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Specification Report
Release: 7.2 sp5 Job ID: 10192001
Est. Date: 10-20-01 Estimator: LTH
Rpt Time: 12/05/01 05:53:45 Number: 66322
Customer: SUFFOLK COUNTY NEW YORK, Suffolk, NY
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SECTION 13122
METAL BUILDING SYSTEMS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 WORK INCLUDED
Pre-engineered metal building, complete with structural
framing (columns, rafters, struts, purlins, girts);
prefinished roofing, siding; roof and wall insulation;
building canopies; metal flashings; trim; gutters and
downspouts; diagonal bracing; fasteners; and roof and
wall accessories and other components and material
required for a complete installation.
1.02 DESCRIPTIONS
Building Type: SRHI
Clear Span gabled rigid frame with variable depth columns and
rafters, with ridge at centerline of frame.
Roof Slope: 3.00/12 Sidewall A : 3.00/12 Sidewall C
Column Spacing at Exterior Walls: As shown on drawings
and compatible with placement of openings and other
requirements.
Minimum Eave Height: 14'-0 low side,
measured vertically from top of eave strut at sidewall
steel line to base of sidewall frame column. The
maximum vertical clearance from finished floor to
underneath the rigid frame rafter is FR2: 2 : 13'-2 1/2
FR2: 3 : 12'-9 19/32
FR2: 1 : 12'-9 19/32
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Grouting under columns is not required.
1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE
Codes and Standards:
Use following where applicable in building design:
AWS D1.1 "Structural Welding Code-Steel."
OR (For Canada)
CAN/CSA-S136, "Cold Formed Steel Structural
Members"
MBMA "Low-Rise Building Systems Manual,"
1986 Edition with 1990 Supplement.
AISI "Specifications for the Design of Cold
Formed Steel Structural Members," 1986 Edition
with 1989 Addendum.
OR (For Canada)
CAN/CSA-S136, "Cold Formed Steel Structural
Members"
AISC "Steel Construction Manual" and
"Specifications for the Design, Fabrication
and Erection of Structural Steel for
Buildings."
OR (For Canada)
CAN/CSA-S16.1, "Limit States Design of Steel
Structures"
Metal building manufacturer shall be certified
in accordance with American Institute of Steel
Construction (AISC) quality certification
program category MB for metal buildings.
This certification is to cover areas of general
management, engineering and drafting,
procurement, operations and quality control.
Upon request the manufacturer shall provide
proof of certification.
AAMA "Aluminum Construction Manual."
SJI "Standard Specifications, Load Tables and
Weight Tables."
AISC "Specification for Structural Joints
Using ASTM A325 or ASTM A490 bolts."
SDI "Steel Roof Deck Design Manual."
US ARMY CORPS of ENGINEERS - Standing Seam Metal
Roof (SSMR) Specification CEGS416. (For StarShield
Roofs) and/or ASTM E-1592-94.
Use the following where applicable in other phases
of design:
Building Code and regulations of other
governing authorities having jurisdiction at
project site.
Federal (Fed. Spec.), Military (MIL) and
Commercial (CS) Standards and Specifications,
as referenced herein.
American Society for Testing and Materials
(ASTM), Standards as referenced herein.
Ratings by:
Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc.
(UL Classification UL30 ).
Factory Mutual Research. Class 1 Panel
Roofs. FMRC Standard #4471
Design Criteria:
Building Code: - SBC 97
Occupancy: - Normal
Roof Collateral Loads:
Ceiling : 0.00
Sprinkler : 0.00
Other : 0.00
Ground Snow Load: - 30.0
Snow Site Exposure Factor : - All Other Cases
Thermal Factor : - Heated
Design Live Load Required : - 21.0
Frame Reduction Allowed : - No
Wind Design Velocity : - 90.0 mph
Wind Site Exposure : - Exposure B
Wind Category : - Inland
Seismic Zone: - Zone 1
Accelerated Zone : - Zone 1
Velocity Zone : - Zone 1
Accelerated Coefficient : - 0.10
Velocity Coefficient : - 0.10
Vertical Design Loads:
Purlin (Joists ) : - 21.00 psf
Rigid Frames : - 21.00 psf
Endwalls : - 21.00 psf
Deflection Criteria:
Roof Purlins
Live Load : L/150
Snow Load : L/150
Wind Load : L/120
Total Gravity : L/150
Total Uplift : L/120
Roof Rafters
Live Load : L/180
Snow Load : L/180
Wind Load : L/150
Total Gravity : L/180
Total Uplift : L/150
Wall
Girts : L/ 90
Endwall Columns : L/ 90
Frame Sidesway
Total Gravity : H/ 90
Total Lateral : H/ 50
Crane Load : H/100
Load Combinations: As required per the Building Code specified.
