SECTION 07 41 13
METAL ROOFING
MASTER SPECIFICATION
PART I - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1.01 DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
A. Section Includes:
The extent of each type of preformed metal roofing panel as indicated on the drawings
and by the provisions of this section. The scope of work includes, but shall not be limited
to: preformed metal roof panels, flashing required to weatherproof the system (ridge, hip,
valley, cleat, eave, rake wall, rake edge, apron, inside corner, outside corner, gutter,
downspout, drip sill, end wall, and other miscellaneous flashing), related accessories
necessary for attachment of the roofing system, all butyl tape and sealant used in
conjunction with the roofing system, and necessary attachment hardware as required to
meet the performance standards and complete the roofing enclosure as indicated by
Contract Documents.
1.02 RELATED SECTIONS:
A. Section 05120: Structural Steel Framing
B. Section 05310: Steel Roof Deck
C. Section 05500: Miscellaneous Metal Fabrication
D. Section 06100: Rough Carpentry
E. Section 07210: Building Insulation
F. Section 07600: Flashing and Sheet Metal
G. Section 07900: Sealant
1.03 REFERENCES:
A. American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed
Steel Structural Members (2008).
B. American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Manual of Steel Construction (Current
Edition).
C. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):
1. ASTM A792: Specification for Sheet Steel, Aluminum-Zinc Alloy-Coated by the
Hot-Dip Process.
2. ASTM E283-91: Test Method for Rate of Air Leakage over Solid Substrate.
3. ASTM E331-93: Test Method for Rate of Water Penetration over Solid Substrate.
4. ASTM E1680-95: Test Method for Rate of Air Leakage over Open Framed
Structure.
5. ASTM E1646-95: Test Method for Rate of Water Penetration over Open Framed
Structure.
6. ASTM E1592-95: Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Sheet
Metal and Siding Systems by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.
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D. Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA):
1. Architectural Sheet Metal Manual (2003 edition).
E. Underwriter's Laboratory (UL) Roofing Materials and Systems Directory:
1. Roofing Materials and Systems Directory listings and classifications of
Underwriter's Laboratory roofing construction assemblies.
1.04 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION:
A. Design Requirements:
1. Continuous, one-piece, preformed, prefinished single length roof panels.
2. Panels, clips, and other components required for specific project conditions.
3. Manufacturer is responsible for providing evidence acceptable to Architect that
manufacturer's specified roof system is capable of meeting thermal, wind uplift,
and performance requirements specified.
B. Thermal Movement:
1. Complete metal roofing and flashing system shall be capable of withstanding
expansion and contraction of components caused by changes In temperature
without buckling, producing excess stress on structure, anchors or fasteners, or
reducing performance ability.
2. Interface between panel and expansion clip shall provide for applicable thermal
movement in each direction along longitudinal direction.
C. Performance Requirements:
1. Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc. (UL) Wind Uplift Resistance Classification for
Roof Assembly shall be Class 90, as installed, pursuant to Construction Number
(selected from available assemblies in technical section of architectural binder)
431, 431A, 432, 433, 498, 498A, or 498B as defined by UL 580. Certified
statements from manufacturer without proper UL classification will not be
acceptable.
2. Complete metal roof system shall have maximum static pressure air infiltration of
0.046 cfm / square foot with 1.57 psf air pressure differential when tested in
accordance with ASTM E283-91 or 0.014 cfm / square foot with 1.57 psf air
pressure differential when tested in accordance with ASTM E1680-95.
3. Complete metal roof system shall have no uncontrolled water penetration
(dynamic water pressure), other than condensation, when exposed to dynamic
rain at 6.24 psf differential static pressure when tested for not less than fifteen (15)
minutes in duration in accordance with ASTM E331-93 or ASTM E1646-95.
4. Entire roofing system (metal panels, flashing, expansion joints, and penetrations),
are to be detailed to provide watertight roof under peak weather conditions.
1.05 SUBMITTALS
A. LEED Submittals for Sustainable Design Requirements (OPTIONAL):
1. Product Test Reports for Credit SS 7.2: For roof panels, indicating that panels
comply with solar reflectance index requirement. Submit roof material’s
reflectance and emittance values in addition to calculated SRI.
