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ISSUED SEPTEMBER 1966
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SUGGESTED GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS FOR
Stainless Steel
Published by THE INTERNATIONAL NICKEL COMPANY,}INC%Vy
In cooperation with /..COMMITTEE . OF STAINLESS STEEL
. '.VvC^MERICAN'IRON and steel instituM^^^TO^I
Prepared by Ben H. Dyer, AIA-CSI Specifications Consultant
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NOTES FOR SPECIFICATION WRITER
INTENT
These Suggested Guide Specifications for Stainless Steel Roofing, Flashings and Accessories are offered to the con struction industry to promote better specifications for stain less steel products and to provide the Specification Writer with'a workable manuscript that will assist him in writing individual project specifications for the items described herein. .
The manuscript may be used as a separate section of a pro ject specification to specify stainless steel roofing, flashings and other stainless steel sheet metal work; or applicable parts of .the specification maybe inserted into other type of roofing specifications such as slate, tile, built-up, etc.
The "Notes to Specification Writer" contain background in formation which is pertinent to the items included. These notes are intended to serve as a check list for items that are not included in the text and also to explain some of the vari ables that must be determined for each project.
AIA FORMAT . CS1 FORMAT
These Suggested Guide Specifications follow the format of the copyrighted AIA Specification Work Sheets with the consent of the American Institute of Architects.
When the CSI Format For Building Specifications is used as the basis for numbering the project specification, the Metal Roofing, -Flashings and Accessories described herein would normally be located as one of the sections under Division 7 "Moisture Protection". This format requires each section number to be.'identified by a number and a letter; the number is that of the fixed.division under which the section is locat ed; .the letter-is any letter beginning with "A" and continuing alphabetical!jr/aS' necessary.
REFERENCE TO SHEET METAL MANUALS
References. are made herein to the following manuals;
The Architectural Sheet Metal Manual First Edition, pub lished in 1965 by the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association, Inc., 107 Center Street, Elgin,'Illinois.'" (Referenced as "The SMACNA Manual".)
The Stainless Steel Data Manual - Suggested Practices for Roofing, Flashing, Copings, Gravel Stops, Fascia and Drainage.' as published by The Committee of Stainless Steel Producers, AISI, 150 East 42nd Street, New York, N.Y. 10017 and dated August 1966.
'n some cases," references are made to specific plate and/or ietail numbers. - In other cases, blanks are provided for the iser to selectplates and details that are applicable to the job.
the requirements of paragraphs 1 through >. When only a few specific items from these guide specifications are used to form parts of another specification section such as BuiltUp Roofing, Slate Roofing, etc., care should be taken to ineluded the applicable requirements described herein in para graphs 1 through 9.
SUGGESTIONS FOR USE
These Guide Specifications are prepared to supplement de tails on the project drawings as necessary. Certain require.- ,, meats. which -are adequately covered by large -scale 'details'" ' oil the'project drawings may be deleted from the specifica- tions. - In some cases the user may conserve on drafting ` and specifications by referencing the plate and detail numbers provided in The SMACNA Manual or by direct references to the Stainless Steel Data Manual.
The notes, for specification writer preceding the text contain background information to assist the Specification Writer. Some of the notes are keyed to specific paragraphs in the text. It is intended that a copy of the specification text be marked-up and edited as necessary to suit specific require ments of the project. From this rough draft, the plates or stencils for the project specification may be typed. Addi tional copies are available upon request, or photocopies of the originals may be made as desired.
Hie words, figures or clauses in (parenthesis) indicate a
choice that must be made. Inapplicable words, figures and-
clauses should be omitted or revised to suit the project re- .'
quirements. ' The blank spaces must be filled in to complete
the Information necessary. The paragraph and page num-'-'.
bering system'indicated maybe changed to suit: individual...
requirements.v-
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NOTICE.OF RESPONSIBILITY
The system and text presented herein, for these Suggested .; Guide Specifications require that the user fill in,-the'blank ;spaces, make the changes, additions or deletions, necessary - r to adapt them to his specific project conditions and require-' meats. Thq userimust assume full responsibility for cor rectness of the finished specifications. No warranty ex- . pressed or implied, is made and no responsibility is assum- -V'; ' ed by the Author, the International Nickel Company, Inc. or the American Iron and Steel Institute with respect to the use ' of these Suggested Guide Specifications.