Minimum Load Combinations Considered:
a. DL + LL
b. DL + SNOW
c. DL + A
d. DL + WL
e. DL + EQ
f. DL + SNOW + A
g. DL + SNOW + EQ
h. DL + 1/2 WL + A
i. DL + 1/2 EQ + A
j. DL + SNOW + 1/2 WL
k. DL + 1/2 SNOW + WL
where,
DL = Roof dead load
LL = Roof live load
SNOW = Roof snow load
WL = Lateral primary wind load
EQ = Lateral seismic load
A = Auxiliary load
NOTES:
(1) For multistory buildings, or buildings
with mezzanines, floor live loads shall
be combined with the dead loads
including specified collateral loads or
with loading combinations (a) through
(k), if the result is more severe.
(2) Roof snow loads in loading combination
(f) shall be: Zero when the roof snow
loads are less than or equal to 13 PSF
(0.622 kPa); .5S when it is greater than
13 PSF (0.622 kPa), but less than 31 PSF
(1.484 kPa); .75S when it is equal
to or greater than 31 PSF (1.484 kPa).
(3) Roof snow loads in loading combination
(g) shall be: Zero when roof snow loads
are less than 31 PSF (1.484 kPa); .25S
when it is equal to or greater than 31
PSF (1.484 kPa).
(4) For the load combination (i) in the case
D + 1.0EQ + A, the Auxiliary Crane Loads
shall include only the total weight of
crane including bridge with end trucks
and hoist with trolley.
Building System Reference Standard: To establish
quality by which metal building systems by other
manufacturers will be judged, bidders are advised that
this specification is based upon metal building system
produced by STAR BUILDING SYSTEMS, Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma.
1.04 SUBMITTALS
General: To Comply with general conditions.
Shop Drawings and Calculations:
Design Calculations and Erection Drawings:
Prepared by, or under direct supervision of,
Registered Professional Engineer, licensed to
practice in State of NY with all
drawings and calculations bearing engineer's seal.
Show each type structural building frame required
and their locations within structure; details of
anchor bolt settings; sidewall, endwall, and roof
framing; diagonal bracing and location within
structure; metal floor deck and joist types; wall
and roof insulation and types; longitudinal and
transverse cross sections; details of curbs, roof
jacks, and items penetrating roof; canopy framing
and details; trim, gutters, downspouts, liner
panels, wall and roof coverings, and all accessory
items; materials; finishes; construction and
installation details; and other pertinent
information required for proper and complete
fabrication, assembly and erection of watertight
metal building system.
Material and Color Samples:
For each specific material sample requested by
architect, submit in size, form, and number
directed.
Submit duplicate color sample sets showing full
color range available, for selection purposes.
Product Data: Two (2) copies of manufacturer's
specifications and descriptive literature.
Certification: Two (2) copies of written
certification, prepared and signed by Registered
Professional Engineer licensed to practice in State of
NY , attesting that building design meets
specified loading requirements, requirements of codes
and authorities having jurisdiction at project site,
and other requirements specified.
Metal building manufacturer shall submit certification
of design to the architect to be an approved
manufacturer and that the roof system shall qualify for
UL Class 90 and state construction number. Metal building
manufacturer will furnish to the architect certification
that he is a member of the Metal Building Manufacturers'
Association and has been certified by the American
Society of Testing Materials under Category ASTM-MB.
1.05 PRODUCT HANDLING, DELIVERY AND STORAGE
Deliver and store prefabricated components, sheets,
panels, and other manufactured items so they will not
be damaged or deformed.
Stack materials on platforms or pallets above grade or
on concrete slab, covered with opaque tarpaulins or
other approved weather-resistant ventilated covering.
