[Project Name] Section 07 42 13 Insulated Metal Panels

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PART 1 – GENERAL
1.1 DESCRPTION

.1Supply factory insulated metal panels for wall systems as specified and as shown on
drawings.
.2Work furnished and included:
.1 All steel faced, factory foamed insulated panels with side lap seals for walls,
ceilings and/or roofs as detailed on drawings.
.2 Sealants between metal panel components.
.3 Related flashings, trims, and extrusions.
.4 Fasteners and washer plates.
.3Related work not included:
.1 Supply and installation of structural steel support.
.2 Supply and installation of roof coping, trim or flashing at parapet and wall-
roof junctions.
.3 Wood blocking.
.4 Windows.
.5 Doors.
.6 Supply and installation of structural steel support.

1.2 STANDARDS
.1Design of insulated metal panel system in accordance to the latest edition of:
.1 CSA-S136 for the design of Cold Formed Steel Structural Members
.2 National Building Code of Canada

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

.1Supplier shall design and supply work of this Section.

.2Supplier/installer shall have a minimum of 5 years proven experience and must have
completed at least 5 major insulated metal panel projects.

.3 All walls and openings are to be within ±3 mm (0.12”) of the location shown on
architectural drawings. Also, the façade is to be plumb within 1:1000 of the overall
height with a maximum of 25mm.

1.4 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

.1Structural movement: Accommodate movement of supporting structural framing and

without causing bowing, buckling, delamination, oil canning, excessive stress on
fasteners, or any other detrimental effects.

.2Thermal Movements: Allow for thermal movements from ambient and surface
temperature changes by preventing buckling, opening of joints, overstressing of
components, failure of connections, and other detrimental effects. Base
calculations on surface temperatures of materials due to both solar heat gain and
nighttime sky heat loss.

.1 Temperature Change (Range): 20 deg C, ambient; 40 deg C, material

surfaces.

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1.5 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

.1 Air Infiltration: Air leakage through assembly of not more that 0.035 m3/hr/m2
(0.002ft3/min/ft2) of wall area when tested according to ASTM E 283 at the following
test pressure difference:
.1 Test-Pressure Difference: 1000Pa (20 lbf/sq.ft.).
.2Water Penetration under Static Pressure: No water penetration when tested
according to ASTM E 331 at the following test pressure difference:
.1 Test-Pressure Difference: 1000Pa (20 lbf/sq.ft.).
.3Water Penetration under Dynamic Pressure: No water penetration when tested
according to AAMA 501.1
.4Structural Performance: Metal wall panel assemblies shall withstand the effects of the
following loads and stresses within limits and under conditions indicated, based on
testing to ASTM E 330:

.1 Wind Loads: Design wall system to resist {wind loads, positive and negative,
expected in this geographical region NBCC climatic data, 50 year probability} {###
kPa} without excessive deflection of panels, overstressing of fasteners, or other
detrimental effects on wall system.

.2 Deflection Limit: Design wall system to L/180.

.5Fire-Performance:
.1 Flame Spread Tests:
.1 Surface-Burning Characteristics: Provide materials with the following
surface-burning characteristics as determined by testing identical
products per ASTM E 84:
.1 Flame-Spread Index: 25 or less.
.2 Smoke-Developed Index: 450 or less.
.2 Surface-Burning Characteristics: Provide materials with the following
surface-burning characteristics as determined by testing identical
products per CAN/ULC S101:
.1 Flame-Spread Index: 25 or less.
.2 Smoke-Developed Index: 450 or less.
.2 Fire Endurance Test: Provide panels to remain in place for not less than 15 minutes, when
tested in accordance to CAN/ULC-S101.
.3 Fire Growth Test: Provide panels tested in accordance to CAN/ULC-S138 (CAN/ORD 376).
.4 Flammability Test: Provide panels tested in accordance to CAN/ULC-S127.
.5 Non-combustible Characteristics: Provide core material with the following combustibility
characteristics as determined by testing identical products per CAN/ULC-S134 or another
testing and inspecting agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.
.6Certification
.1 Panels shall be listed by the following agencies as evidence of independent
testing and periodic inspections of manufacturing facilities.
.2 Panels shall be listed under FM Approvals Class Number 4880 for Class 1
fire rating without height restriction.
.3 Wall panels shall be listed under FM Approvals Class 4881.
.4 The manufacturer shall be authorized by an independent body such as
Intertek, UL or ULC to apply a certification mark as evidence of product and
manufacturing review.
.5 Where panels will be used in food facilities in the immediate vicinity of
materials intended for human consumption, the system used should be
satisfactory to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

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1.6 SAMPLES
.1 Submit {standard color, full width panel sections of 11” length showing joints}
{ standard color, joint sample of panel, 10” in length}, insulation, profile, and
finishes for architect’s approval.

1.7 SHOP DRAWINGS

.1Submit shop drawings in accordance with Section [01 33 23].

.2Indicate layouts, elevations, dimensions and thickness of panels.

.3Show fastening and anchoring details.

.4Distinguish between factory and field assembled work.

.5No panels shall be fabricated until drawings have been approved by the architect.

.6Drawings shall be signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer, attesting to the

ability of the insulated metal panel system to withstand the specified loads.

1.8 MAINTENANCE DATA

.1 Provide maintenance data for cleaning and maintenance of panel finishes for
incorporation into manual specified in Section [## ## ##].

.2Submit instructions for repair and removal of panels.

1.9 MOCK-UP [If required]

.1Submit mock-up in accordance with Section [01 43 39].

.2 Erect mock-up panel approximately long x high in location directed by

Architect.

.3Mock-up panel shall include all components of the wall system and if approved by
Architect may be incorporated in to finished work.