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2. Product Data for Credit MR 4.2: Indicating percentages by weight of
postconsumer and pre-consumer recycled content for products having recycled
content.
a. Include statement indicating costs for each product having recycled
content.
3. Documentation for Credit MR 5.2: For materials showing locations and origin of
material extracted, harvested or recovered, as well as manufactured within 500
miles of the project site.
a. Include statement indicating product name, material manufacturer, total
product cost, percentage of product, by weight that meets both the
extraction and manufacturer criteria, distance between the project site and
extraction/harvest/recovery site, and distance between the project site and
the final manufacturing location.
4. Energy Performance: Provide roof panels with solar reflectance index not less
than 29 when calculated according to ASTM E 1980 based on testing identical
products with a roof slope > 2:12 by a qualified testing agency.
B. Shop Drawings Submittals:
1. Manufacturer of the metal roof system shall provide complete shop drawings in
accordance with the requirements specified in Section 01340.
2. Shop drawings must be submitted and returned as acceptable prior to the
beginning of product production.
C. Product Data Submittals:
1. Submit manufacturer's detailed product literature including the system profile
sheet, system description including: material base-sheet gauge, seam height,
panel on-center, finish, and sealant as required.
2. Submit manufacturer's installation guidelines of the specified product.
3. Submit a sample of each type of roof panel, complete with factory finish. In the
case where custom color is specified, send a custom color chip for written
approval along with a standard color product sample for review.
D. Quality Control Submittals:
1. Submit shop drawings signed by a registered licensed engineer certifying the
design of the roof system meets the specified performance criteria.
1.06 QUALITY ASSURANCE:
A. Qualification of installers:
1. Competent and skilled sheet metal applicators familiar with Dimensional Metals'
products, standard details and recommendations. Applicator shall have at least
two (2) years experience applying these types of materials with successful
completion of projects with similar scope and is an approved installer with
company-issued documentation accordingly.
2. Installers shall be thoroughly trained and experienced in the necessary crafts and
who are completely familiar with and comply to the recommendations and details
of the manufacturer and the ―Architectural Sheet Metal Manual‖ published by
SMACNA.
3. Installers shall follow the manufacturers' installation details without exception
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unless written authorization from the manufacturer and architect are provided on
an installation detail revision. Detail revision authorization must be made in
advance of product installation.
B. Qualification of the product manufacturer:
1. Manufacturer shall be a company specializing in Architectural Sheet Metal
Products with at least ten (10) years experience. Being listed as a prequalified
manufacturer does not release manufacturer from providing complete, current and
acceptable test data for each performance, thermal, and wind load requirement
specified for specific profile proposed.
2. Manufacturer shall operate a permanent, full-time, manufacturing facility where
the metal roof panels are produced on fixed based multi-station roll forming
machines that are included in the Underwriter's Laboratory field inspection
services. These facilities must be currently under inspection at least four times
per year by Underwriter's Laboratory personnel to verify compliance that the
products fabricated are in accordance with the specifications of the products
which were originally tested. Portable on-site rollformers may not be used unless
roof panels exceed 90’ in length.
C. Product Substitutions:
1. Substitutions to the specified systems shall be submitted to the Architect no later
than fifteen (15) days prior to the official bid date. Acceptance of any substitutions
shall be put forth in written addendum within ten (10) days prior to the official bid
date.
2. No product substitutions will be permitted without meeting all of the performance
criteria set forth in this specification.
3. No product substitutions shall be submitted after the official bid date.
4. Product substitutions, when submitted, must include all applicable testing
documentation defined in paragraph 1.04.C, panel sample profiles, appropriate
panel descriptions and/or literature for review, and a list of 3 successfully installed
projects of similar scope and complexity including supervising architectural firm or
owner for those projects.
1.07 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. Deliver roof system components to project site in manufacturer's unopened original
containers.
B. Protect roof system components during shipment, storage, handling and erection from
mechanical abuse, stains, discoloration and corrosion.