Store metal sheets and panels if subjected to water
accumulation in such a manner so they will drain
freely. Do not store sheets and panels in contact with
other materials which might cause staining.
Damaged material must be reported to determine if
replacement is required.
Inspect panels to prevent moisture between panels, and
secure as required.
1.06 WARRANTIES
All Components: Manufacturer's standard one (1) year
workmanship warranty.
Roof Panels including any Canopy Roof Panels:
Manufacturer's standard None year paint
finish warranty and/or manufacturer's standard twenty
(20) year no-perforation warranty.
Wall Panels: Manufacturer's standard StarGuard
year paint finish warranty.
Roof and wall panels with full 70 percent polyvinylidene
fluoride (Kynar) finish: Ultra Premium 20-year
warranty.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS AND FABRICATION
2.01 STRUCTURAL STEEL
Materials:
Structural Plate or Bar Stock: Minimum yield
strength (Fy) of 50,000 PSI (344,737 kPa).
Cold Formed Structural Steel: Minimum yield
strength (Fy) of 55,000 PSI (379,211 kPa).
Primary Structural Bolts and Nuts: ASTM A325;
size and quantity required by metal building
system manufacturer.
Prime Coat Paint: Primary structural shall be
Alkyd red oxide metal rust inhibitive primer equal
to Federal Standard #30111. Dry film thickness to be
1.0 mil. Secondary framing shall be red oxide rust
inhibitive primer applied by vacuum coated process
to 0.7-0.9 mil dry film thickness equal to
Federal Standard #30111.
Fabrication:
Primary Framing: Rigid frames of shop-welded
steel plate columns and rafters, both tapered and
uniform depth sections as required by drawings,
complete with all necessary stiffeners, connection
plates and holes for field-bolted assembly.
Columns and Rafters: Fabricated with holes
in web and/or flanges for attachment of
secondary members.
Splice Plates: Factory fabricated for
precision for all rafter-to-rafter and/or
column-to-rafter connections, complete with
connection bolt holes.
Base Plates, Cap Plates, Splice Plates and
Stiffeners: Fabricate to sizes required,
complete with all holes for connection
of primary and secondary structural members.
Factory weld into place.
Join flanges and webs of structural members
fabricated of plate or bar stock together by
continuous automatic submerged arc welding
process with all welding performed under the
supervision of certified welders in
accordance with standard practices of AWS
D1.1.
Make all primary rigid frame field-bolted
connections with A325 high-strength bolts of
size required by building system
manufacturer.
Clean all components of oil, dirt, loose
scale, and foreign matters. Factory paint
with one (1) coat of manufacturer's standard
primer.
Endwall Framing: Precision cold-formed and/or
shop-welded steel plate members consisting of
rafters and columns fabricated for field-bolted
assembly.
Columns, Rafters, Splice Plates, Clips,
Angles and Channels: Factory fabricate to
size required.
Plate Stock Endwall Framing Members: Join
flanges and webs by continuous automatic
submerged arc welding process, under the
supervision of welders certified in
accordance with standard practices of AWS
D1.1.
Clean components of oil, dirt, loose scale
and foreign matter and apply one (1) coat of
manufacturer's standard primer.
Secondary Framing, (Purlins, Girts, Struts, Flange
Braces, Base Angles, as required):
Purlins: Manufacturer's standard 8.5 " Z
sections, roll formed from minimum (Fy) 55,000
PSI (379,211 kPa) steel, punched for attachment.
Girts: 8.5 " Z or channel sections of roll
formed Fy 55,000 PSI (379,211 kPa) steel,
punched for attachment with 1/2" (127mm)
diameter bolts.
Eave Struts: 8.5 " x 3 1/4" (82.55mm) sections
of cold formed minimum Fy 55,000 PSI (379,211 kPa)
steel, with vertical web to receive sidewall
panels and four (4) 1/2" (12.7mm) diameter bolt
attachments to rigid frame in factory-punched holes
in column or bracket.
Roof Struts: Provide as required, detailed
and shown on final shop drawings, as required
by design analysis, with attachment to top
flange or rigid frame rafters by two (2) 1/2"
(12.7mm) minimum size diameter bolts at each
end of strut.
Flange Braces: Steel angles attached to purlin
or girt, to stiffen rigid frame flanges as
dictated by design and noted on final shop
drawings.
