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ASHRAE 90.1 CI Requirements for Metal Panel Walls
ASHRAE 90.1 sets minimum continuous insulation R-values for metal-framed walls. Learn what CI requirements apply to your climate zone and ...
Coating Adhesion After Panel Fabrication: What Holds
Factory coating that passes AAMA 2605 may still lift at routed edges and folds after fabrication. Here is what coating ...
Warranty Scope When a Facade Is Re-Clad Over Existing
Does a metal panel warranty apply when panels are installed over an existing facade? Learn what substrate conditions must be ...
Warranty Remedy Language: Repair vs Replacement Terms
What should a metal panel warranty say about repair vs replacement after year 15? Learn which remedy clauses determine real ...
Solid Aluminum Plate in Rainscreen Wall Assemblies
Solid aluminum plate and ACM behave differently in rainscreen assemblies. Learn how panel weight, stiffness and attachment spacing affect your ...
NFPA 285 and Continuous Insulation: Assembly Limits
Changing insulation thickness or type in a metal panel wall can void NFPA 285 compliance. Learn how to align fire ...
NFPA 285 Assembly Scope: What the Test Does Not Cover
Changing insulation in a wall assembly may void your NFPA 285 compliance basis. Learn what the test covers, what it ...
Warranty Claims After a Facade Ownership Transfer
Learn the exact steps required to transfer a facade product warranty at building sale and protect its remaining term and ...
Coating Flexibility: Why Elongation Values Matter
Crazing at the bend line starts with the wrong coating spec. Learn what elongation percentage to look for on technical ...