C. Provide strippable plastic film on all painted surfaces between contact areas to prevent
abrasion during shipping, storage and handling.
D. Store materials off the ground, providing for drainage, under protective cover which
allows for air circulation and protection from foreign material contamination, mechanical
damage, cement, lime, or other corrosive materials
E. Handle materials to prevent damage to surfaces, edges and ends of roofing components.
Damaged material shall be rejected and removed from site.
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F. Examine materials upon delivery to jobsite. Reject and remove physically damaged,
stained or marred material from project site.
G. Metal roof components with strippable film must not be stored with exposure to direct
sunlight.
H. Stack material to prevent damage and allow for adequate ventilation and drainage.
1.08 SITE CONDITIONS
A. Determine that work of other trades will not hamper or conflict with necessary fabrication
and storage requirements for preformed metal roofing system.
B. Protection:
1. Provide protection or avoid traffic on completed roof surfaces.
2. Do not overload roof with stored materials.
3. Support no roof-mounted equipment directly on roofing system.
C. Determine that work of other trades which penetrates roof or is to be made watertight by
roof is coordinated by location, in place, and accepted prior to installation of roofing
system.
1.09 WARRANTIES
A. Furnish manufacturer's Standard Twenty (20) Year Warranty stating the architectural
fluorocarbon coating will:
1. Not crack, chip, peel or exhibit any other mechanical failure of paint to adhere to
the substrate.
2. Not exhibit fading or color change in excess of five (5) hunter delta E units as
determined by ASTM D2244-79.
3. Not chalk in excess of a numerical rating of eight (8) as determined by ASTM
D4214-98
B. Furnish manufacturer's Standard Watertightness Warranty for a period of (select one of
the following three warranty periods) [five (5) years, ten (10) years or twenty (20) years]
after the date of substantial completion. Entire source of material and labor shall be the
sole responsibility of one subcontractor.
1. Warranty shall be limited to the value of the metal roofing system, installed and is
non-prorated.
2. Warranty shall be signed by the manufacturer of the metal roof system and his
authorized installer, agreeing at their option to replace or repair defective
materials and workmanship as required to maintain the metal roof system in
watertight condition.
3. Warranty shall not exclude any conditions such as flashing, valleys, penetrations,
etc. that are an integral part of the roof system.
4. The manufacturer of the metal roof system shall review installation details and
perform on site inspections as required to certify proper watertight roofing material
installation.
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PART 2 - PRODUCT
2.01 MANUFACTURER
A. Dimensional Metals, Inc., 58 Klema Drive North, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068.
B. Additional manufacturers approved to bid this project are listed below. Being listed as a
prequalified manufacturer does not release the manufacturer from providing a similar
product that meets the performance criteria as listed in this specification. It is the
responsibility of the manufacturers to provide evidence of meeting the specification
parameters.
2.02 SHEET MATERIALS
A. Select one of the following 2 options:
1. FOR ACRYLUME - Unfinished base sheet material shall be 24 Gauge (.024")
Galvalume Plus Clear Acrylic Coated Aluminum-Zinc Alloy Coated Steel meeting
ASTM A792.
2. FOR KYNAR® COLOR COATED - Prefinished base sheet material shall be 24
Gauge (.024") Galvalume Aluminum-Zinc Alloy Coated Steel Grade C meeting
ASTM A792.
B. Finish shall be 70% Kynar® 500 or Hylar® 5000 Fluorocarbon coating, applied on a
continuous coil coating line, with top side dry film thickness of I.I +/-.01 mil dry film
thickness and on the reverse side a wash coat and primer of .04 +/- .01 mil total dry film
thickness.
C. Finish color shall be selected by the architect from the manufacturer's current standard 26
standard colors and 4 metallic finishes on their color selection guide. Unless otherwise
noted all products shall be of the same finish and color.
D. Strippable film shall be applied to the topside of the painted coil to protect the finish
during fabrication, shipping and field handling. This strippable film must be removed
during installation.