.4Notify 72 hours before installation of mock-up for inspection by Architect. Do not

proceed with panel system work until mock-up has been approved.

1.10 PRODUCT DELIVERY, HANDLING AND STORAGE

.1The panels shall be handled and stored in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommended guidelines and good construction practices to prevent permanent
distortion and mechanical damage.

.2Store components and materials in accordance with panel manufacturer’s

recommendations.

1.11 GUARANTEE
.1 For work in this section, warranty by installer against defects or deficiencies in
materials or workmanship shall be for a period of one (1) year from date of
substantial completion.

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1.12 WARRANTY
.1 The panel manufacturer shall warranty for one (1) year from the date of substantial
completion of the work related to the wall/roof panels.

.2 Provide a manufacturer’s written warranty: Furnish panel manufacturer’s written

warranty covering failure of factory-applied exterior finish on insulated metal panels
within the warranty period; warrant finish per ASTM D 4214 for chalk not in excess
of 8 NBS units. Warranty period for finish: {5 years} {10 years} {20 years} after the
date of Substantial Completion.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.1 PANEL TYPE:
.1Vicwest Insulated Metal Panels.
.1 Panel Width: {42” (1067 mm)} {36” (915 mm)} {30” (762 mm)} {24” (610
mm)}.
.2 Panel Thickness: {2” (50 mm)} {2-½” (63 mm), {3” (75 mm)}, {4” (100 mm)},
{5” (125 mm)}, {6” (150 mm)}.
.3 Panel to incorporate nominal {1 mm} {9 mm} reveal in side lap.
.4 Exterior Sheet: {Stucco embossed} {Flat non-embossed} with {Fluted}
{Striated} {Microribbed} {Flat} {Ribbed} profile.
.5 Interior Sheet: Stucco embossed with {Fluted} {Flat} profile
.2Panels consisting of a polyisocyanurate core produced by the continuous line method
for optimum uniformity and quality will be considered. Laminated or styrene core
panels will not be accepted.
.3Panels shall consist of roll formed steel face and liner sheets chemically fused to a
foamed in place rigid polyisocyanurate expanded foam core.
.4Panels shall be single piece construction full height or may be stacked in multiple
courses for most temperature applications.
.5The steel facing sheets at the longitudinal edges of the panel shall have roll formed
male and female interlocking geometry fully supported by the foamed in place
insulation core. Ensure insulation-to-insulation contact at the tongue and groove
joint.
.6 Sealant {that is factory installed} {that is site applied} shall be incorporated into the
interlocking geometry.
.7All panels shall use fasteners and washers applied from the exterior and concealed in
the panel edge joint, when possible, for positive connection to the structural
support. Panels may be partially fastened to the structure using expansion type
fasteners into the interior panel face.

2.2 MATERIALS:
.1 Liner sheet shall have a nominal core thickness of {0.46 mm (0.018”)} {0.61 mm
(0.024”)} {0.76 mm (0.030”)}. {Steel shall conform to ASTM A792M Grade 230 with
hot dipped aluminum zinc alloy coating to AZM150.} {Steel shall conform to ASTM
A653M SS Grade 230 with hot dipped galvanized coating to Z275.}

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.2 Exterior sheet shall have a nominal core thickness of {0.46 mm (0.018”)} {0.61 mm
(0.024”)} {0.76 mm (0.030”)}. {Steel shall conform to ASTM A792M Grade 230 with
hot dipped aluminum zinc alloy coating to AZM150.} {Steel shall conform to ASTM
A653M SS Grade 230 with hot dipped galvanized coating to Z275.}
.3Core material used in the panel shall be foamed in place multi-component
polyisocyanurate insulation, having the following typical physical properties:
.1 95% closed cell based on ASTM D2856
.2 35 to 45 kg/m3 (2.2 to 2.8 pcf) density based on ASTM D1622
.3 0.11 MPa (16 psi) compression based on ASTM D1621
.4Blowing agent for core insulating material to have zero ozone depletion potential
.5Fasteners used to attach panels at concealed joints to the structural frame shall be
#14 with hex or washer head and used with joint washers supplied by panel
manufacturer.
.6Sealants used in the internal panel joints shall be non-curing mastic sealant, and
shall be applied on the warm side of the panel.

2.3 FINISHES
The exterior and interior faces of the insulated metal panel and flashings shall receive
factory applied coatings.
.1 The interior finish to be prepainted with {WeatherX®} {10000} {Barrier} Series.
Colour as selected by consultant.
.2 The exterior finish to be prepainted with {WeatherX®} {10000} {Barrier} Series.
Colour as selected by consultant.

PART 3 — EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION
.1Examine alignment of structural steel to ensure that support member alignment shall
not exceed the tolerance requirements of CSA Standard S16.1.
.2Report any unsatisfactory conditions to Architect in writing. Do not start work until
unsatisfactory conditions are rectified.

3.2 INSTALLATION
.1Install insulated metal wall panels, fasteners, washers and any required sealants in
accordance with approved shop drawings. Comply with panel manufacturers
general instructions and recommendations for installation and as applicable for
project conditions to ensure low temperature and/or weather tight performance of
wall panel system.
.2Install concealed fasteners and washers in side lap combined with supplementary
fasteners as required to ensure resistance to wind loading and compliance to
deflection limitations.
.3Adjacent panels shall be mechanically interlocked at their side lap with the roll formed
tongue and groove profile.

3.3 CLEAN-UP

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.1Remove protective film at the completion of the project when instructed by the
Architect and/or Owner.
.2Panel surface shall be free of deleterious material including dirt, filings caused by
drilling or cutting.
.3Remove all debris of this trade and leave work ready for other trades.
.4Repair or replace damaged panels to the satisfaction of the Architect and/or Owner.
The cost of repairing or replacing damaged material will be charged to the
responsible party.

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