into the work of this Section.]
1.9Delivery, Storage and Handling
.1Ordering: Conform to manufacturer’s ordering instructions and lead time requirements to avoid construction delays.
.2Deliver materials and components in manufacturers’ unopened containers or bundles, fully identified by name, brand, type and grade. Prevent damage during unloading, storing and installation.
.3Store, protect and handle materials and components in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations to prevent twisting, bending, mechanical damage, contamination and deterioration.
.4Store materials off ground and keep clean, dry, and free of dirt and other foreign matter.
1.10Project/Site Conditions
.1Field Measurements: Verify location of structural members and openings in substrates by field measurements before fabrication and indicate measurements on Shop Drawings. Coordinate fabrication schedule with construction progress to avoid delaying the Work
.2Undertake installation work only when weather conditions meet manufacturers’ specific environmental requirements and when conditions will permit work to be performed in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and warranty requirements.
1.11WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL
.1Separate waste materials for recycling in accordance with Section 017421 - Waste Management and Disposal.
.2Divert used metal cutoffs from landfill by disposal [into the onsite metals recycling bin] [removed for disposal at the nearest metal recycling facility].
.3Divert reusable materials for reuse at nearest used building materials facility.
.4Divert unused caulking, sealants, and adhesive materials from landfill through disposal at hazardous material depot.
1.12Warranty
.1Manufacturer’s Product Warranties:
.1Cladding System: 15-Year Limited Product Warranty against physical defects of systems and products that are properly installed and maintained according to the manufacturer’s published application instruction.
SPEC NOTE: Select 25-year finish warranty for PVFD finish and 15-year warranty for Decoral powder coated woodgrain finish.
.2Finish Coating: 25-Year Limited Finish Warranty against the following:
.1Peeling and checking of finish, except slight crazing or cracking as may occur on tightly roll-formed edges or brake bends at time of forming.
.2Chalking of exterior paint in excess of 8 when measured in accordance with ASTMD4214.
.3Fading or colour change in excess of 5 colour difference units when measured in accordance with ASTM D2244 on exposed painted surfaces.
.3Finish Coating: 15-Year Limited Product Warranty against physical defects of systems and products that are properly installed and maintained according to the manufacturer’s published application instruction.
.4Contractor’s Labour Warrantys: [1-year] [2-year] labour warranty, starting from [date of Owner acceptance of completed work][Substantial Performance], to cover repair of materials found to be defective as a result of installation errors.
Part 2Products
2.1Manufacturer
.1AL13 Architectural™Systems, 1364 Cliveden Ave, Delta, BC Canada, V3M 6K2Tel: (778) 724-0813 or 1-855-438-2513,
2.2METAL CLADDING
.1Formed Aluminum Cladding: Tension levelled, aluminum in accordance with ASTMB209 and ANSI H35.1 alloy designation6063 T5 and as follows:
.1Plank Sizes: 3658 mmx [100 mm] [152 mm] (144” x [4”] [6”])].
.2Weight: 6.59 kg/m2 (1.35 lb/ft2)
.3Profile: [smooth] [wood grain]
.4Finish: [fluorocarbon coating per AAMA 2605] [powder coating per AAMA 2604].
.5Colour: [as selected by Owner from manufacturer’s standard finish guide][custom colour matched].
.6Acceptable Materials:
.1AL13™V-Line Siding and Soffit as manufactured by Anenda Systems Inc.
2.3Accessories
.1Girts: Fabricated from minimum1.27mm (0.05”)thickness galvanized steel to ASTMA653, Grade230 with Z275 coating; finish material visible after assembly of wall system to match aluminum cladding.
.2Sub-Girts: Structural quality steel to ASTMA653, with Z275 zinc coating to ASTMA792, adjustable double-angle profile as indicated to accept panel with structural attachment to building frame.
.3Extrusions: 3658 mm (144”) long, corners and caps to profile for application.
.4Clips: 102 mm (4”) long system clips
.5Fasteners:
.1Attachment of Cladding to Steel Substrate: Number 10-16 self-drilling, self-tapping screws with corrosion-resistant coating to withstand 3000 hours of salt spray protection.
.1Acceptable Materials:
.1#10 Hex Head Tredecim, coated with drill-point.
.2Attachment of Claddingto Wood Substrate: Number 12 drill-point fasteners with EPDM washers and corrosion-resistant coatingto withstand 3000 hours of salt spray protection.