2.03 PREFORMED METAL ROOFING SYSTEM
A. Preformed Metal Panels: [Enter Data From Cut Sheet Into This Section]
1. System Name:
2. Model Number:
3. Seam Height:
4. Seam On-center:
B. Standing seams shall incorporate a continuous engineered interlocking connection with
concealed anchor clips that prevents the entrance of water passage (select for
engineered snap-together panels). Or, standing seams shall incorporate a continuous
mechanically seamed connection with concealed anchor clips that prevents the entrance
of water passage (select for mechanically seamed panels).
C. Standing seams shall contain factory injected non-curing sealant that runs continuously
throughout the panel length as job conditions dictate.
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D. Panel clips shall be as recommended by the manufacturer to meet the performance
criteria of this specification.
E. All exposed adjacent flashing shall be of the same material and finish as the roof panels.
F. Fasteners:
1. Exposed screw fasteners shall be 300 series alloy stainless steel with integrally
bonded neoprene washers or Zinc Aluminum Cast head covers with integral
neoprene gaskets.
2. Exposed pop rivets shall be stainless steel, rivet and mandrel, self plugging type
#44 - 1/8" diameter 1/4" grip range minimum. Exposed pop rivets shall be painted
to match the metal roof system.
3. Concealed fasteners for anchor clips shall be # 10-13- 1‖ or # 10-16 – 1‖ long
pancake head #2 Phillips drive screw as required to meet the performance criteria
in this specification.
4. Concealed fasteners for flashing attachment shall be # 10-13- 1‖ or # 10-16- 1‖
long truss head #2 Phillips drive screw as required to meet the performance
criteria in this specification.
5. There shall be no exposed fasteners except to fasten flashing at fixing points, or
for panel attachment as dictated by warranty requirements for longitudinal thermal
expansion and contraction, or as indicated on the shop drawings.
G. Closures:
1. Hip and ridge closures shall be factory fabricated from similar material to the roof
panels. Hip and ridge closures shall be field cut to fit properly between the panel
seams.
H. Sealant:
1. Factory-applied seam sealant shall be non-curing butyl designed for metal to
metal connection in concealed joints, if specified.
2. Field applied sealant and/or butyl tape shall be as recommended by the
manufacturer of the metal roof system.
I. Underlayment:
1. Install approved polypropylene sheet material in 10 square rolls equal to the
product listed, applied in shingle-like application in continuous coverage from
eave to ridge per roof area with approved mechanical attachment procedures.
See ―Part 3—Execution.‖
a. DMI DynaClad® Premium Roofing Underlayment
2. Consult DMI for self-adhering ice and water underlayment approval for use in
critical areas such as valleys, aprons, rakes, rake walls, and penetrations,
particularly as they apply to watertight warranty requirements. See ―Part 3--
Execution.‖
2.04 FABRICATION
A. Panels shall be fabricated in permanent fabrication facilities in continuous lengths as
required and indicated in paragraph 1.6.B. No horizontal end lap joints will be accepted,
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unless panels exceed 90' in length or jobsite conditions dictate.
B. Panel design shall incorporate concealed clips and fasteners. Exposed fasteners in
roofing panels will not be accepted.
C. Standing seam design shall prevent water infiltration by utilizing a capillary break to
prevent siphoning.
D. Fabricate roofing and related sheet metal work in accordance with approved shop
drawings and applicable standards set forth in the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning
Contractors National Association - Architectural Sheet Metal Manual (2003 edition).
E. All roofing and sheet metal flashing shall be fabricated in minimum 10'-0" lengths except
as noted otherwise. All flashing shall have a minimum 3/4‖ hemmed edges in exposed
locations. Provide field fabricated miters for components that change direction on the
project.
F. All gutter to be in continuous lengths up to 50 feet per the listed product in this paragraph.
Expansion joints are to be utilized so as not to have lapped gutter joints.
1. DMI CG70 - 7‖ Continuous Gutter
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PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 INSPECTION:
A. Examine alignment and placement of building roof structure before proceeding with
installation of preformed metal roofing.
B. Examine metal roof deck before starting installation. Deck must be clear, clean and
smooth, free of depressions, waves, or projections, dry and must remain dry and free of
ice and snow, after roofing application commences. Deck flutes must be clean and dry.
