Metal Composite Wall Panels

SECTION 07410

METAL COMPOSITE WALL PANELS

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** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** ACPEXPRESS™; Aluminum Composite Wall Panel products.
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This section is based on the products of ACPEXPRESS™, which is located at:
1036 Anderson Ave.
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
Toll Free Tel: 844-227-3977
Tel: 201-873-3600
Fax: 201-863-7401
Email:request info ()
Web:acpexpress.com
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ACPEXPRESS is a U.S. based company with fabrication capabilities in nine major geographic areas around the country, with headquarters in the New York Metropolitan area.
ACPEXPRESS™ creative team is experienced in the ACM industry with specialization in attachment systems, manufacturing, and fabrication, The company boasts patented Aluminum attachment systems and Fabrication for exterior wall cladding products that were used in landmark projects such as The Freedom Tower II at the World Trade Center, the world's tallest Holiday Inn (58) Hotel in lower Manhattan and the Brookhaven National Laboratory complex on Long Island in New York.
ACPEXPRESS™ innovates with a strong focus on customer experience solutions. Research and development is dedicated to providing architects and Building owners with efficient systems to achieve the project's vision while maximizing economy for long-term protection of the buildings.
The ACPEXPRESS™ Design and Manufacturing Team is proud to introduce first time in the world; the new MODULAR EXTERIOR-INTERIOR Attachment systems.

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

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

A. Exterior Metal Composite Wall Panels.

B. Interior Metal Composite Wall Panels.

C. Secondary Supports and Anchors to suitable solid backing.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

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

A. Section 05100 - Structural Steel.

B. Section 05400 - Cold Formed Metal Framing: Secondary support framing supporting metal wall panels.

C. Section 06100 - Rough Carpentry; backup walls.

D. Section 07260 - Vapor Barriers.

E. Section 07210 - Insulation.

F. Section 07270 - Air Barriers.

G. Section 07600 - Metal Flashing and Trim.

H. Section 07920 - Sealants.

I. Section 08415 - Entrances and Storefronts.

J. Section 08920 - Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls.

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. ASTM A 36/A 36M - Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel.

B. ASTM A 123/A 123 - Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products.

C. ASTM A 153/A 153M - Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware.

D. ASTM A 276 - Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes.

E. ASTM A 480/A 480M - Standard Specification for General Requirements for Flat-Rolled Stainless and Heat-Resisting Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip.

F. ASTM A 653/A 653M - Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process.

G. ASTM A 666 - Standard Specification for Annealed or Cold-Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar.

H. ASTM A 792/A 792M - Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, 55 % Aluminum-Zinc Alloy-Coated by the Hot-Dip Process.

I. ASTM D 1781 - Standard Test Method for Climbing Drum Peel for Adhesives

J. ASTM D 1929 - Standard Test Method for Determining Ignition Temperature of Plastics.

K. ASTM E 84 - Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.

L. ASTM E 283 - Standard Test Method for Rate of Air Leakage through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors.

M. ASTM E 330 - Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors under the Influence of Wind Loads.

N. ASTM E 331 - Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300.

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

1. Data sheets showing systems physical and performance characteristics.

2. Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.

3. Installation instructions and requirements.

C. Shop Drawings: Show layout and elevations, dimensions and thickness of panels, connections, details and location of joints, sealants and gaskets, method of anchorage, number of anchors, supports, reinforcement, trim, flashings, and accessories.

1. Indicate panel numbering system.

2. Differentiate between shop and field fabrication.

3. Indicate substrates and adjacent work with which the wall system must be coordinated.

4. Include large-scale details of anchorages and connecting elements.

5. Include large-scale details or schematic, exploded or isometric diagrams to fully explain flashing at a scale of not less than 1-1/2 inches per 12 inches.

D. Design Data:

1. Submit manufacturer's structural calculations showing sizes of framing members and loads applied to supporting structure based on design loads.

2. Structural calculations shall be prepared by a professional engineer qualified in design of cladding system and licensed in state where system is to be installed.

E. Test Report: Submit report of full-size mock-up tests for air infiltration, water penetration, and wind performance.

F. Manufacturer's Field Reports: Submit reports within 48 hours of field review. State what was observed and what changes, if any, were requested or required.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete selection samples if colors have already been selected.

G. Selection Samples: For each finish product specified, two complete sets of color chips representing manufacturer's full range of available colors and patterns.

H. Verification Samples: For each finish product specified, two samples, minimum size 6 inches (150 mm) square, representing actual product, color, and patterns.

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

J. Closeout Submittals: Provide manufacturer's maintenance instructions for care of finishes and warranty requirements. Submit executed warranty in Owner's name and registered with manufacturer.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Company specializing in manufacturing products specified in this section with not less than three years of documented experience.