Optional Base Angle for Wall Panels: 3"(76.2mm) x
2" (50.8mm) x 0.071" (1.8mm) angle of commercial
grade steel, for field attachment to foundation
with approved type drive anchors.
Clean secondary framing components to be free
from oil, dirt, loose scale and foreign matter
and apply one (1) coat of manufacturer's
standard primer.
2.02 ROOFING and SIDING
Roofing and Siding Panels:
Roof Panels:
Description: The ribbed roof panel shall be
precision roll-formed to provide 36" (914.4mm)
26 -gauge, 80,000 PSI minimum (551,580 kPa) yield
steel. The panels shall have 1 1/8" (28.58mm) high
major ribs at 12" (304.8mm) o.c. with two minor ribs
symmetrically spaced between the major ribs. Panel
sidelaps shall be formed by lapping major ribs at
the panel edges. The underlapping rib shall have
full bearing legs to support the sidelap.
Panel end splices shall be over a structural
member and shall be a 6" (152.4mm) minimum lap.
Panels shall be longest length possible to minimize
endlaps. Perimeter trim, ridge panel and
transition flashing will be provided as required
to complete the roof assembly. Closures,
sealants and fasteners will be provided as
required for a weathertight installation.
Fastener spacing and type to be determined by
manufacturer's standard offering.
Product/Manufacturer. Equal to "DuraRib" roof
panels produced by STAR BUILDING SYSTEMS,
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Wall Panels:
Description: The ribbed wall panel shall be
precision roll-formed to provide 36" (914.4mm)
net coverage 26 -gauge, 50,000 PSI (344,737 kPa)
minimum yield steel. The panels shall have 1 1/8"
(28.58mm) high major ribs 12" (304.8mm) o.c. with
two minor ribs symmetrically spaced between the
major ribs. Panel sidelaps shall be formed by lapping
major ribs at the panel edges. The underlapping
rib shall have full bearing legs to support
the sidelap. Panels shall be longest length
possible (32'- 0" (9.754m) maximum) to minimize
endlaps. Panel end splices (when required) shall
be over a structural member and shall be a 4"
(101.6mm) minimum lap. Corner trim, base trim and
transition flashings shall be provided as required
to complete the wall assembly. Closures and fasteners
shall be provided as required for a weathertight
installation. Fastener spacing and type to be
determined by manufacturer's standard offering.
Product/Manufacturer. Equal to "DuraRib" wall
panels produced by STAR BUILDING SYSTEMS,
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Panel Finishes:
Ribbed Roof Panel:
Manufacturer's standard 0.5 oz. per sq. ft.
aluminum-zinc alloy-coating with Classic Green* color full
70 percent polyvinylidene fluoride (Kynar) finish.
Ribbed Wall Panel:
Manufacturer's standard 0.5 oz. per sq. ft.
aluminum-zinc alloy-coating with manufacturer's
standard Sahara Tan color siliconized polyester finish.
Fasteners:
Wall Panels: Manufacturer's standard long-life
coated #12 x 7/8" (22.23mm) self-drilling carbon
steel screws for liner panels and/or exterior
single skin wall panels and #12-14 x 1 1/4" (31.8mm)
self-drilling carbon steel screws for exterior
single skin wall panels utilizing blanket
insulation up to 4" (102mm) thick. Manufacturer's
standard #14 x 1 3/4" (44.5mm) stainless self-
tapping screws for factory insulated panels. All
exposed fastener heads will be factory colored
to match color of panels.
Single Skin Ribbed Roof Panels: Manufacturer's
standard #12 -14 x 1 1/4" (31.75mm) self-drilling
screws, long-life coated, unpainted or painted with
sealing washer, or #12-14 x 1 1/4" (31.75mm) carbon
steel self-drilling screws, with stainless steel cap
or zinc/aluminum alloy head and sealing washer.
Trim Fasteners: Manufacturer's standard plated
and finish painted #8 x 5/8" (15.875mm) self-
drilling screws with 1/4" (6.35mm) hex washer
head.
Roof Panel Sealant: Approved type, nonshrinking,
nondrying butyl-based sealant, specifically
formulated for roof application at temperatures from
20 degrees F (-6.67 degrees Celsius) to 120 degrees F
(48.88 degrees Celsius) and shall be in accordance with
United States Federal Spec TT-C-1796A (Type II, Class B).
