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Product Selection Guide for Metal Buildings and Wood Roof Assemblies                 

 

 

MOST POPULAR FACINGS - SPECIFICATION DATA

A* B   C D E F G      
Name/ Generic Identification Construction Highlights WVTR
Perm
MD
TENSILE
lbs / in
XD
TENSILE
lbs / in
MULLEN
BURST
psi
BEACH PUNCTURE NRC CHEMICAL
RESISTANCE
WMP-VR
PSK-LD
White polypropylene film, fiber-glass & polyester scrim, 11# natural kraft Lowest cost general purpose product. Excellent for chemically hostile environment. 0.09 40 30 60 125 .85 Excellent x x x x x
WMP-VR-R PLUS
PSP
White polypropylene film, fiberglass scrim, metallized polyester Lowest cost film/film product with a .02 perm (WVTR). 0.02 35 35 90     Good x x   x  
WMP-10
PSK-STD
White polypropylene film, metallization, fiberglass & polyester scrim, 14# white kraft Excellent general purpose product.  Specified by Army Corps of Engineers 0.02 40 35 65 125 .85 Good x x x x x
WMP-50
PSKP
White polypropylene film, fiberglass & polyester scrim, 30# natural kraft, metallized polyester Excellent strength and highly abuse resistant.  Provides enhanced installed appearance 0.02 65 60 120 125 .80 Good x x x x x

 

 

HIGH ABUSE  Use facings with exceptionally high impact and tear strength; for sporting facilities and high traffic areas where contact with the facing is likely.
Select:  GYMGUARD or ARENASHIELD
REFLECTIVITY/ LOW EMISSIVITY Use facings with an exposed foil surface to reduce the radiant energy entering the building, due to their low (.03) emissivity.  Commonly used in agricultural buildings, ice arenas, mini storage, etc.
Select:   R-3035 HD, WMP-F or Arenashield
ENTERTAINMENT/ RETAIL  Black facings draw less attention to the surface area, providing unique architectural opportunities and benefits.  Applications include open ceiling designs, theaters, malls, retail stores, restaurants, and arenas.

Select:   Black - Available in most facings.

 

SPECIALTY FACINGS - SPECIFICATION DATA
A* B   C D E F G      
Name/ Generic Identification Construction Highlights WVTR
Perm
MD
TENSILE
lbs / in
XD
TENSILE
lbs / in
MULLEN
BURST
psi
BEACH PUNCTURE NRC CHEMICAL
RESISTANCE
Gymguard
Film/ Fabric
White polypropylene film, metallization, fiberglass & polyester fabric. Exceptionally high impact strength. 0.02 195 150 250 650 .65 Good x x x x x
Arenashield
Film/ Fabric
Aluminum foil, fiberglass & polyester fabric Excellent strength and highly abuse resistant.  Provides enhanced installed appearance. 0.02 195 150 250 550 .65 Poor x x x x  
R-3035 HD
FSK-HD
Aluminum foil, fiberglass & polyester scrim, 30# natural kraft Lowest cost foil facing designed for metal buildings.  Provides .03 emissivity benefits 0.02 55 35 60 85 .80 Poor x x x x  
WCF-50
White FSKP
White coated aluminum foil, 30# natural kraft, fiberglass & polyester scrim, metallized polyester film. Heavy duty white coated foil.  For high UV applications. 0.02 60 55 100 90   Poor x x x    
WMP-30
PSK-HD
White polypropylene film, metallization, fiberglass & polyester scrim, 30# natural kraft. Heavier kraft provides improved strength and appearance. 0.02 55 40 70 105 .75 Good x x x x  
WMP-F
PSF
White polypropylene film, fiberglass scrim, aluminum foil Lowest cost film/foil product.  Highly water resistant,  Expose foil for .03 emissivity. 0.02 45 45 90 130 .90 Good x x x x  
VSF HD
VSF-HD
White vinyl film, fiberglass scrim, aluminum foil Rigid vinyl provides smooth panel appearance. 0.02 45 30 80 50 .75 Fair x x x    
Black Available in Most Facings. Matte black finish at lower cost than painting.   UV stable and UL approved.               x x      
Perforated Available in Most Facings.                          
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