Product Guide Specification: Masterformat 2004 Edition in Parentheses. Delete Version Not Required
Product Guide Specification: Masterformat 2004 Edition in Parentheses. Delete Version Not Required
July 2012
3600 Glenwood Ave., Suite 250
Raleigh, North Carolina 27612
Phone (919) 874-7173
Fax (919) 874-7140
Website www.vmzinc-us.com
E-mail info@vmzinc-us.com
Specifier Notes: This product guide specification is written according to the Construction Specifications
Institute (CSI) 3-Part Format, including MasterFormat, SectionFormat, and PageFormat, as described
in The Project Resource Manual—CSI Manual of Practice, Fifth Edition.
The section must be carefully reviewed and edited by the Architect to meet the requirements of the
project and local building code. Coordinate this section with other specification sections and the
Drawings. Delete all “Specifier Notes” after editing this section.
Section numbers and titles are from MasterFormat 1995 Edition, with numbers and titles from
MasterFormat 2004 Edition in parentheses. Delete version not required.
Specifier Notes: This section covers Umicore Building Products USA, Inc. “VM ZINC® Flatlock”
factory-formed, zinc-alloy, metal wall panels.
Wall panel substrate and framing designs can vary greatly. The Architect should consult model building
code, Umicore Building Products USA’s literature, or building envelope consultant for additional
information of appropriate wall designs. Sheathing, insulation, weather resistive barrier, and vapor
retarder installation may be specified in this section or in other sections.
Consult Umicore Building Products USA, Inc. for assistance in editing this section for the specific
application.
PART 1 GENERAL
A. Section 05400 (05 40 00) – Cold-Formed Metal Framing: Secondary support framing
supporting metal wall panels.
C. Section 07210 (07 21 00) – Building Insulation (Thermal Insulation): Wall insulation.
F. Section 07620 (07 62 00) – Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim: Fascia, copings, flashings, and
other sheet metal work.
1.3 REFERENCES
Specifier Notes: List standards referenced in this section, complete with designations and titles. This
article does not require compliance with standards, but is merely a listing of those used.
B. ASTM D 968 – Standard Test Methods for Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by Falling
Abrasive.
C. ASTM D 1970 – Standard Specification for Self-Adhering Polymer Modified Bituminous Sheet
Materials Used as Steep Roofing Underlayment for Ice Dam Protection.
B. Thermal Movements:
1. Provide metal wall panel system that allows for thermal movements.
2. Provide clips that resist rotation and avoid shear stress as a result of metal wall panel
system thermal movements.
1.5 SUBMITTALS
C. Shop Drawings: Submit installer’s shop drawings as verified by manufacturer, including plans,
elevations, sections, and details, indicating installation layout of metal wall panel system, with
keyed references to termination points. Include the following:
1. Details of metal wall panels, including dimensions.
2. Details for joining and securing metal wall panel system, including layout of fasteners,
clips, and other attachments. Include pattern of seams.
3. Details of wall penetrations.
4. Details of special conditions.
5. Details of connections to adjoining work.
6. Details of required accessory items.
7. Metal wall panel system.
D. Samples for Verification: Submit panel manufacturer’s samples for each type of exposed
component required, including:
1. Metal Wall Panel System: Minimum 24 inches (600 mm) long by standard panel width,
including finished seams. Include fasteners and clips.
2. Trim and Closures: 24” long (600 mm) sample of each type of trim and closure, including
fasteners cleats and components.
3. Accessories: 24” (600 mm) long sample of each type of accessory.
E. Qualification Data: Submit qualification data for panel manufacturer and installer to
demonstrate capabilities and experience. Refer to AIA A305 Qualification Form as guide for
submittal.
B. Installer’s Qualifications:
1. Engage an experienced installer who has completed metal wall panel system installation
similar in material, design, forming method, and extent to that indicated for this Project and
with a record of successful in-service performance.
2. Provide evidence of the field installer’s participation in manufacturer’s training course.
C. Metal Wall Panel System Standard: Comply with panel manufacturer’s written and published
instructions.
Specifier Notes: Edit the following paragraph as required for the project.
D. Mock-ups:
A. Delivery:
1. Inspect delivered materials within 5 days from date of delivery. Report damaged materials
to panel manufacturer within 5 days.
2. Deliver materials to site in panel manufacturer’s original, unopened containers and
packaging, with labels clearly identifying product name and panel manufacturer.
3. Deliver materials so as not to be damaged or deformed.
4. Package metal wall panels for protection during transportation and handling.
5. Leave strippable protective UV-resistant film on metal wall panels.
A. Weather Limitations: Install metal wall panel system only when weather conditions permit
installation in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
1.9 WARRANTY
A. Warranty Period:
1. Materials: 5 years from date of Substantial Completion. (Provided by the Panel
Manufacturer.)