2.03 WIND BRACING
Commercial grade steel rod bracing or portal frames
located as determined by manufacturer on the final shop
drawings. Where applicable, DuraRib, and StarMark,
roof and/or wall panels may utilize diaphragm action bracing
in lieu of steel rods.
Steel Rod Bracing: Provide complete with necessary
slope washers, flat washers and adjusting nuts at
each end.
Clean components free of oil, dirt, loose scale and
foreign matter.
2.04 WALL AND ROOF INSULATION
Wall and Roof Fiberglass Insulation ( for nonfactory-
insulated roof/wall panels ) :
Manufacturer's standard noncombustible fiberglass
blanket insulation with vapor barrier providing no
more than 0.02 PERMS moisture vapor transmission
(ASTM-E-96 Method A), 3.0 Roof %.1 Wall thick with Thermal Resistance
( R ) value of not less than 10 Roof 10 Wall for all areas,
unless shown otherwise on drawings.
Provide insulation and facing ( as a composite
material ) carrying UL fire hazard ( UL 723 ) rating
indicating a flame spread rating of 25 or less; or
FM classification as Class 1 material when rating is
applied to each individual component if field
assembled, or to composite unit if supplied factory
assembled.
2.05 ACCESSORIES
A. Gutters and Downspouts
Gutters for ribbed roof (single-skin and factory-
insulated) shall be suspended box sections of 26-
gauge galvanized factory-colored steel formed to
match the configuration of the gable trim and shall
have a minimum cross section of 36 square inches
(232.26 square cm). Gutter shall be attached to the
roof panel using standard fasteners as specified on
manufacturer's drawings. Gutter sections shall be
lapped and all splices and end closures shall be
sealed with aluminized sealant and then fastened with
trim fasteners as specified on manufacturer's drawings.
Downspouts shall be 29-gauge galvanized factory-
colored steel with a minimum cross section of 20
square inches (129.032 square cm).
Downspouts shall be located according to design
requirements as specified.
Downspouts shall be field attached to the gutter.
Downspouts shall be attached to the wall panel using
26-gauge galvanized factory-colored steel straps on
10'-0" (3.048m) centers. A 75-degree elbow shall be
provided at the base of all downspouts to direct the
water flow away from the building.
Finish: Manufacturer's standard siliconized
polyester system finish or full 70 006500F8olyvinylidene
fluoride (Kynar) finish in color as selected by
architect.
Walk Doors, Leafs, Frames and Hardware:
Frames: Manufacturer's standard self-flashing,
self-trimming style, fabricated from 16-gauge steel
with G-60 galvanized coating, with 5 3/4" (156.05mm)
deep frame profile. Provide complete with 18-gauge
sill channel, 22-gauge adapter angles, galvanized
reinforcements and preparations required for finish
hardware, and factory-applied bronze colored prime
coat finish.
Leafs: Manufacturer's standard in size shown on
drawings, not less than 1 3/4" (44.45mm) thick, of
flush panel design. Fabricate from minimum 20-gauge
steel with G-60 galvanized coating for the honeycomb
core leaf, 22-gauge steel with G-60 galvanized coating
for the foam core door leaf. Provide complete with
internal reinforcements, stiffeners, sound deadening
core material, preparation required for finish
hardware, and factory-applied bronze colored rust
inhibitive prime coat finish.
Finish Hardware: Except for finish hardware
provided as part of work of SECTION 08710, provide
following in quantity required for operational
installation of doors:
Hinges: Three manufacturer's standard, regular
weight, full mortise type per door leaf.
Thresholds: Aluminum type, factory-notched at
each end for tight fit to jamb frames.
Windows:
Commercial grade HS-C25 (horizontal slider),
P-C30 (project-in vent) or F-HC40 (fixed) shall
be extruded sections from 6063-T5 aluminum alloy with
a bronze or white baked-on acrylic finish, with head,
sill and jamb fins of the configuration required for
self-flashing design compatible with wall panel
configuration. Horizontal and project-in windows
have screens.
Windows shall be available in 14 nominal sizes
based on manufacturer's standard.