B. Installer Qualifications: Company specializing in installing products specified in this section with not less than three years of documented experience.

C. Design Engineer's Qualifications: Design structural supports and anchorages under direct supervision of a Structural Engineer experienced in design of this type of Work and licensed in the project location.

D. Field Measurements: Verify actual dimensions by field measurement before fabrication; show recorded measurements on shop drawings.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver products in manufacturer's original, unopened, undamaged containers with identification labels intact.

1. Protect finishes by applying heavy duty removable plastic film during production.

2. Package for protection against transportation damage.

3. Provide markings to identify components consistently with Drawings.

4. Exercise care in unloading, storing and installing panels to prevent bending, warping, twisting and surface damage.

B. Store products protected from exposure to harmful weather conditions and at temperature conditions recommended by manufacturer.

1. Store in well ventilated space out of direct sunlight.

2. Protect from moisture and condensation with tarpaulins or other suitable weather tight covering installed to provide ventilation.

3. Store at a slope to ensure positive drainage of any accumulated water.

4. Do not store in any enclosed space where ambient temperature can exceed 120 degrees F.

5. Avoid contact with any other materials that might cause staining, denting, or other surface damage.

1.7 SEQUENCING

A. Ensure that locating templates and other information required for installation of products of this section are furnished to affected trades in time to prevent interruption of construction progress.

B. Ensure that products of this section are supplied to affected trades in time to prevent interruption of construction progress.

1.8 PROJECT CONDITIONS

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

1.9 WARRANTY

A. Wall System Warranty: Provide joint written warranty by manufacturer and installer, agreeing to correct defects in manufacturing or installation within a two year period after Date of Substantial Completion.

B. Paint Warranty: Provide 30-year Kynar paint finish warranty.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Acceptable Manufacturer, Wall Panel System; ACPEXPRESS, 1036 Anderson Ave., Fort Lee, NJ 07024. ASD. Toll Free: 844-227-3977. Phone: 201-873-3600. Fax: 201-863-7401. Email:.

B. Acceptable Manufacturer, Metal Composite Material:

1. ALPOLIC - Mitsubishi Plastics Composites America, Inc.; 401 Volco Parkway, Chesapeake, VA 23320;Tel:757)382-5721; Fax: (757)436-1896;; Website:

2. ALUCOBOND - 3A Composites USA; 23160 Network Place, Chicago, IL 60673; Toll Free: (866)275-1935; Fax: (270)527-4270; Email:; Website:

3. REYNOBOND - Alcoa Architectural Products; 23 Seneca Road, Crandford, NJ 07016; Tel: (908)276-5690; Fax: (908)276-5854; Email:; Website:

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

C. Substitutions: Not permitted.

D. Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01 25 00.

2.2 WALL PANEL SYSTEM

A. Wall Panel System:

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the System required from the following paragraphs as required and delete the one not required.

1. ACPEXPRESS H-100 Exterior: Installed as a straight run with notches to accommodate horizontal extrusion joints that permits water to run down the wall without any snag points preventing water ingress.

a. Performance Requirements: Panel system shall have the following minimum performance capabilities:

1) Thermal Movement: Provide for free and noiseless vertical and horizontal thermal movement due to expansion and contraction under material temperature range of minus 20 degrees F to 180 degrees F without buckling, opening of joints, undue stress on fasteners, or other detrimental effects; allow for ambient temperature at time of fabrication, assembly, and erection procedures.

2) Wind Performance: Provide system tested in accordance with ASTM E 330 without permanent deformation or failures of structural members.

a) To withstand a Uniform Structural Load of plus 100.25 psf / minus 90.23 held for 10 seconds.

b) Maximum deflection of perimeter framing member of L/175 normal to plane of the wall; maximum deflection of individual panels of L/60.

c) Maximum anchor deflection in any direction of 1/16 inch at connection points of framing members to anchors.

3) Air Infiltration: 0.02 cfm/sq ft of wall area, maximum, when tested at 6.2 psf in accordance with ASTM E 283.

4) Water Penetration: No water penetration under static pressure when tested in accordance with ASTM E 331 at a differential of 10 percent of inward acting design load, 15.04 psf minimum, after 15 minutes.

a) Water penetration is defined as the appearance of uncontrolled water on the interior face of the wall.

b) Design to drain leakage and condensation to the exterior face of the wall.

2. ACPEXPRESS H-100-3D: Installed as a straight run with notches to accommodate horizontal extrusion joints that permits water to run down the wall without any snag points preventing water ingress.