1.0 External Sheet
1.1 External Sheet Specification
External Sheet to be Coverworld 32W, 34W, 38W or 24W profile in Aluzinc coated steel substrate to 0.50mm nominal thickness, including alloy coating.
1.2 External Sheet Finish
External finish to be Plastisol in standard colour. Reverse coat grey backing coat. Alternative external finish PVDF.
1.3 External Sheet Fasteners
Fasteners to be approved self drilling screws with stainless steel bonded washers 16mm diameter to specification recommended by fixings supplier, with caps to colour match outer sheet. Fasteners to be fixed through profile trough at every pitch at eaves and end laps and at every second profile pitch at intermediate supports.
1.4 External Sheet End Laps
End laps to be a minimum length of 100mm.
1.5 Profile Fillers
Profile Fillers to be polyethylene, tightly fitted behind flashings.
2.0 Spacers
2.1 Spacer Specification
Spacer system to be Coverworld Covergrid System consisting of structural grade galvanised steel bars and bracket supports with thermal break seal pads. Bracket size 60mm – 200mm to accommodate required insulation thickness and ‘U’ value.
2.2 Spacer Fixings
Spacer system to be fixed to purlins with self-drilling screws, (normally two per bracket), minimum length 25mm.
3.0 Thermal Insulation
3.1 Insulation Specification
Thermal Insulation to be mineral fibre roll. All edges to be close butted to achieve continuity. Ensure insulation is not compressed between outer and liner sheets.
3.2 Insulation Thickness
To be as required to achieve the specified ‘U’ value.
4.0 Lining
4.1 Lining Specification
Lining to be Coverworld CL20 in hot-dip zinc coated steel, 0.40mm nominal thickness, including alloy coating.
4.2 Lining Finish
Liner coating to be Lining Enamel with bright white internal finish and grey backing coat.
4.3 Lining Fasteners
Liner profile to be fixed with self drill screws at every second trough to each support.
4.4 Lining End and Side Laps
End laps to be not less than 40mm long.
4.5 Lining Sheet Profile Fillers
Profile Fillers to be polyethylene foam, tightly fitted so as to prevent ingress of internal building air.
5.0 Flashings and Trims
5.1 Flashings Specification
External and internal flashings and trims to be manufactured from the same material as the Coverworld sheet used adjacently. Flat dimensions exceeding 200mm are to have a bend or stiffener in order to avoid ‘oil canning’.
5.2 Flashings Fasteners
Flashings and trims to be fixed at centres not exceeding 300mm using screws or sealed aluminium rivets at 150mm maximum centres.
5.3 Flashings Laps
Vertical and sloping flashings are to have the same end lap detail as the adjacent Coverworld sheeting.
Horizontal flashings should have butt end joints, with the joint covered by a 150mm butt strap sealed to the flashing at each end.
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