Insulated glass shall have an "A" level rating
with a five (5) year warranty against seal
failure. Glass sealant shall be polysulfide.
Glass unit overall thickness shall not be less
than 5/8". Glass shall be SSB (2mm) or DSB (3mm)
clear, tinted, obscure and/or tempered as
required.
Framed Opening:
Framed opening for overhead door shall consist of
8 1/2" x 3 1/4" x .074" (215.9mm x 82.55mm x 1.88mm)
thick minimum G-90 galvanized cold-roll-formed steel
channel jambs and header or 8 1/2" x 3 1/4" .057"
(215.9mm x 82.55mm x 1.45mm) thick red oxide primer
painted material as specified by design.
Framed opening jambs shall extend above the
header to allow trim and hardware to be
applied.
Openings shall be trimmed to accept wall panels
according to manufacturer's standard profile.
Sliding Doors:
Sliding doors (for single-skin ribbed wall panels
only) shall be single and/or double sliding doors
constructed of cold-formed structural steel sheeted
with panel with a maximum opening of 24'-0" (7.315m)
wide x 20'-0" (6.096m) height.
Door systems shall be provided with all tracks,
trolleys, covering, trim, flashing, closures,
locks, astragal plates and base guides
necessary for field assembly of the door
system.
Sliding door sections shall be suspended by
four-wheeled trolleys at each end sliding
inside a track mounted on the exterior wall.
Any structurals exposed when door is closed
shall be galvanized steel fastened with plated
fasteners. The jambs and header of the door
opening shall be painted one shop coat of red
oxide primer.
Ventilators:
Continuous ridge ventilator (univent) shall be a
10'-0" (3.048m) long vent with a 9" (228.6mm) throat
complete with all weather guards, rain caps, and with
operable damper, factory assembled to form a
weathertight unit when installed according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
Ridge ventilators shall be fabricated from
26-gauge minimum .05 oz./sq.ft. (14.79ml per sq. meter)
alum-zinc alloy-coated material with manufacturer's
standard Shell White polyester finish.
Ridge ventilator shall be provided including
factory installed ends. Vents require no
modification for continuous runs.
Dampers shall be one-piece construction
designed to lift vertically.
Provide damper operator kits for cable
operation to include operating lever, 40 linear
feet (12.192m)of cable, pulleys and hardware
per kit.
Preformed rubber filler strips to match the
configuration of the roof panel shall provide a
weathertight seal at the base when installed
according to the manufacturer's drawings.
Roof Jacks for Dura-Rib:
Roof jack shall be a 26-gauge, Shell White steel
cone factory installed and sealed to Dura-Rib roof panel.
Cone shall be made of same material.
Stack or pipe penetration shall be at the
centerline of a major corrugation of the roof
panel.
Pipe Flashing:
Pipe flashing shall consist of a molded rubber cone
with an aluminum ring bonded to the base. Pipe
flashing shall accommodate pipe diameter as
specified and be capable of flashing penetration at
any location of the roof panel. Flashing shall be
sealed and fastened in accordance with
manufacturer's drawings.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 ERECTION
General:
Erection shall be accomplished by a trained,
competent erector having experience in erecting
metal buildings.
Install all metal building system components in
strict compliance with manufacturer's instructions
shown on final shop drawings.
Handle and store all materials to avoid damage and
replace any damaged materials.
Erector shall observe and follow recommendations of
the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA),
the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC),
and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) practices, procedures and safety standards
where applicable.
Do not field cut or alter structural members without
approval from manufacturer.
Structural Frames:
Erect true to line, level and plumb, brace and
secure with temporary bracing in all directions as
required.
Level base plates and secure to anchor bolts to
level plane with full bearing to foundation
supporting structures.
Bracing:
Install all permanent diagonal rod or angle bracing
in roof and sidewalls as approved by manufacturer.
Properly tighten rods to avoid excessive sag.
Framed Openings:
Securely attach to building structural framing
members, square and plumb.
Roofing and Siding Panels:
General:
Install roof and canopy panels in such a manner
to permit drainage to eaves of building, with
panel ends square to eave.
Install wall panels with vertical edges plumb.
Arrange and nest sidelap joints away from
prevailing winds when possible.
Apply panels and associated items for neat and
weathertight enclosure.
Avoid "panel creep" or application not true to
grid lines.
