Composite Framing Support Systems

SECTION 07405

COMPOSITE FRAMING SUPPORT SYSTEMS

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** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Advanced Architectural Products, continuous insulation systems.
This section is based on the products of Advanced Architectural Products, which is located at:
959 Industrial Dr.
Allegan, MI 49010
Tel: 269-355-1818
Fax: 866-858-5568
Email:
Web:
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SMARTci was designed to address the inadequacies of other continuous insulation solutions. Its individual parts were created as a simple, complete solution to help you create smarter buildings. Plus, it's the best assembly to help you earn points toward LEED certification. Unlike other attachment systems, SMARTci has zero thermal short fasteners. It doesn't create cold spots for condensation inside your walls. It has a universal attachment design for virtually any cladding, and it can be used over multiple surfaces not just stud walls. SMARTci was created with one goal in mind: to make buildings more efficient. Specially designed to block off heat gaps that other solutions leave, SMARTci's thermal efficiency makes it a long-term investment in your building.

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete, add items below not required for project.

A. Composite framing support (CFS) system with in-fill insulation.

1. SMARTci GreenGirt 1-in-1 System.

2. SMARTci GreenGirt Clips Composite Framing Support (CFS) System.

B. Continuous insulation (CI) composite framing support (CFS) system.

1. SMARTci Plus 3-in-1 System.

2. SMARTci 2-in-1 System.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required.

A. Section 03300 - Cast-in-Place Concrete: Concrete wall substrate.

B. Section 04200 - Unit Masonry: Concrete masonry unit (CMU) wall substrate.

C. Section 05400 - Cold-Formed Metal Framing: Metal stud substrate support framing.

D. Section 06100 - Rough Carpentry: Exterior sheathing and wood stud substrate support framing.

E. Section 07250 - Weather Barriers: Air, water, vapor barrier at exterior wall.

F. Section 07420 - Wall Panels: Wall cladding system.

G. Section 07920 - Joint Sealants: Perimeter sealant.

H. Section 09260 - Gypsum Board Assemblies: Exterior sheathing.

1.3 REFERENCES

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete references from the list below that are not actually required by the text of the edited section.

A. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE):

1. ASCE 7 - Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures; 2010 with Supplements and Errata.

2. ASCE - Structural Plastics Design Manual.

B. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE):

1. ASHRAE 90.1 - Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings.

2. ASHRAE 189.1 - Standard for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings.

C. ASTM International (ASTM):

1. ASTM A653/A653M - Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Gal annealed) by the Hot-Dip Process.

2. ASTM C209 - Standard Test Methods for Cellulosic Fiber Insulating Board.

3. ASTM C518 - Standard Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus.

4. ASTM C553 - Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation for Commercial and Industrial Applications.

5. ASTM C612 - Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Block and Board Thermal Insulation.

6. ASTM C754 - Standard Specification for Installation of Steel Framing Members to Receive Screw-Attached Gypsum Panel Products.

7. ASTM C1177/C1177M - Standard Specification for Glass Mat Gypsum Substrate for Use as Sheathing.

8. ASTM C1289 - Standard Specification for Faced Rigid Cellular Polyisocyanurate Thermal Insulation Board.

9. ASTM C1363 - Standard Test Method for Thermal Performance of Building Materials and Envelope Assemblies by Means of a Hot Box Apparatus.

10. ASTM C1396/C1396M - Standard Specification for Gypsum Board.

11. ASTM D256 - Standard Test Methods for Determining the Izod Pendulum Impact Resistance of Plastics.

12. ASTM D570 - Standard Test Method for Water Absorption of Plastics.

13. ASTM D635 - Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position.

14. ASTM D638 - Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics.

15. ASTM D696 - Standard Test Method for Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion of Plastics Between minus 30 degrees C and 30 degrees C with a Vitreous Silica Dilatometer.

