AlumaKlad™ Specs

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Scope:

Provide labor, equipment, materials and services shown on the drawings, as herein specified and/or required by job site conditions.

1. Pre-painted architectural roofing and/or sheet metal accessories shall be AlumaKlad, as supplied by Ryerson.
2. The material shall be 48 inches wide and up to 144 inches long. Material is available in thicknesses of .032, .040, .050 and .063.
3. All materials shall be 3105-H24 aluminum sheet or coil, commercial quality, primed and finished one side with BASF Fluoroceram® full-strength Kynar® 500- or Hylar® 5000- based fluoropolymer coating 1.0 +/- 0.1 mil total dry film thickness.
4. A washcoat of .3 mil dry film thickness shall be applied to the reverse side.
5. The pre-painted, finished side shall be coated with a factory-installed, strippable film for protection of the finished surface during fabrication, shipping and installation.
6. The material shall be protected from heat and direct sunlight to prevent possible deterioration of the strippable film and the finished coating.
7. Color shall be __________ selected from the AlumaKlad colors currently available.
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Performance Criteria:

1. The 70% Kynar® 500- or Hylar® 5000-based finish coating shall conform to the following tests and standards:
   

   Hardness
   F Minimum; ASTM D3363

   Adhesion
   Cross Hatch - 1/16 inch (no removal); ASTM D3359.

   Formability
   180-degree 2T Bend (no cracking or removal); ASTM D4145.

   Reverse Impact
   No Removal When Taped; ASTM D2794

2. The base metal shall conform to the following tests and standards:
   
   Minimum Yield
   17,000 PSI; ASTM B209.

AlumaKlad shall be cut, formed, nailed or riveted using conventional hand or power tools. Fabricate and install in accordance with drawings and specifications using recognized sheet metal practices.

Maintain sharp, clean, properly dressed and closely aligned cutting edges. To avoid damage, exercise care during fabrication and installation.

Use color-matched, touch-up paint and rivets where required.

Maintenance:

Maintenance usually is not required. AlumaKlad can be cleaned with mild soap and water. Follow with clear water rinse.

Warranty:

Material shall require a written, 30-year, non-prorated warranty covering fading, chalking and integrity. The warranty shall include labor and materials through the thirtieth year.

Material shall not show a color change greater than 5 NBS color units per ASTM D2244, and not show chalking in excess of 8 per ASTM D4214.

Please see copy of the entire AlumaKlad Warranty, detailing all provisions and stipulations. View AlumaKlad Warranty