Architectural Specs for Metal Buildings
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INSULATION:
Fiberglass shall be as outlined in the
North American Insulation Manufacturing Association (NAIMA 202-96)
specification, or equal, with an R-value of_________ when not
compressed. The fiberglass shall be faced with
A
, as specified below, on
one side. The composite of fiberglass and facing shall have surface
burning characteristics not to exceed 25 flame spread and 50 smoke
developed when tested in accordance with Underwriters Laboratories 723
test method or ASTM E84 test method.
FACING:
Facing shall be composed
of
B
,
C
reinforcing
layer, and
D
. The resulting
facing shall have a water vapor transmission rate of
E
US perm (ASTM
E96, Procedure A), a beach puncture of
F
scale units and a
mullen burst of
G
psi. Tensile
strength shall be
H
in the machine
direction and
I
in the cross-machine
direction.
- A
- PRODUCT
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- B
- EXPOSED SURFACE
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- C
- REINFORCED LAYER
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- D
- BACKING LAYER
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- E
- PERM
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- F
- BEACH
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- G
- MULLEN
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- H
- MD TENSILE
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- I
- XD
- TENSILE
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MOST POPULAR FACINGS
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WMP-VR |
.0015" White Polypropylene
Film |
4 x 5 Tri-directional Scrim |
11# Kraft Paper |
.09 |
125 |
60 |
40# |
30# |
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WMP-VR-R PLUS |
.0015" White
Polypropylene Film |
4 x 4 Tri-directional Scrim |
.0005" Metallized Polyester
Film |
.02 |
- |
100 |
25# |
35# |
|
WMP-10 |
.0015" White Metallized
Polypropylene Film |
5 x 5 Tri-directional Scrim |
14# Kraft Paper |
.02 |
125 |
65 |
40# |
35# |
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WMP-50 |
.0015" White Polypropylene
Film |
4 x 5 Tri-directional Scrim |
.0005" Metallized Polyester
Film |
.02 |
125 |
100 |
55# |
50# |
SPECIALTY FACINGS
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GYMGUARD |
.0015" White
Metallized Polypropylene Film |
N/A |
Fiberglass/Polyester Blend
Fabric |
.02 |
650 |
250 |
195# |
150# |
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ARENASHIELD |
.0003" Aluminum
Foil |
N/A |
Fiberglass/Polyester Blend
Fabric |
.02 |
550 |
250 |
195# |
150# |
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R-3035 HD |
.0003" Aluminum
Foil |
5 x 5 Tri-directional Scrim |
30# Kraft Paper |
.02 |
85 |
60 |
55# |
35# |
|
WCF-50 |
.0003" White Coated Aluminum
Foil |
5 x 5 Tri-directional Scrim |
Fiberglass/Polyester Blend
Fabric |
.02 |
90 |
100 |
60# |
55# |
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WMP-30 |
.0015" White
Metallized Polypropylene Film |
5 x 5 Tri-directional Scrim |
30# Kraft Paper |
.02 |
105 |
70 |
55# |
40# |
|
WMP-F |
.0015" White
Polypropylene Film |
4 x 4 Bi-directional Scrim |
.0003" Aluminum Foil |
.02 |
130 |
90 |
45# |
45# |
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VSF HD |
Rigid White Vinyl |
4 x 4 Bi-directional Scrim |
.0005" Aluminum Foil |
.02 |
50 |
80 |
45# |
30# |
- Mullen - a measure of the force
required for a blunt object to rupture the facing (reported in lbs./sq.
inch).
- Beach - a measure of the energy
required for a sharp object to puncture the facing (reported in beach
units).
- Tensile - resistance to
breaking while being pulled (measured in lbs./inch of width).
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