C. Field check dimensions and check support alignment with taut string or wire. Support
misalignment may cause additional stresses in the panels and contribute to oil canning.
D. Do not proceed with installation until conditions are satisfactory. Notify the architect in
writing of unsatisfactory conditions.
E. Underlayment Installation:
1. Verify that DMI DynaClad® Underlayment has been installed over solid substrate.
2. Ensure DMI DynaClad® underlayment is installed horizontally, starting at the eave
working to the ridge with a 6" minimum overlap as described in paragraph 2.03.I.
3. Ensure that all fasteners are totally flush with the substrate.
3.02 INSTALLATION:
A. General Requirements:
1. Install roofing and flashing in accordance with approved shop drawings and
manufacturer's product data, within specified tolerances.
2. Isolate dissimilar metals, masonry and concrete from metal roof system with
bituminous coating.
3. Anchorage shall allow for thermal expansion and contraction without stress or
elongation of panels, clips or anchors.
4. Coordinate flashing and sheet metal work to provide watertight conditions at roof
terminations. Fabricate and install in accordance with standards set forth in the
SMACNA Manual using continuous cleats at all exposed edges.
B. Underlayment:
1. Install proper protection to finished substrate to prevent moisture infiltration to
roofing assembly prior to placement of panels. Cover complete roof area to
receive metal roof panels with a self adhered ice and water underlayment
membrane or a combination of DMI DynaClad® and self adhered ice and water
underlayment at the eaves, valleys, rake walls, rake edges, and around all
penetrations as described in paragraph 2.03.1.
C. Preformed Metal Panels:
1. Fasten anchor clips with fasteners as recommended by the manufacturer as
required to meet the performance criteria specified.
2. Install starter and edge trim before installing roof panels.
3. Remove strippable plastic film prior to installation of roof panels.
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4. Erect metal roofing with lines, planes, rises and angles sharp and true, and plane
surfaces free from objectionable warp, dents, buckle or other physical defects.
5. Do not allow traffic on completed roof.
6. Protect installed roof panels and trim from damage caused by adjacent
construction until completion of installation.
7. Remove and replace any panels or flashing components that are damaged
beyond successful repair.
D. Flashing:
1. Comply with SMACNA "Architectural Sheet Metal Manual" recommendations for
installation work where the manufacturer's approved shop drawings do not define
a specific detail.
2. Conceal fasteners and expansion provisions wherever possible.
3. Hem all exposed edges of sheet metal flashing that are exposed with at least 3/4‖
fold under.
4. Insert metal flashing into reglets, anchor with wedges and seal all joints.
5. Set sheet metal items level, true to line and plumb.
6. Secure all metal flashing to wood nailers with screws as indicated on the
approved shop drawings.
7. Use cleats to keep flashing end laps closed when face width exceeds eight (8)
inches.
3.03 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Tolerances:
1. Applicable erection tolerances: Maximum variation from true planes or lies shall
be 1/4" in 20'-0" or 3/8" in 40'-0".
2. Metal roof systems can not correct any previously installed support or wood nailer
problems that do not meet the above tolerances.
B. Manufacturer's Field Service:
1. Manufacturer's representative shall inspect all Watertight Warranted projects
during the installation of the metal roof system.
2. Inspections shall be scheduled as required by the manufacturer of the roofing
system.
3. Two mandatory visits are required:
a. Inspection of proper panel and flashing installation.
b. Final inspection upon completion of the metal roof installation.
4. Upon final inspection a report will be issued to the installer of any discrepancies
and requirements for additional work. If additional work required the manufacturer
will provide another final inspection to verify acceptance of completed work.
3.04 CLEANING
A. Clean exposed surfaces of work promptly after completion of installation. To prevent rust
from staining the painted finish, immediately remove filings produced by drilling or cutting.
B. Clean roof in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.
C. Touch up minor abrasions and scratches in finish with manufacturer’s supplied Kynar®
touch up paint.
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D. Remove all scrap and construction debris from the site.
END OF SECTION
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