16. ASTM D695 - Standard Test Method for Compressive Properties of Rigid Plastics.

17. ASTM D790 - Standard Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials.

18. ASTM D792 - Standard Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by Displacement.

19. ASTM D1621 - Standard Test Method for Compressive Properties of Rigid Cellular Plastics.

20. ASTM D2126 - Standard Test Method for Response of Rigid Cellular Plastics to Thermal and Humid Aging.

21. ASTM D2583 - Standard Test Method for Indentation Hardness of Rigid Plastics by Means of a Barcol Impressor.

22. ASTM D2842 - Standard Test Method for Water Absorption of Rigid Cellular Plastics.

23. ASTM D4385 - Standard Practice for Classifying Visual Defects in Thermosetting Reinforced Plastic Pultruded Products.

24. ASTM E72 - Standard Test Methods of Conducting Strength Tests of Panels for Building Construction.

25. ASTM E84 - Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.

26. ASTM E96/E96M - Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials.

27. ASTM E283 - Standard Test Method for Determining Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors Under Specified Pressure Differences Across the Specimen.

28. ASTM E2178 - Standard Test Method for Air Permeance of Building Materials.

D. IBC - International Building Code (International Code Council).

E. IECC - International Energy Conservation Code.

F. IgCC - International Green Construction Code.

G. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

1. NFPA 285 - Standard Fire Test Method for Evaluation of Fire Propagation Characteristics of Exterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Assemblies Containing Combustible Components.

H. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST):

1. PS 1 - Structural Plywood. Voluntary product standard.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300 - Administrative Requirements.

B. Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including:

1. Preparation instructions and recommendations.

2. Dimensions of individual components and profiles.

3. Accessories necessary for complete fully functioning and assembled system.

4. Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.

C. Shop Drawings:

1. Installation methods and construction details.

a. Insulation support system attachment methods and required fasteners.

b. Wall-mounted items including doors, windows, louvers, and lighting fixtures.

c. Wall penetrations including pipes, electrical fixtures, and any other utilities.

D. Test and Inspection Reports: Submit test and inspection reports on each type of wall cladding/veneer system based on evaluation of comprehensive tests performed by nationally recognized testing agency.

E. Manufacturer's Certificates: Certify products meet or exceed specified requirements.

F. Warranty: Submit manufacturer warranty completed in Owner's name and registered with manufacturer.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Provide complete system from a single manufacturer with at least 3 years documented experience manufacturing products specified in this section.

B. Installer Qualifications: Company specializing in performing work of this section and the following:

1. Install system in compliance with manufacturer's installation instructions.

2. Have not less than three years of documented experience.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Include a mock-up if the project size and/or quality warrant taking such a precaution. The following is one example of how a mock-up on a large project might be specified. When deciding on the extent of the mock-up, consider all the major different types of work on the project.

C. Mock-Up: Provide a mock-up for evaluation of surface preparation techniques and application workmanship.

1. Finish areas designated by Architect.

2. Do not proceed with remaining work until workmanship, and color.

3. Refinish mock-up area as required to produce acceptable work.

D. Pre-Installation Meetings: Conduct pre-installation meetings to verify project requirements, substrate conditions, construction documents, details and manufacturer's warranty requirements.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Delivery: Deliver materials in manufacturer's original, unopened, undamaged rolls/pallets with identification labels intact.

B. Storage and Protection: Protect stored product from damage. Store products flat in dry, well ventilated area out of direct sunlight, under cover, protected from weather, moisture and excessive dryness and construction activities.

C. Handle components in strict compliance with manufacturer's written instructions and recommendations, and in a manner to prevent bending, warping, twisting, and surface, edge or corner damage.

1.7 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) within limits recommended by manufacturer for optimum results. Do not install products under environmental conditions outside manufacturer's absolute limits.

1.8 WARRANTY

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Warranty information and duration is difficult to specify herein given the integrated system and that the exterior wall panel is the essential exposed component. Review warranty requirements with Owner in regards to integrated system and include in compliance with project requirements. Warranty related information may be referenced on or to the exterior wall cladding system section for a fully integrated and completely installed system.

A. Provide manufacturer's standard limited warranty. Ensure forms have been completed in Owner's name and registered with manufacturer.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete warranty options not required.