2. Installation: 2 years from date of Substantial Completion. (Provided by the Installer.)
Specifier Notes: Edit the above as required by architect/owner and as agreed to by panel
manufacturer.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURER
A. Metal Wall Panel Manufacturer: Umicore Building Products USA, Inc., 3600 Glenwood Ave.
Suite 250, Raleigh, NC 27612. Phone (919) 874-7173. Fax (919) 874-7140. Website
www.vmzinc-us.com. E-mail info@vmzinc-us.com.
a. Preweathered Zinc: “QUARTZ ZINC”. Dark gray zinc with luminance Y between 22
and 25 on exposed side or architect approved equal color management system.
b. Preweathered Zinc: “ANTHRA ZINC”. Charcoal black zinc with luminance Y
between 5 and 7 on exposed sides or architect approved equal color management
system.
c. Pigmented Preweathered Zinc: “PIGMENTO BLUE”. Zinc with a blue pigmented
coating.
d. Pigmented Preweathered Zinc: “PIGMENTO RED”. Zinc with a red pigmented
coating.
e. Pigmented Preweathered Zinc: “PIGMENTO GREEN” Zinc with a green pigmented
coating.
4. Dimensional Tolerances:
a. Coverage: Plus or minus 1/8 inch (3 mm).
b. Flatness: 1/8 inch (3 mm) on 36 inches (914 mm).
c. Curvature: 1/32” (0.8mm).
Specifier Notes: Verify product compatibility if products other than those listed in this article are to be
specified and installed in conjunction with the metal wall panels. Use Underlayment as specified below
with non-compatible substrates.
1. Fabric Underlayment:
a. Type: High-permeability, spun-bonded, non-woven, polypropylene fabric.
b. Weight: 6.103 oz/sq. yd (175grams/sq.m)
c. Thickness: 0.023 inch (0.60 mm)
d. Water Vapor Transmission, ASTM E 96, Method A: 212 perms.
2. Acceptable Products:
a. VM Zinc Compatible Weather Barrier.
b. Fabric underlayment approved by the panel manufacturer.
A. Clips:
1. [Hot dip galvanized steel] [or] [300 series stainless steel].
2. Pre-punched for attachment into substrate.
3. Thickness: 0.020” (0.5mm).
4. Designed to withstand negative load requirements.
B. Fasteners for clip attachment to steel substrate:
1. #12, [hot dip galvanized steel] [or] [300 series stainless steel], thread design and length
appropriate for substrate.
C. Fasteners for clip attachment to wood substrate:
1. #12, 300 series stainless steel, thread design and length appropriate for substrate.
D. Exposed Fasteners:
1. Self tapping screws, bolts, self locking rivets and other suitable fasteners designed to
withstand design loads.
2. Material: 300 series stainless steel.
3. Heads: Factory applied coating to match color of metal.
Heads: Factory applied coating to match color of metal.
Specifier Notes: Specify flashing and trim thickness. Consult manufacturer for more information.
Specify thicker products where trim with level surface may be required for aesthetic reasons.
B. Exposed Fasteners:
1. Self tapping screws, bolts, self locking rivets and other suitable fasteners designed to
withstand design loads.
2. Material: 300 series stainless steel.
3. Heads: Factory applied coating to match color of metal.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Examine substrates, areas, and conditions, with installer present, for compliance with
requirements for installation tolerances, metal wall panel supports, and other conditions
affecting performance of work.
B. Examine roughing-in for components and systems penetrating metal wall panels to verify actual
locations of penetrations relative to seam locations of metal wall panels before wall panel
installation.
C. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
3.2 INSTALLATION
Specifier Notes: Consult manufacturer’s instructions for assistance in editing this article as required for
the project.
A. Install metal wall panel in accordance with manufacturer’s written and published instructions and
installation guides.
C. Install metal wall panels plumb, level, square, true to line, and within installation tolerances.
E. Underlayment Installation:
1. Install and fasten fabric underlayment per manufacturer’s recommendations.
2. Lay in shingle fashion to shed water, lapping joints, edges, minimum of 6” ( 150 mm) .
Cover underlayment within 60 days.
G. Fasteners: Use fasteners of type and size (per Manufacturer Recommendations) that will
secure roof components in compliance with design load requirements.
H. Conceal fasteners and expansion provisions, where possible, in exposed work and locate to
minimize possibility of leakage.
I. Fasten metal wall panels to substrate supports with concealed clips at each flat-lock joint at
location, spacing, and with fasteners in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
1. Install clips to supports with specified fasteners.
2. Nest flat-lock seams and fasten together by interlocking.
3. Form laps and joints to shed water.
J. Metal Protection: Do not install metal wall panel system with non-compatible materials. Protect
the metal wall panels from masonry and products containing lime by leaving the protective
coating on the zinc until project and clean-up completion.
3.3 TOLERANCES
A. Installation Tolerances:
1. Maximum Alignment per Panel Variation: 1/8 inch (3 mm).
3.4 CLEANING
D. Clean finished surfaces on completion of metal wall panel installation, including removing
unused fasteners, metal filings, rivet stems, and pieces of flashing.
E. Maintain metal wall panels in clean condition during construction, removing all film
per elevation on the same day.
3.5 PROTECTION
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