Metal Wall Panels

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METAL WALL PANELS

PART 1

GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Manufactured metal panels for exterior wall panels and subgirt framing assembly, with related flashings and accessory components.

1.02 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. AAMA 2605 - Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Superior Performing Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and Panels (with Coil Coating Appendix); 2022. B. ASTM A792/A792M - Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, 55% Aluminum-Zinc Alloy-Coated by the Hot-Dip Process; 2025a. C. NFPA 285 - Standard Fire Test Method for Evaluation of Fire Propagation Characteristics of Exterior Wall Assemblies Containing Combustible Components; 2025.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data - Wall System: Manufacturer’s data sheets on each product to be used, including:
1.

Physical characteristics of components shown on shop drawings.

2.

Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.

3.

Installation instructions and recommendations.

B. Shop Drawings: Indicate dimensions, layout, joints, construction details, support clips, and methods of anchorage.
C. Samples: Submit two samples of wall panel and soffit panel, 12 inches by 12 inches in size illustrating finish color, sheen, and texture.

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D. Test Reports: Submit test report verifying compliance with NFPA 285 for previously-tested exterior wall assembly.
E. Manufacturer's qualification statement.
F. Installer's qualification statement.

1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Company specializing in manufacturing products specified in this section with minimum three years of documented experience.
B. Installer Qualifications: Company specializing in installing products specified in this section with minimum three years of documented experience.
C. Testing Agency Qualifications: Independent firm specializing in performing testing and inspections of the type specified in this section.

1.05 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Protect panels from accelerated weathering by removing or venting sheet plastic shipping wrap.
B. Store prefinished material off the ground and protected from weather; prevent twisting, bending, or abrasion; provide ventilation; slope metal sheets to ensure proper drainage.
C. Prevent contact with materials that may cause discoloration or staining of products.

1.06 FIELD CONDITIONS

A. Do not install wall panels when air temperature or relative humidity