These Suggested Guide Specifications shall not be made a part of any specification or contract by reference.
NOTES FOR SPECIFIC ITEMS
'AKlWi^EMENT-'bF TEXT
"he text.dfitHese^uggesfed Guide Specifications is prepared nd arranged/ohVthe'-basis that the Stainless Steel Roofing,., 'lashingsjancf^bcesbo'ries will be a separate trade section f the' projdet/sppeification and the work will be performed s a sub-cdhtrapt'under- a General Contractor. Therefore !1 bids, ishopidrawings,' samples, etc. will be submitted trough the,-General' Contractor. For projects where a eneral Contractor is not engaged, the text should be modied accordingly;
tragraphs 1 through 9 are generally applicable to the enre section. Paragraphs 10 through 36 describe only speci; items; however they are dependent to some extent upon
`Stainless steel AISI Types 302 or 3M arejgehg.-tj;;; erall'y/recommended for normal flashln'gs/'and-'.C';
roofing work. . For.'.most roofing and flashing applications, "dead soft fully annealed" material is recommehded'Vand should be specified. Where stainless steel is used in loca- . wi
tions requiring maximum resistance to corrosion, specify ^
Type 316. AISI No. 2D, dull finish is preferred for most -
roofing and flashing installations, particularly where a non-
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reflective effect is desired. Whet : & br:.;-.-.: -.tsr.vd :;:u.-.n is desired, specify a No. 4 finish, Other finishes are sis-. available.
For additional information concerning metals, finishes and other data such as recommended gauges, alloy types, avail able finishes, finish designations, joining methods, methods to reduce distortion and waviness, refer to the following publications.
"Stainless Steel Data Manual, Suggested Practices for Roofing, Flashing, Copings, Gravel Stops, Fasclas and Drainage as published by The Committee of Stainless Steel Producers, American Iron and Steel Institute and dated August 1966.
"Stainless Steel Architectural Fact Sheet", dated 1964 as prepared by the International Nickel Co., Inc. in cooperation with The Committee of Stainless Steel Producers, AISI.
"Metal Finishes Manual", published 1964 by National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers, 228 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, 111.
In most eases, the minimum gauges and metal thickness listed herein for specific items are in accordance with suggestions of the AISI Committee of Stainless Steel Pro ducers and accepted industry practices. Heavier gauges may be required for special conditions.
NOTE 3
Solder should be used only as a means of filling or sealing joints; it should never be relied upon
to provide structural strength. Where strength is required,
joints should be fastened mechanically or welded.
When it is considered necessary co have welded NOTE 4- joints in exposed metal work dressed smooth., the location of joints so treated should be specified. Dressing and finishing increases costs and is generally not neces sary in sheet metaL work except at eye level locations.
NOTE 5
Where the Diamond Pattern is used for fiat seam roof, change size of sheet in the Guide Specifica
tion to IS by 15 or 18 by 18 inches, and revise cleating re
quirements accordingly.
Where flat seam roofs occur on surfaces having a slope of 3 inches per foot or more and with adeouace drainage, seams may be sealed with white lead paste or an approved sealing compound in place of the solder specified.
On very steep roofs such as spires and other roofs having slopes 6 inches per foot or more, sealing of joints may not be necessary, but a 3/4 inch edge fold should be specified.
NOTE 6
Paragraph 14 (E) should be included as part of flat seam roof specifications only when expan-
sion'-jolnts or expansion battens' are used to divide large roof
areas . When-expansion joints'; are required, they should be
locatfed and detailed.. ' '
The use of'expansion joints to break up large areas of low
pitbhSi flat/'seam'' metal roofs.-is recommended by some manufactu'rers ito .'prevent, buckling of roofing sheets and the loosening of'shams and cleats.' There are other manufac turers who do not recommend the use of expansion joints. Recommendations of the manufacturer should be obtained and all conditions considered for each project.