Protect factory finishes from mechanical damage
or abrasions.
Install approved type closures to exclude
weather.
Install weather seal under ridge cap.
Flash and seal roof panels at eave, gable
and perimeter of all openings through roof
and elsewhere as required or shown on
drawings.
Flash and/or seal wall and liner panels at
perimeter of all openings, under eaves and
gable trims, along lower panel edges, and
elsewhere as required or shown on drawings,
as applicable.
Remove all fastener or cutting shavings from
roof and wall as erection is completed.
Wall Panels:
Install wall panels on exterior side of metal
framing with liner panels installed on building
interior in locations shown on drawings.
Align bottoms of panels to proper coverage and
fasten with manufacturer's recommended and
supplied fasteners.
Cut and fasten flashing and trims with approved
type fasteners.
Install all fasteners with power tool having
adequate torque and proper r.p.m. adjusted to
seat fastener without damage to heads, washers
or panels.
Install panel sidelap away from prevailing wind
or view direction when possible, maintaining
proper lap without fastener dimpling or
excessive overlap.
Accessories: Install gutters, downspouts, flashings,
trim, ridge covers, roof curbs, pipe flashings, closure
strips, roof jacks, and other accessories and sheet metal
items in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations
for positive attachment to building and provide a
weathertight mounting.
3.02 PAINTING
Touch-up all abrasions, scratches, field welds or other
damages in shop-primed or factory-finished painted
surfaces consistent with shop primer or factory-finished
painting.
Apply finish paint coats to factory-primed items.
Provide finish coats which are compatible with metal
building manufacturer's prime coat paints.
Provide approved type barrier coats over
incompatible primers where required.
Notify architect in writing of anticipated problems
using specified coatings with substrates primed by
others.
All finish coats by others should be solvent base or
approved by Star.
Protect hardware and accessories and similar items
in place and not to be finish-painted.
Finish exterior swing doors on tops, bottoms and
edges same as exterior faces, unless otherwise
indicated.
3.03 TOLERANCES
All framing members shall be erected plumb,
level or aligned not to exceed a deviation 1:300.
4.0 STAR BUILDING SYSTEMS CREDENTIALS
Metal Building Manufacturers Association Member
American Institute of Steel Construction Associate Member
Category MB, Certification of fabrication and/or design
for Oklahoma City Office, Monticello, IA Plant, Lockeford, CA
and Hamilton, Ontario Plants and Offices (All other plants are
certified under other Robertson-Ceco Companies).
Registered Professional Engineers
Registered in all 50 States
Professional Association Memberships by Star's Engineers:
National Society of Professional Engineers
Oklahoma Society of Professional Engineers
American Society of Civil Engineers
American Welding Society
Oklahoma Structural Engineers Association
International Conference of Building Officials, Evaluation
Service, Inc.
Category: Fabricators of Prefabricated Buildings and
Components
ICBO ES Research Report FA-175, Monticello, IA Plant
ICBO ES Research Report FA-277, Lockeford, CA Plant
Canadian Welding Bureau
Welding Certification, Monticello, IA and Lockeford, CA Plants,
Hamilton, Ontario Plant certified as Robertson Building Systems.
German Welding Certification to Din 18 800 Part 7
by Schweiátechnische Lehr-und Versuchsanstalt, Duisburg
Monticello, IA Plant Certification for Procedures and Welders.
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
Uplift Classified Roof Panels
Construction No. 59, 59A & 144 - DuraRib Roof Panels
Construction No. 165 - StarShield Standing Seam Roof Panels.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
StarShield roof panel approved per CEGS 07416 test specification.
State of Indiana Master Plan Approval
Star building types: STR,STB,SRLO,SRHI,SMS,SMT,SSB and SWE
approved.
South Florida/Dade County Dura-Rib Roof Approval
Acceptance No. 98-0122.03
State of Wisconsin Approval
Star building types: STR,STB,SRLO,SRHI,SMS,SMT,SSB and SWE
approved.
State of Nevada
Approved Fabricator of Metal Buildings in Clark County (Las Vegas).
City of Houston, TX
Fabrication Approval
National Roofing Contractors Association Member.
Factory Mutual Approval
StarShield Standing Seam Roof System approved per FM Standard 4471.