1. Manufacturer agrees to correct manufacturing defects within five year period after Date of Delivery.

2. Manufacturer agrees to correct manufacturing defects within five year period after Date of Substantial Completion.

3. Manufacturer agrees to correct manufacturing defects within ______year period after Date of Delivery.

4. Manufacturer agrees to correct manufacturing defects within ______year period after Date of Substantial Completion.

1.9 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate construction of wall cladding support system over substrate indicated for proper drainage, flashing, trim, back-up support, soffits, and other related Work.

1. Review and finalize construction schedule.

2. Verify availability of materials, installer's personnel, equipment, and facilities needed to maintain schedule.

3. Review means and methods related to installation, including manufacturer's written instructions.

4. Examine support conditions for compliance with requirements, including alignment and attachment to structural support system.

5. Review flashings, wall cladding details, wall penetrations, openings, and condition of other construction that affects this Work.

6. Review temporary protection requirements for during and after installation of this Work.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Acceptable Manufacturer: Advanced Architectural Products, which is located at: 959 Industrial Dr.; Allegan, MI 49010; Tel: 269-355-1818; Fax: 866-858-5568; Email:request info (); Web:

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs; coordinate with requirements of Division 1 section on product options and substitutions.

B. Substitutions: Not permitted.

C. Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600.

2.2 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. No Thermal Bridging: Ensure no portion of the installed insulation and CFS system, sub-framing, clips, cladding attachments, fasteners, and framing creates a continuous metal path from exterior surface of insulation to interior face of insulation.

1. Standards Compliance:

a. ASHRAE 90.1

b. ASHRAE 189.1

c. IECC

d. IgCC

2. Wall Assembly Thermal Resistance (R Value): ______.

3. Thermal Performance Test: Comply with ASTM C1363, corrected to 15 mph (24.1 kph) outside and still air inside, with installed condition including fastening and joints.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete efficiency option not required.

4. Efficiency: 93 to 98 percent.

a. Maximum temperature differential of 18 degrees F (-7.8 degrees C) from interior wall surface to interior wall cavity and node locations with a 70 degrees F (21.1 degrees C) exterior to interior wall temperature delta.

5. Efficiency: ______percent.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select one of the two following paragraphs in compliance with project requirements.

6. Provide test unit with at least one insulation panel horizontal and vertical joint length and height of test chamber area.

7. Provide finite element analysis of three dimensional simulation of described wall assembly sealed by professional engineer in compliance with performance requirements and exceeding it by at least 3 percent.

B. Temperature: Comply with structural loading requirements within temperature range of minus 55 degrees F (12.8 degrees C) to 180 degrees F (82.2 degrees C).

C. Fire-Test-Response Characteristics: Provide composite framing support system with fire-test results indicated as determined by test standard indicated and applied by UL or other testing and inspection agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.

1. Surface Burning Characteristics: In compliance with ASTM E84, for foam insulation, fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) and interior surfaces as follows:

a. Flame Spread Index (FSI): 25 or less.

b. Smoke Developed Index (SDI): 450 or less.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete Intermediate Scale Multistory Fire Test if not required by authorities having jurisdiction.

2. Intermediate Scale Multistory Fire Test: Comply with NFPA 285 and/or IBC acceptance criteria for wall height above grade and fire separation distances, when wall type and other noted conditions require such testing or compliance with requirements as indicated.

3. Comply with following Sections of IBC 2012 as indicated:

a. Water resistive barrier; 1403.5; Type I, II, III or IV construction, greater than 40 feet high.

b. Metal composite materials (MCM); 1407.10; Type I, II, III or IV construction.

c. Foam plastic insulation; 2603.5; Type I, II, III or IV construction of any height.

d. Fiber-reinforced polymer; 2612.

D. Factory Formed joints per ASTM E72: Use a minimum of 30 lbs per sq ft (146.5 kg per sq m) per ASTM E72.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** The remaining paragraphs refer to SMARTci 2-in-1 System and SMARTci Plus 3-in-1 System. Delete if not required.