NOTE 7
Standing seam roofs are intended for application on slopes of 3 inches per foot or greater. Make
provision for installation of wood nailing strips to receive
cleats where deck material is not wood. The width of roof
ing sheets should be specified; note that metal thickness in
creases witn the sheet widen. Long pans up c, ot) feet may
be used and are usually formed at the site wicli portable roiled pan forming equipment. (See Stainless Steel Data Manual for details.)
A proprietary welded type standing seam roofing system uti lizing long pans formed at the site and portable welding machines may be used in place of the methods specified. If this system is used, consult manufacturers literature and revise the specification accordingly. See that sufficient electric service is available to operate the welding machines.
NOTE 8
Batten seam,roofing is Intended for application on slopes of 3 inches per foot and greater; ,_how-'.;
ever, some manufacturers recommend batten seam roofs on"
slopes as low as 1-1/2 inches per foot where mechanical,
type metal battens are used. Make provision for installing
wood nailing strips to receive cleats where deck material is
not wood. Care should be taken in spacing the battens to
avoid waste from cutting the metal sheets. If a stock metal
batten system is used, consult manufacturers details and
revise this specification accordingly.
NOTE 9
Metal base flashing is not generally recommend ed for built-up roof installations. It should be
used, with built-up roofs only where composition base flash
ings are not suitable. Adequate wood nailers must be pro
vided for securing base flashing to decks.
NOTE 10
When reflective finishes such as AISI No. 4 are used for gravel stops and fascias, care should
be taken to control visual waviness. This is especially
necessary at eye level locations and for wide fascias. Visual
waviness may be reduced by increasing the metal thickness
or by detailing ribbed, cross corrugated or curved profiles.
Matte, textured or patterned finishes may not require special-]
detailing. (Refer to the "Stainless Steel Data Manual" for/
suggestions concerning flatness.)
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NOTE li
The gauge or thickness of metal for gutters should be determined by the type and size'of
gutters. Refer to Plate 1 Chart 6 of SMACNA Manual for
recommended gauges based on girth of gutter. Also refer/
to Chart 7 on Plate 3 for recommended distance betweenex-,
pansion joints for built-in gutters.
NOTE 12
Where adjustable metal louvers, seif closing fire louvers or other special type louvers are
required, revise the specifications accordingly. Louvers
requiring duct connections should be provided with collar
extensions unless this requirement is included as part of the,
duct work.
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ADDITIONAL COPIES
/.Additional copies, of-any of the Specifications -fpr {Stainless'Steel
Stainless .Steel Revolying Doors
' Stainless,'S.teel Rolling Doors and Grilles "-I' Staiifless'sceel, Swinging Doors and Frames
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Stainless Steel Sliding Doors and Frames
Stainless Steel Windows
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Stainless Steel Curtain Walls,or Stainless
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Steel Components In Curtain Walls
Stainless Steel Roofing, Flashings and Accessories. - .
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The manufacturers and individuals listed below have review ed the earlier draft of this Suggested Guide Specification. The comments and recommendations received have been in corporated into the final Guide Specification where applic able.
' MANUFACTURERS
Architectural Steel Corporation 130 Sixth Street Cambridge, Mass.
Cheney Flashing Company 623 Prospect Street Trenton, New Jersey
Overly Manufacturing Co. Greensburg, Penna.
OTHERS
James E. Francis, AIA-GSI 230 Loudoun Avenue Manassas, Virginia
W. Edward Gorham, Consulting Engineer The International Nickel Co. . 3 The Kingsway Toronto, Ontario
Wayne F, Koppes, AIA Architectural Consultant 154 South Alward Avenue Basking Ridge, New Jersey
J. IvI. Schaller, Chief Architectural Specifications Division Veterans Administration Washington, D,C.
Seery & Company, Architectural Marketing Commonwealth Building Louisville, Kentucky
Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) 107 Center Street Elgin, Illinois
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