SECTION 07620 Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim Part 1 - General 1.1 General Requirments
SECTION 07620 Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim Part 1 - General 1.1 General Requirments
SECTION 07620 Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim Part 1 - General 1.1 General Requirments
SECTION 07620
PART 1 – GENERAL
A. Work of this section shall be governed by the Contract Documents. Provide materials,
labor, equipment and services necessary to furnish, deliver and install all work of this
section as shown on the Drawing, as specified herein, and/or as specified by job
conditions.
A. Provisions established within the General and Supplementary General Conditions of the
Contract, Division 1- General Requirements, the Specifications, Instruction to Bidders
and the Drawings are collectively applicable to this Section.
B. Roof flashings.
F. Reglet devices.
1.4 REFERENCES
1. ASTM A525, Steel Sheet, Zinc Coated, (Galvanized) by the Hot-Dip Process.
1. Roofing Manual.
F. Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractor’s National Association, Inc. (SMACNA)
1.5 SUBMITALS
A. Product Data: Indicating performance and physical characteristics of rolled products and
accessories proposed for use.
B. Shop Drawings: Indicate each type and configuration of flashing and trim work in
profile including jointing pattern and details, fastening methods and frequency, location
of expansion and control joint, thickness of materials and finishes.
C. Color Charts: Manufacturer’s standard pre-finish product charts showing actual physical
coating.
A. Installer Qualification: Company specializing in sheet metal flashing work with five
years minimum experience in similar sized installations.
B. Stack pre-formed material to prevent twisting, bending, and abrasions, and to provide
ventilation.
1.8 WARRANTY
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
B. Aluminum: ASTM B209, 5005 alloy, temper as required application (15 KSI
minimum), thickness as recommended in Specification for Aluminum Sheet Metal Work
in Building Construction for intended purposes, manufacturer at Contractor’s option.
2.2 FABRICATION
A. Form sections to shape, accurate in size, square, free from distortion and defects, to
profiles indicated in accordance with SMACNA Architectural Sheet Metal Manual.
B. Fabricate cleats and starter strips of same material as sheet, interlockable with sheet.
D. Herm exposed flashings on underside 1/2 inch; miter and seam corners.
E. Form materials which are typically concealed from view by the public with lap seams.
On exposed seams, use butt- seam/back-up plate type unless noted or detailed otherwise.
F. Solder and seal metal joints except those indicated or required to be expensive type
joints. After soldering, remove flux. Wipe and wash solder joints clean.
G. Fabricate corners from one place with minimum 18 inch long legs; solder for rigidity;
seal with sealant.
H. Fabricate vertical faces with bottom edge formed outward 1/4 inch and hemmed to form
drip.
I. Fabricate flashings to allow toe to extend minimum 2 inches over wall surfaces.
J. Fabricate as much as possible in shop with machinery to eliminate as much hand tooling
on the job as possible. Shop fabricates to allow for adjustments in the field for proper
anchoring and joining.
2.3 ACCESSORIES
A. Fasteners
1. Nails: Copper or brass for fastening copper, aluminum for aluminum sheets.
Use annular ring shank type, No. 12 gage or later to suit application, of sufficient
length to penetrate backing material at least 7/8 inch.
2. Screws and Bolts: Copper or brass for fastening copper, and aluminum for
aluminum sheets; of sufficient size and length to sustain imposed stresses.
2.4 FINISHES
PART 3 – EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Verify that surfaces and conditions are ready to receive work of this section. Notify
Architect of any existing conditions which will adversely affect execution. Beginning of
execution will constitute acceptance of existing conditions.
B. Verify roof openings, curbs, pipes, sleeves, ducts, and vents though roof are solidly set,
cant strips and reglets in place, and nailing strips located.
C. Verify membrane termination and base flashings are in place, sealed, and secure.
3.2 PREPARATION
B. Install starter and edges strips, and cleats before starting installation.
C. Install surface mounted reglets true to lines and levels. Seal top of reglets with sealant.
D. Install one layer of underlayment prior to installing copings and parapet caps.
3.3 INSTALLATION
A. Install using skilled workmen in accordance with manufacturer’s printed instruction and
recommendations.
C. Insert flashings into reglets to form tight fit. Secure in place with wedges at maximum
12 inches on center. Seal flashings into reglets will sealant.
D. Secure flashings in place using concealed fasteners. Use exposed fasters only in
locations approved by Architect.
E. Lap seam flashings and other work not normally exposed to view. Use butt joint with
back-up plate joint method all exposed flashings, coping caps, and guards. Seal all joints.
F. Apply plastic cement compound between metal flashings and felt flashings.
G. Fit flashings tight in place. Make corners square, surfaces true and straight in planes, and
lines accurate to profiles.
I. Provide electrolytic separation between dissimilar metals with protective back paint.
A. Install surfaces flat such that from normal viewing distances, no waviness or oil canning
is visible.
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