Materials:(Transwest) SS 100

Division C - Accepted Materials

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SS 100
by Transwest Roofing Ltd.

The metal panel listed and described below is accepted for use in the RoofStar Guarantee Program.

Manufacturer Transwest Roofing Ltd. Contact Address See the current Membership list and contact information at www.rcabc.org Product Group - Standing Seam Metal Roof System Panel Machine New Tech Machinery Panel Name (Transwest) SS 100 Seam Type Mechanical Lock: 25 mm (1") The roofing assembly / material information published below and in the RCABC Roofing Practices Manual DOES NOT represent a complete set of the manufacturer's published data, nor does it represent a detailed specification. The preparation of a detailed specification is the responsibility of the design authority. For more information about this product or system, consult the manufacturer.

OVERVIEW

The New Tech Machinery Panel Machine is an on-site continuous metal roofing panel roll forming machine. This machine produces Seam Lock - SS 100 with a seam height of 22 mm (1"). Panel profiles vary from 300 mm (12") to 500 mm (20") wide.

On-site roll forming provides for the elimination of end laps with continuous panel forming capabilities in lengths up to nominal 46m (150').

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

1. General: Standing seam panels use a hidden fastening clip system for mechanical fastening to a solid substrate. The maximum spacing of the clips is 600 mm (24") on centre. The panels are locked together, with the clips as part of the seam, by use of a mechanical seamer.
2. Range of application: on wood or metal sloped roofs; in commercial, institutional, industrial and residential construction; for re-roofing or new construction.
3. Fasteners (Screws):
   1. Fasteners used to attach panel clips to plywood to be No. 10-12 by 25 mm (1") long pancake head, No. 2 Phillips drive, A-point, coated steel screw. Minimum two fasteners per clip to be used.
4. Clips:
   1. One piece assembly 43.75 mm (1-3/4") wide, 31 mm (1-1/4") high. Minimum thickness 0.022 in.(No. 22 MSG). Clips spaced 600 mm (24") on centre fastened to plywood deck. Englert "Series 1000 Interlocking Clip".
5. Deck Requirements: in keeping with the Standard for Architectural Sheet Metal (ASM) Systems.

PROFILE

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TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

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SITE CONDITIONS

1. Minimum roof slope is 1:4 (3" in 12"). Severe conditions (heavy snow or ice) minimum slope is 1:1.5 (8" in 12").

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

1. Wind Uplift Standards: Engineered designs to resist wind uplift may refer to the British Columbia Building Code, Div. B, Appendix C, Table C-2 which lists various types of loads, including wind loads, for specific reference locations throughout the province. See also Guides and Notes (Wind Resistance) for a simplified calculation procedure. Regardless of the resources indicated here, the Design Authority is responsible to perform accurate wind load calculations and specify securement requirements.
2. Materials:RoofStar (RGC) accepted metal panel systems shall be formed of steel conforming to the standards published in the Standard for Architectural Sheet Metal (ASM) Systems.

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