E. Structural per ASTM E330/E330M: Tested and certified to be without permanent deformation or failure of structural members in accordance with design wind velocities for project geographic location and probability of occurrence based on data from wind velocity maps provided in ASCE 7 and as approved by authorities having jurisdiction.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Testing to 1-1/2 times design wind load with 10 second duration is representative of assembly's ability to withstand wind gust loads. For more complete information, refer to ASTM E330/E330M and ASCE 7 standards.

1. Measuring Performance of Assembly: Use test loads 1-1/2 times design wind loads indicated and with 10 second duration at maximum pressure.

2. CFS System: Designed to provide more than three times structural safety factor for lengthwise, longitudinal, and crosswise loading.

3. CFS System: Designed to provide more than four times structural safety factor for lengthwise, longitudinal, and crosswise loading.

F. Air Infiltration Test: Maximum of 0.06 cfm per sq ft (0.0003048 m per sec) of wall area in accordance with ASTM E283 or ASTM E2357 at an air pressure differential of 6.27 lbs per sq ft (30.6 kg per sq m) across assembly.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Water penetration testing of fully installed wall panel system is generally called out in applicable specification section, such as Section 07420 - Wall Panels. Information is provided here as a reference for when a wall panel system is used for exterior wall cladding system. Indicate testing in compliance with project requirements either here, or in applicable exterior wall cladding section and delete static and dynamic references provided here.
This static water penetration test involves applying water to outdoor face of wall panel system simultaneously with a static air pressure at outdoor face higher than pressure at indoor face.
Baseline static pressure for testing in accordance with ASTM E331 is set at 2.86 lbs per sq ft (14 kg per sq m).

G. Water Penetration Testing:

1. Refer to appropriate sections in Division 07 for requirements.

2. Static per ASTM E331: No uncontrolled water penetration at a static pressure of 2.86 lbs per sq ft (13.963743 kg per sq m).

3. Static per ASTM E331: No uncontrolled water penetration at a static pressure of (lbs per sq ft / kg per sq m) ______.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Of two water penetration test requirements provided, the following is most stringent and costly. It involves applying a turbulent flow of air to outdoor face of wall panel system and introducing water into air stream at a specified rate. It will simulate impact of unpredictable and shifting wind gusts and wind-blown water.

4. Dynamic: No uncontrolled water penetration at a dynamic pressure of 6.24 lbs per sq ft (30.5 kg per sq m) in accordance with AAMA 501.1 test method.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete article if not required.

2.3 COMPOSITE FRAMING SUPPORT (CFS) SYSTEM WITH IN-FILL INSULATION

A. Composite framing support (CFS) system with in-fill insulation.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete wall cladding options not required.

1. Exterior Wall Cladding Integration: Metal wall panels.

2. Exterior Wall Cladding Integration: Brick veneer.

3. Exterior Wall Cladding Integration: CMU veneer.

4. Exterior Wall Cladding Integration: Phenolic panels.

5. Exterior Wall Cladding Integration: Fiber cement panels.

6. Exterior Wall Cladding Integration: Terracotta.

7. Exterior Wall Cladding Integration: ______.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete substrate options not required.

8. Substrate: Exterior sheathing over metal stud framing.

9. Substrate: Exterior sheathing over wood stud framing.

10. Substrate: Concrete masonry units (CMU).

11. Substrate: Poured concrete.

Delete Basis of design paragraph if not required.

B. Basis of Design: SMARTci GreenGirt 1-in-1 System as supplied by Advanced Architectural Products.

1. CFS System: Polyester and vinyl ester bioresin matrix (FRP) with recycled materials, fire retardant additives and integral continuous metal inserts the length of profile. Reinforce system with glass strand rovings used internally for longitudinal (lengthwise) strength and continuous strand glass mats or stitched reinforcements used internally for transverse (crosswise) strength.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete depth options not required.

a. Depth of GreenGirt: 2 in (51 mm).

b. Depth of GreenGirt: 2-1/2 in (63.5 mm).

c. Depth of GreenGirt: 3 in (76 mm).

d. Depth of GreenGirt: 3-1/2 in (89 mm).

e. Depth of GreenGirt: 4 in (102 mm).

f. Depth of GreenGirt: 4-1/2 in (114 mm).

g. Depth of GreenGirt: 5 in (127 mm).