DRI-DESIGN® WALL PANEL SYSTEM GUIDELINE SPECIFICATION

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PART 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

1. All of the Contract Documents, including General and Supplementary Conditions, and Division 1 General Requirements, apply to the work in this section.

1.2 SUMMARY

1. The work of this Section includes:
   1. Furnish and install Dri-Design® Aluminum Wall Panels, related flashings, extrusions, weather barrier and accessory components in accordance with applicable drawings and specifications. Alternate products to be considered equal must be approved by the Architect via an addendum 10 days prior to bid date.
2. Related Sections: Other Specification Sections which directly relate to the work of the Section include, but are not limited to, the following:
   1. Section 04300 - Unit Masonry: Substrate surface.
   2. Section 05120 - Structural steel building frame.
   3. Section 05400 - Cold formed metal framing: Stud wall framing system.
   4. Section 06001 - Carpentry: Furring and framing.
   5. Section 07212 - Board insulation.
   6. Section 07620 - Sheet metal flashing and trim.
   7. Section 07900 - Joint sealers.
3. Quality Assurance
1. Manufacturer: Panels shall be manufactured by Exterior Technologies Group, Inc., Zeeland, Michigan. (616) 355-2970.
2. Installer: Company specializing in performing the work of this Section shall install the system in strict compliance with the written "Installation Guide."
3. Pre-Installation Conference: Schedule and convene a pre-installation conference just prior to commencement of field operations, and establish procedures to maintain optimum working conditions and to coordinate this work with related and adjacent work. Agenda of the conference shall include review of the substrate for being true and plumb.

1.3 DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

1. Design, fabricate, and erect a pressure equalized "rainscreen" aluminum wall panel system to meet the following requirements.
   1. Rain penetration: prevent rain penetration through wall system. Design system based on pressure equalization "Rain Screen Principal." Incorporate means of draining to the exterior.
   2. Wind Load: Design wall system to resist wind loads, positive and negative, expected in this geographical region without causing rattling, vibration, or excessive deflection of panels, overstressing of fasteners, clips and other detrimental effects of system.
   3. Structural and thermal movement: Accommodate movement of support structural framing and movement caused by thermal expansion and contraction of system component parts.
2. Testing: Provide wall assembly that has been tested and certified to conform to the following criteria:
   1. Air Leakage: Not more that 0.06 (cfm)/sf of wall area when tested at 6.24 psf in accordance with ASTM E283.
   2. Water Penetration: No water infiltration under static pressure when tested in accordance with ASTM E331 at a differential of 10% of inward acting design load, 15.00 psf minimum, after 15 minutes.
   1. Water penetration is defined as the appearance of uncontrolled water in the wall.
   2. Wall design shall feature provisions to drain to the exterior face of the wall any leakage of water at joints and any condensation that may occur within the construction.
3. Structural: Provide systems that have been tested in accordance with ASTM E330 at a design pressure of [specify pressure] pst (___ kPa) and have been certified to be without permanent deformation or failures of structural members.
4. Pressure Equalization: Provide only systems that have a certified pressure equalization test.

1.4 Shop Drawings

1. Submit shop drawings in accordance with Division I.
2. Indicate dimensions, profiles, and joint details. Indicate system extrusions, fastening, anchor, and installation details.
3. Samples: Submit the following samples.

1. Panel Finish: Submit color charts for initial color selection. Submit finished color samples illustrating sheen and color for final approval, if necessary.
2. Trim / Molding / Extrusion Color: Submit color charts for color selection.

1.5 Product Delivery, Handling, and Storage

1. Deliver materials and products in labeled packages. Store and handle in strict compliance with manufacturers instructions and recommendations. Protect from damage from weather, excessive temperatures and construction operations.
2. Store prefinished material off ground with weather protection Also prevent twisting, bending, or abrasion and provide ventilation.
3. Prevent contact with materials, which may cause discoloration or staining.

1.6 WARRANTY

1. Provide manufacturers 1-year warranty, from date of certificate of completion, against manufacturing defects.
2. Provide finish warranty of 5-year for 50% Kynar, and 10-year for 70% Kynar.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PANELS

1. Provide Dri-Design® Aluminum Wall Panel System of 3003-H14 aluminum. Thickness of aluminum shall be (.063 for panel dimensions from 30" - 36",) and (.080 for panel dimensions 36"-48"). Overall depth of panels to be 1 ¼". Panels are to be of dry joint design with an integral interlocking gutter. Corners are to be welded.
2. Sub-girts and/or Z-furring: Galvanized steel, minimum 20 gauge, of dimensions as indicated on drawings.
3. Pre-finished Moldings: Extrusion Formed Aluminum (specify gauge) with a Kynar painted finish, to profile required on drawings. (Manufacturer's standard line of extrusions).
4. Fasteners: Stainless steel fasteners suitable for attaching to specified substrate. Minimum ¾" length, with heads/integral washers a minimum of 7/16" diameter.
5. Sealants: In accordance with Section 07900.
6. Accessories: Panel manufacturers standard accessories as required by project conditions.

2.2 PANEL FINISH

1. The painted finish on the exposed aluminum surfaces shall be a kynar resin finish as manufactured by Valspar, PPG, or equivalent. Color to be (name and number) selected by the architect. The painted finish is to be applied over a 45 mg per sq. ft. chrome phosphate pre-treatment that is high-pressure spray applied to assure uniform coverage.
2. Paint shall be applied by Linetec, Wausau, WI. Applicator shall retain sample panels processed with the project and tested to verify full compliance with AAMA 2605 (or 2604). Applicator shall have in house color matching computers and spectrophotometers to achieve and verify color match within 2-Delta-E on all releases for the project.
3. The applicator shall be fully EPA compliant with a system that captures and incinerates a minimum of 95% of the VOC's produced in the finishing process.

PART 3 - INSTALLATION EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

1. Verify substrate framing under provisions of Division.
2. The installing contractor shall examine the alignment of the substrate and/or substructure before installing the Dri-Design® Wall Panels and shall not proceed with installation if the structure is not aligned to the tolerances established by the AISC Code of Standard Practice.
3. Verify compatibility of different surfaces.

3.2 INSTALLATION

1. Protect metal surfaces in contact with concrete, masonry mortar, plaster or other cementitious surfaces with an isolation coating.
2. Installation is to be in strict accordance with manufacturers written recommendations.
3. Install weather barrier.
4. If required by documents, install sub-girts and/or Z furring horizontally to substrate at centers corresponding to horizontal joint spacing of panels. Secure to building to suit loading requirements.
5. Ensure that all flashing and trim is installed before erecting panels, sealed with tape or sealant to stop direct weather penetration per manufacturers installation instructions.
6. Panels should be erected level and plumb in proper alignment and relation to substructure. Panels must be installed horizontally working from bottom to top, and each row from left to right in accordance with the tongue and groove interlocking system.
7. Obtain panel symmetry whenever possible relative to openings e.g. doors and windows using shop fabricated (choose one: custom welded corners or extruded aluminum metal corners).

3.3 CONTROL / EXPANSION JOINTS

1. Construct control and/or expansion joints as indicated.

3.4 CLEANING

1. Clean work under provisions of Division 1.
2. Wash down exposed exterior surface using solution of mild detergent in warm water, applied with a soft cloth or sponge.
3. Remove excess sealant with recommended solvent.