.1Acceptable Materials:
.1#12 Hex Head Tredecim coated with drill point.
.3Attachment of Cladding to Concrete Walls: 4.7 mm (3/16 inch) with corrosion-resistant coatingto withstand 3000 hours of salt spray protection, minimum 2000 psi.
.1Acceptable Materials:
.14.7 mm (3/16”) Hex Head Tredecim coated with matched tolerance drill bit.
.6Isolation Tape: Manufacturers standard material for separating dissimilar metals from direct contact.
.7Insulation Fastenings: Corrosion resistant, galvanized bugle head screws with38mm(1.5 inch) diameter washer,25mm(1 inch) minimum penetration into framing.
.8Insulation: Rigid type [4] [3] [2] as specified in Section07 21 13.
.9Air/Vapour Retarder: Selfadhering membrane as specified in Section072713.
.10Sealant: as indicated in Section 07 92 00 and as recommended by manufacturer. Colour of exposed sealant to match adjacent cladding.
.11Gaskets: Santoprene or EPDM as recommended by manufacturer.
.12Accessories: cap flashings, drip flashings, internal corner flashings, copings and closures for head, jamb, sill and corners, of same material, thickness and finish as exterior cladding, brake formed to shape.
.13Bituminous Coating: Coldapplied asphalt mastic, in accordance with CGSB1.108, compounded for0.40 mm(15 mil)dry film thickness per coat with inert type noncorrosive compound free of asbestos fibres, sulphur components, and other deleterious impurities.
.14Expansion joints: as recommended by Manufacturers Instructions.
2.4FABRICATION
.1Fabricate and finish cladding, and accessories at the factory to greatest extent possible using manufacturer's standard procedures and processes, and conforming to indicated profiles and with dimensional and structural requirements.
.2Fabricate cladding true, plumb and square, with no oilcanning or deformity that detracts from aesthetic appearance, matching quality and installation of accepted mockup specified above.
.3Apply bituminous coating or other permanent separation materials on concealed panel surfaces where cladding will be in direct contact with substrate materials that are not compatible or could result in corrosion or deterioration of either materials or finishes.
Part 3Execution
3.1MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS
.1Compliance: comply with manufacturer's written recommendations or specifications, including product technical bulletins, handling, storage and installation instructions, and datasheets.
3.2PREPARATION
.1Obtain dimensions from job site before fabricating wall system.
.2Ensure structural support is aligned and condition is acceptable.
.3Building surfaces shall be smooth, clean and dry, and free from defects detrimental to the installation of the system. Notify Contractor of conditions not acceptable for installation of system.
.4Inspect wall system and components before installation and verify that there is no shipping damage.
.5Do not install damaged planks; repair or replace as required for smooth and consistent finished appearance.
3.3Installation
.1Install cladding and components in accordance with CGSB 93.5, shop drawings, and manufacturer's written instructions.
.2Ensure continuity of building envelope air barrier and vapor retarder systems.
.3Install continuous starter strips, inside and outside corners, edgings, soffit, drip, cap, sill and window/door opening flashings as indicated.
.4Install outside corners, fillers and closure strips with carefully formed and profiled work.
.5Maintain joints in exterior cladding, true to line, tight fitting, hairline joints.
.6Attach components in manner not restricting thermal movement.
.7Caulk junctions with adjoining work with sealant. Do work in accordance with Section 079200 Joint Sealing.
.8Apply isolation coating to areas of contact between dissimilar metals.
.9Touch-Up Painting: Inspect completed wall system and apply matching touch-up paint as needed to correct minor paint flaws.
3.4CONTROL/EXPANSION JOINTS
.1Construct control and expansion joints as indicated.
.2Use cover sheets, of brake formed profile, of same material and finish as adjacent material.
.3Use mechanical fasteners to secure sheet materials.
.4Assemble and secure wall system to structural frame so stresses on sealants are within manufacturers' recommended limits.
3.5CONSTRUCTION
.1Installation Tolerances: Shim and align cladding within installed tolerance of6mm(¼”)in6100mm(20’0”)on level, plumb, and location lines as indicated, and within3mm(1/8")offset of adjoining faces and of alignment of matching profiles.
3.6FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
.1Have manufacturer of products supplied under this Section review Work involved in handling, installation/application, protection and cleaning of its products, and submit written reports in acceptable format to verify compliance of Work with Contract.